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We filtered the 50 games similar to Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar down to the 23 that fit the “Ranged” category. Final Fantasy III, Grandia and Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar.

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Within the “Ranged” category, the closest game to Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar is Final Fantasy III — scoring 84/100 on our similarity scale. Grandia and Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance follow close behind.

#1Final Fantasy III84 #2Grandia79 #3Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance78 #4Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn78 #5Breath of Fire III78

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The best ranged games like Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar

23 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar. Each one has been evaluated across 10 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Final Fantasy IIIClosest overall match

84

Final Fantasy III

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicRangedOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric

IGDB100· 1

Year 1994Dev Square

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and strong narrative focus, while skipping visual first person

Where it drifts furthest from Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar: setting and visuals.

Released 9 years after Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Combat88World62Setting44

#2GrandiaClosest on setting

79

Grandia

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicRangedFantasyIsometric

Year 1997Dev Game Arts · Ubi Soft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · Android

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat magic

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and loot and gear systems, while skipping open world exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar: progression.

Released 12 years after Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Combat88Visuals67Progression0

#3Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance

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Fire Emblem: Path of Radiance

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicRangedFantasyIsometric

IGDB80· 1

Year 2005Dev Nintendo

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat magic

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, combat tactical and melee combat, while skipping open world exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar: visuals.

Released 20 years after Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Combat65Visuals43

#4Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn

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Fire Emblem: Radiant Dawn

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicRangedFantasyIsometric

IGDB75· 3

Year 2007Dev Nintendo SPD Production Group No. 2 · Nintendo

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, punishing difficulty and combat tactical, while skipping open world exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar: visuals.

Released 22 years after Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Combat65Visuals43

#5Breath of Fire III

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Breath of Fire III

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicRangedFantasyIsometric

IGDB60· 1

Year 1997Dev Capcom

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat magic

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, setting scifi and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping open world exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar: setting.

Released 12 years after Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar.

Genre100Game mode100Combat88Visuals67Setting47

#6Final Fantasy Tactics

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Final Fantasy Tactics

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicRangedFantasyIsometric

Year 1997Dev Square Product Development Division 4 · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical, while skipping open world exploration

Released 12 years after Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar.

Genre100Game mode100Combat65Setting58Visuals55

75

Fire Emblem

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicRangedFantasyIsometric

IGDB90· 1

Year 2003Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat magic

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, combat tactical and melee combat, while skipping open world exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar: setting.

Released 18 years after Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar.

Genre100Game mode100Combat65Visuals52Setting43

#8Legends of Eisenwald

73

Legends of Eisenwald

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicRangedFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 76%· 1.8KRAWG👍 47%· 50MC71IGDB68· 2

Year 2015Dev Aterdux EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat magic

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and punishing difficulty, while skipping open world exploration

Knight's EditionThe Knight's Edition contains Legends of Eisenwald OST in MP3 and FLAC formats and artbook. The last two screenshots above in the carousel are from the arbtook. About the GameLegends of Eisenwald is an adventure game with tactical battles, RPG and strategy elements.

Where it drifts furthest from Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar: progression and setting.

Released 30 years after Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar.

Genre100Game mode100Combat64Visuals39Setting32Progression0

#9Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn

73

Baldur's Gate II: Shadows of Amn

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicRangedFantasyIsometric

IGDB90· 1

Year 2000Dev BioWare Edmonton · MacPlayOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, melee combat and co op, while skipping open world exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar: game mode.

Released 15 years after Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar.

Genre100Setting100Combat88Visuals67Game mode47

#10Fire Emblem: Fuuin no Tsurugi

72

Fire Emblem: Fuuin no Tsurugi

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicRangedFantasyIsometric

Year 2002Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat magic

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, combat tactical and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping open world exploration

Released 17 years after Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar.

Genre100Setting100Combat71Game mode54Visuals52

#11Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Restoration of ErathiaClosest on combat

72

Heroes of Might and Magic III: The Restoration of Erathia

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicRangedFantasyIsometric

IGDB91· 1

Year 1999Dev New World Computing · Loki SoftwareOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, setting mythology and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping open world exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar: progression.

Released 14 years after Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar.

Genre100Combat100Visuals67Setting58Game mode54Progression0

#12Final Fantasy Tactics Advance

71

Final Fantasy Tactics Advance

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicRangedFantasyIsometric

IGDB90· 1

Year 2003Dev Square Product Development Division 4 · Nintendo

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat magic

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, combat tactical and melee combat, while skipping open world exploration

Released 18 years after Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar.

Genre100Setting100Visuals67Combat65Game mode54

#13Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones

71

Fire Emblem: The Sacred Stones

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicRangedFantasyIsometric

IGDB76· 3

Year 2004Dev Intelligent Systems · Nintendo

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, combat tactical and melee combat, while skipping open world exploration

Released 19 years after Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar.

Genre100Setting100Combat65Game mode54Visuals52

#14Heroes of Might and Magic: A Strategic Quest

71

Heroes of Might and Magic: A Strategic Quest

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicRangedFantasyIsometric

IGDB75· 1

Year 1995Dev New World Computing · The 3DO CompanyOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat magic

≠ Where it differs: brings combat tactical, setting mythology and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping open world exploration

Released 10 years after Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar.

Genre100Combat82Setting58Game mode54Visuals52

#15Secret of ManaClosest on world

65

Secret of Mana

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicRangedOpen WorldFantasyExplorationIsometric

Year 1993Dev SquareOn Android · iOS

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, open world exploration and combat magic

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping turn-based strategy

Where it drifts furthest from Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar: game mode.

Released 8 years after Ultima IV: Quest of the Avatar.

Genre100Combat100Setting100World100Progression100Visuals58

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