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13 Ranged games like Dying Light that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Dying Light down to the 13 that fit the “Ranged” category. Fallout 4, Fallout: New Vegas and Batman: Arkham Origins top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Dying Light.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG
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DarkNarrativeCo-opMultiplayer
Year 2015Dev Techland

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Within the “Ranged” category, the closest game to Dying Light is Fallout 4 — scoring 71/100 on our similarity scale. Fallout: New Vegas and Batman: Arkham Origins follow close behind.

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The best ranged games like Dying Light

13 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Dying Light. Each one has been evaluated across 23 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.

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Fallout 4

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Fallout 4
Closest overall match
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloStealthRangedMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldPost-ApocalypticExplorationCraftingFirst Person
Year 2015Dev Bethesda Game Studios · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~38hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Same family as Dying Light: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and stealth mechanics. The common ground extends to a first-person view and post-apocalyptic world. Where the two diverge is game mode and tone: a sandbox world and a sci-fi setting.

Genre100Combat100Progression82Visuals71World69Setting60
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Fallout: New Vegas

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Fallout: New Vegas
Closest on progression
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloStealthMeleeRangedNarrativeOpen WorldPost-ApocalypticExplorationCraftingFirst Person
Year 2010Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~12hOn PC · PS · Xbox

On paper it is what Dying Light is — strong narrative focus, open world exploration and stealth mechanics — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is game mode and tone: a sandbox world and a sci-fi setting.

Genre100Combat100Progression83Visuals71World69Setting55
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Batman: Arkham Origins

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Batman: Arkham Origins
Closest on world
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerPvPMeleeStealthRangedNarrativeOpen WorldExploration
Year 2013Dev Warner Bros. InteractivePlaytime ~12hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Held in common with Dying Light: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and PvP competition. Where the two diverge is visuals and tone: loot and gear systems, and a third-person camera.

Combat100World100Genre75Game mode64Progression48Tone42
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The Haunted: Hells Reach

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The Haunted: Hells Reach
Closest on setting
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
Co-opMultiplayerSoloOnlineMeleeRangedDarkHorror
Year 2011Dev KTX Software · ValuSoftPlaytime ~2hOn PC

It meets Dying Light on deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat. The common ground extends to horror setting and co-op play. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: 3D presentation.

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Cyberpunk 2077

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Cyberpunk 2077
Closest on tone
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloRangedMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Year 2020Dev CD Projekt Red · CD PROJEKT REDPlaytime ~29hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Dying Light and shares strong narrative focus, open world exploration and ranged combat. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and game mode: a cyberpunk setting and skill tree progression.

Released 5 years after Dying Light.

Genre100Tone100Visuals73World72Combat71Progression63
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MORDHAU

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MORDHAU
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
MultiplayerPvPCo-opOnlineMeleeRangedDarkFirst Person
Year 2019Dev TriternionPlaytime ~7hOn PC

Same family as Dying Light: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. The common ground extends to a first-person view. Where the two diverge is setting and progression: competitive edge and a medieval setting.

Released 4 years after Dying Light.

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ELDEN RING

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ELDEN RING
Closest on game mode
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMultiplayerCo-opPvPOnlineMeleeRangedDarkNarrativeOpen WorldExploration
Year 2022Dev FromSoftware · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~62hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The common ground with Dying Light is structural: deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings punishing difficulty and magic-based combat.

Released 7 years after Dying Light.

Game mode100World100Genre75Tone66Progression64Combat62
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Lord of the Rings: War in the North

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Lord of the Rings: War in the North
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeRangedOpen WorldExploration
Year 2011Dev Feral Interactive · Warner Bros. InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It meets Dying Light on deep RPG systems, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings fantasy world and a third-person camera.

World100Game mode85Genre75Combat70Progression69Setting0
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ULTRAKILL

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ULTRAKILL
Closest on visuals
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloRangedMeleePost-ApocalypticFirst Person
Year 2020Dev Arsi "Hakita" Patala · New Blood InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC · Linux

It comes from the same genre as Dying Light and shares ranged combat, post-apocalyptic world and single-player focus. Both also lean on a first-person view. The distance is in tone and game mode — its own ground is punishing difficulty and fantasy world.

Released 5 years after Dying Light.

Genre100Visuals100Combat75Setting39Game mode17Tone0
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Legend of Grimrock

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Legend of Grimrock
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeRangedNarrativeExplorationCraftingFirst Person
Year 2012Dev Almost Human GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

It comes from the same genre as Dying Light and shares strong narrative focus, melee combat and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. The distance is in setting and game mode — its own ground is magic-based combat and fantasy world.

Genre100Visuals100Progression59Combat52Tone48Game mode17
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The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall

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The Elder Scrolls II: Daggerfall
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeRangedDarkOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Year 1996Dev Bethesda SoftworksOn PC

Shelved next to Dying Light for good reason: dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and melee combat. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. The distance is in setting and game mode — its own ground is a sandbox world and magic-based combat.

It predates Dying Light by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Tone72Progression68Combat58World50
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The Elder Scrolls: Arena

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The Elder Scrolls: Arena
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeRangedOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Year 1994Dev Bethesda SoftworksOn PC

Genre puts it alongside Dying Light, and so does open world exploration, melee combat and single-player focus. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. They part company on setting and game mode: this one brings a sandbox world and magic-based combat.

It predates Dying Light by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Progression68Combat58World50Game mode16
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Legend of Grimrock 2

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Legend of Grimrock 2
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloRangedNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationCraftingFirst Person
Year 2014Dev Almost Human Ltd.On Linux · PC · Mac

On paper it is what Dying Light is — strong narrative focus, open world exploration and ranged combat — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. They part company on setting and game mode: this one brings punishing difficulty and magic-based combat.

Genre100World100Visuals100Progression66Tone36Combat35

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