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10 Ranged games like Ghostrunner that you should try

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We filtered the 42 games similar to Ghostrunner down to the 10 that fit the “Ranged” category. Dungeon Munchies, ULTRAKILL and Ninja Gaiden Sigma top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Ghostrunner.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike
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HardcoreDarkSolo
Year 2020Dev 3D Realms

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Within the “Ranged” category, the closest game to Ghostrunner is Dungeon Munchies — scoring 85/100 on our similarity scale. ULTRAKILL and Ninja Gaiden Sigma follow close behind.

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The best ranged games like Ghostrunner

10 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Ghostrunner. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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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Dungeon Munchies

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Dungeon Munchies
Closest overall match
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeRangedHardcorePost-Apocalyptic
Year 2019Dev maJAJaPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · iOS

Shelved next to Ghostrunner for good reason: punishing difficulty, melee combat and post-apocalyptic world. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: an anime aesthetic and pixel art.

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ULTRAKILL

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

What brings it close to Ghostrunner is deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and ranged combat, and the two track each other on combat, game mode and visuals. To that it adds a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. Its own ground is fantasy world and an early-access release.

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Ninja Gaiden Sigma

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Ninja Gaiden Sigma
Closest on tone
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeRangedDarkHardcore
Year 2007Dev Team NINJA · Eidos InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

It meets Ghostrunner on dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals: a third-person camera.

It predates Ghostrunner by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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Touhou Luna Nights

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Touhou Luna Nights
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreMagic
Year 2018Dev Team Ladybug · AGM PLAYISMPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

It comes from the same genre as Ghostrunner and shares punishing difficulty, ranged combat and single-player focus. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings an anime aesthetic and 2D presentation.

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Rabi-Ribi - Cicini's Halloween!

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Rabi-Ribi - Cicini's Halloween!
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreMagic
Year 2016Dev CreSpirit · Sekai ProjectPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

It comes from the same genre as Ghostrunner and shares punishing difficulty, ranged combat and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is cozy, relaxing feel and an anime aesthetic.

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Rabi-Ribi

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Rabi-Ribi
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreMagic
Year 2016Dev CreSpirit · Sekai ProjectPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

Same family as Ghostrunner: punishing difficulty, ranged combat and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is cozy, relaxing feel and an anime aesthetic.

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Bloody Hell

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Bloody Hell
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreDarkSci-Fi
Year 2023Dev Pun IntendedPlaytime ~1hOn PC

Held in common with Ghostrunner: deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and ranged combat. To that it adds a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings pixel art.

Released 3 years after Ghostrunner.

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Dark Souls II

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Dark Souls II
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeRangedHardcoreDark
Year 2014Dev FromSoftwareOn PlayStation 3 · PC

The genre is the same as Ghostrunner’s, and with it punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay.

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ELDEN RING

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ELDEN RING
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeRangedHardcoreDark
Year 2022Dev FromSoftware · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~62hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Ghostrunner and shares punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay.

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Dark Souls

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Dark Souls
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeRangedHardcoreDark
Year 2011Dev FromSoftware · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

Shelved next to Ghostrunner for good reason: punishing difficulty, melee combat and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay.

It predates Ghostrunner by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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