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games like

V Rising

V Rising leans Optimization (Practiced Mastery). Below: catalogued games with the closest cheat-test profile, and exactly where each one differs.

Matched first against: Role-playing (RPG) - then ranked by cheat-test profile.

EXECUTION6 /10READS4 /10VARIANCE2 /10OPTIMIZATION8 /10

Like V Rising, but easier

Same cheat-test neighborhood, lower Execution demand - the hands aren't as punishing.

12 games like V Rising

A cross-genre tag below means that pick didn't share a genre - it filled a slot on cheat-test profile alone.

Guild Wars 2 cover art
Guild Wars 2Practiced Mastery · action MMORPG

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Biggest difference: variance (2 vs 3) - Loot RNG is present but secondary to skill expression

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World of WarcraftPure Optimization · MMORPG

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 5). Biggest difference: execution (6 vs 5) - Rotation APM and mechanics matter in raids

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Mount & Blade: WarbandPure Optimization · sandbox medieval RPG

Both lean on optimization about the same (8 vs 8). Biggest difference: reads (4 vs 2) - Multiplayer melee involves human feint-reading

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The Elder Scrolls OnlinePracticed Mastery · MMORPG

Both lean on variance about the same (2 vs 2). Biggest difference: execution (6 vs 5) - Action combat with weaving and rotations

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The Division 2Practiced Mastery · looter shooter

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Biggest difference: variance (2 vs 4) - Named item drops and talent rolls add meaningful RNG

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Star Wars: The Old RepublicPracticed Mastery · theme park MMORPG

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 5). Biggest difference: execution (6 vs 5) - Operation combat has moderate GCD management and positional demands

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Total War: Rome IIPure Optimization · historical strategy wargame

Both lean on optimization about the same (8 vs 8). Biggest difference: variance (2 vs 4) - Random political events and dynastic loyalty shifts add campaign variance

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Elite DangerousPracticed Mastery · space sim

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Biggest difference: reads (4 vs 2) - Light PvP reads, mostly PvE

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Black DesertPracticed Mastery · sandbox MMORPG

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Biggest difference: variance (2 vs 4) - gear enhancement is heavily randomized

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PyrePracticed Mastery · sports RPG

Both lean on variance about the same (2 vs 2). Biggest difference: optimization (8 vs 6) - Team composition and routes reward planning.

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Albion OnlineMind & Math · sandbox MMORPG

Both lean on optimization about the same (8 vs 8). Biggest difference: reads (4 vs 6) - Full-loot open-world PvP means every encounter reads real opponents

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Lost ArkPure Optimization · MMO ARPG

Both lean on execution about the same (6 vs 6). Biggest difference: reads (4 vs 2) - Raid bosses are scripted

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Game details

Released
2024
Developer
Stunlock Studios
Platforms
PC, PS5
Modes
Single player, Multiplayer, Co-operative
IGDB critics
89/100
IGDB users
72/100
Role-playing (RPG)AdventureActionSurvivalSandboxOpen world