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We filtered the 50 games similar to Resident Evil Village down to the 23 that fit the “Ranged” category. Far Cry: Primal, Rise of the Tomb Raider and Crysis 3 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Resident Evil Village.

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DarkNarrativeSoloMultiplayer
Year 2021Dev Capcom

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Within the “Ranged” category, the closest game to Resident Evil Village is Far Cry: Primal — scoring 81/100 on our similarity scale. Rise of the Tomb Raider and Crysis 3 follow close behind.

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The best ranged games like Resident Evil Village

23 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Resident Evil Village. Each one has been evaluated across 18 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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Far Cry: Primal

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Far Cry: Primal
Closest overall match
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMeleeRangedStealthNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExplorationCraftingFirst Person
Year 2016Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

It shares the essentials of what Resident Evil Village does: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to crafting mechanics and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is setting: historical setting.

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Rise of the Tomb Raider

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Rise of the Tomb Raider
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeStealthRangedNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationCraftingFirst Person
Year 2015Dev Crystal Dynamics · Microsoft StudiosOn PS4 · Linux · PC

Shelved next to Resident Evil Village for good reason: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds crafting mechanics and a first-person view. They part company on tone and progression: this one brings loot and gear systems, and co-op play.

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Crysis 3

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Crysis 3
Closest on game mode
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeStealthRangedDarkNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Year 2013Dev Crytek Frankfurt · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

Of everything here, this is the nearest thing to Resident Evil Village — the two agree on genre, combat and game mode. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and progression — its own ground is a sci-fi setting.

It predates Resident Evil Village by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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Far Cry 3

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Far Cry 3
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeStealthRangedNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationCraftingFirst Person
Year 2012Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

It comes from the same genre as Resident Evil Village and shares strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. The distance is in tone and progression — its own ground is a sandbox world and co-op play.

It predates Resident Evil Village by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas

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Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeStealthRangedNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Year 2004Dev Rockstar North · CapcomPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Resident Evil Village and shares strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. They part company on progression and game mode: this one brings co-op play.

It predates Resident Evil Village by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

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Details →1/1 agree it's a good match
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Far Cry

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Far Cry
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerRangedMeleeStealthNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Year 2004Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What brings it close to Resident Evil Village is strong narrative focus, open world exploration and ranged combat, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. They part company on setting and tone: this one brings punishing difficulty and a sci-fi setting.

It predates Resident Evil Village by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Visuals100Progression40
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Mafia II (Classic)

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Mafia II (Classic)
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeStealthRangedNarrativeOpen WorldExploration
Year 2010Dev 2K Czech · 2K GamesPlaytime ~13hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Resident Evil Village and shares strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings a sandbox world and fantasy world.

It predates Resident Evil Village by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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Far Cry® 5

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Far Cry® 5
ActionOpen World Action
MultiplayerMeleeRangedStealthNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Year 2018Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~19hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Same family as Resident Evil Village: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on game mode and progression: this one brings co-op play and 3D presentation.

Genre100Combat100World100Visuals64Tone60Progression52
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Mini Ninjas

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Mini Ninjas
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMeleeStealthRangedOpen WorldExploration
Year 2009Dev Feral Interactive · Square EnixPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Genre puts it alongside Resident Evil Village, and so does open world exploration, melee combat and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery. The distance is in tone and visuals — its own ground is cozy, relaxing feel and a third-person camera.

It predates Resident Evil Village by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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Postal III

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Postal III
Closest on setting
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMeleeRangedDarkNarrativeOpen WorldHorrorExplorationFirst Person
Year 2011Dev Running With Scissors · AkellaPlaytime ~2hOn PC

Its point of contact with Resident Evil Village is dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds horror setting and single-player focus. They part company on progression: this one brings third-person shooting and a sandbox world.

It predates Resident Evil Village by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100Setting100Visuals81Game mode78Combat76
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Ghostwire: Tokyo

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Ghostwire: Tokyo
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMeleeRangedNarrativeDarkOpen WorldHorrorExplorationFirst Person
Year 2022Dev Tango Gameworks · Bethesda SoftworksOn Xbox · PC · PS5

If Resident Evil Village worked for you because of strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat, the same is here. Both also lean on a first-person view and horror setting. The distance is in progression and setting — its own ground is fantasy world.

Genre100Tone100World100Visuals100Game mode79Combat73
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RAGE

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RAGE
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerRangedMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldHorrorExplorationFirst Person
Year 2011Dev Aspyr Media · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The genre is the same as Resident Evil Village’s, and with it strong narrative focus, open world exploration and ranged combat. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and progression — its own ground is post-apocalyptic world and co-op play.

It predates Resident Evil Village by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100World100Combat78Visuals75Game mode66
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POSTAL 2

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POSTAL 2
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedDarkOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Year 2003Dev Running With ScissorsPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

It comes from the same genre as Resident Evil Village and shares dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on progression and world: this one brings a sandbox world.

It predates Resident Evil Village by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Combat75Tone75Visuals74World55
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Down To One

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Down To One
ActionOpen World Action
MultiplayerSoloMeleeRangedOpen WorldExplorationFirst Person
Year 2016Dev Gadget GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

The genre is the same as Resident Evil Village’s, and with it open world exploration, melee combat and multiplayer gameplay. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. The distance is in progression and game mode — its own ground is PvP competition.

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Grand Theft Auto: Vice City

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Grand Theft Auto: Vice City
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeRangedNarrativeDarkOpen WorldExploration
Year 2002Dev Rockstar North · Rockstar GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Resident Evil Village and shares strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and progression — its own ground is a sandbox world and a third-person camera.

It predates Resident Evil Village by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Combat73World61Progression52

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