10 Ranged games like Destiny 2 that you should try

What it holds in common with Destiny 2 is shape: deep RPG systems, open world exploration and ranged combat. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is setting and progression: MMO world and community, and crafting mechanics.

Its point of contact with Destiny 2 is deep RPG systems, competitive edge and tactical combat. Both also lean on multiplayer gameplay and a third-person camera. The distance is in setting and genre — its own ground is deep simulation and historical setting.

The genre is the same as Destiny 2’s, and with it strong narrative focus, open world exploration and ranged combat. The common ground extends to loot and gear systems, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is tone and setting: dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Shelved next to Destiny 2 for good reason: open world exploration, ranged combat and a sci-fi setting. Both also lean on loot and gear systems, and online features. The distance is in setting and world — its own ground is a sandbox world.

Genre puts it alongside Destiny 2, and so does open world exploration, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to a first-person view and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is tone and setting: dark, oppressive atmosphere and procedural generation.

Same family as Destiny 2: open world exploration, melee combat and fantasy world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on tone and visuals: this one brings punishing difficulty and procedural generation.

The genre is the same as Destiny 2’s, and with it strong narrative focus, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on world and visuals: this one brings punishing difficulty and procedural generation.

On paper it is what Destiny 2 is — loot and gear systems, ranged combat, and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. They part company on tone and setting: this one brings punishing difficulty and procedural generation.

It resembles Destiny 2 most in how it is built: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration. To that it adds a first-person view and melee combat. They part company on tone and setting: this one brings MMO world and community, and dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Its point of contact with Destiny 2 is deep RPG systems, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds a third-person camera and free-to-play access. They part company on setting and genre: this one brings MMO world and community, and a sandbox world.