- #1 Parkan 2
97% matchMostly Positive73% of 382 reviews2014
Dev: NikitaPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%
Parkan II is an original concept game that will allow you to feel as a pilot of a spacecraft lost somewhere in the universe. Become a pirate or mercenary, get money to buy the most powerful cruiser and show them all who is to be the new master of the galaxy. Unforgettable adventures in the Parkan II universe await you!
Why similar: Simulation 52.4%, Action 28.5%, Sci-fi 13.8%, FPS 5.2%
Why You'll Like It: A classic sci-fi simulation that mirrors the A.we.M. experience by allowing players to pilot ships and robots across an open, faction-driven galaxy.
- #2 Precursors
96% matchMixed68% of 111 reviews2017
Dev: Deep ShadowsPub: GFI
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 47%
Precursors, predecessors, the legend of galaxy… Who are carrying the forebear’s genes among existing races, we can suppose only… Worlds of galaxy are everlasting, beautiful, unique and dangerous. Some of them are inhabited, some ruined and deserted, other - just a smugglers trans-shipment stations.
Why similar: RPG 35.8%, Open World 21.9%, FPS 13.8%, Action 12.1%, Sci-fi 10.9%
Why You'll Like It: This title features the same developer DNA, combining first-person exploration, vehicular travel, and deep sci-fi RPG elements in a sprawling universe.
- #3 The Signal From Tölva
96% matchMixed68% of 1,104 reviews2017
Dev: Big Robot Ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The Signal From Tölva is an open-world first-person shooter set on a distant, haunted, future world. Unlock savage weapons and recruit robots to fight alongside you as rival factions struggle to discover the source of the mysterious signal. What you discover will decide the fate of a world.
Why similar: Open World 28.6%, Sci-fi 18.4%, Robots 18%, Action 15.6%, FPS 10.7%
Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric open-world game focuses on robotic exploration and faction-based conflict, capturing the lonely, mechanical aesthetic of the A.we.M. series.
- #4 MechWarrior 5: Clans
94% matchMostly Positive75% of 5,538 reviews2024
Dev: Piranha Games Inc.
Windows
Median: 17.6 hrsMean: 24.9 hrs≥1hr: 91%
In MECHWARRIOR 5: CLANS, players become new Smoke Jaguar pilots in the Clan Invasion of the Inner Sphere. Lead a five-mech "Star" squad across diverse planets, engaging in an expansive campaign with immersive gameplay and intricate combat. Customize BattleMechs and explore strategic options.
Why similar: Simulation 38.2%, Action 22.3%, Sci-fi 18.8%, FPS 12.8%, First-Person 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a high-fidelity experience centered on piloting massive war machines through tactical, mission-based combat in a sci-fi setting.
- #5 Space Rangers HD: A War Apart
95% matchVery Positive94% of 7,116 reviews2013
Dev: SNK GamesPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 27.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Space adventure, open world RPG, strategy, arcade, quest and more!
Why similar: RPG 43.2%, Simulation 18.8%, Open World 16%, Sci-fi 11.7%, Action 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: Offers an unparalleled open-world sci-fi RPG experience where faction dynamics and vehicular combat are central to the gameplay loop.
- #6 3089 -- Futuristic Action RPG
94% matchMostly Positive71% of 557 reviews2014
Dev: Phr00t's Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
3089 is a futuristic, procedurally generated, open-world action role-playing game. All terrain, enemies, weapons, items, quests & more are uniquely generated. Will you obey your creator, the Overlord, or find your own path?
Why similar: RPG 50.3%, Action 18.3%, Open World 15.6%, FPS 7.6%, Sci-fi 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: An indie gem that leans into the janky, open-world, sci-fi RPG loop with procedural generation and deep customization similar to A.we.M.2.
- #7 Void Destroyer 2
93% matchVery Positive80% of 664 reviews2020
Dev: Iteration 11
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Start with nothing... End with everything! All you have is a basic ship, barely fit for combat, with it you'll start your journey and empire. A open world space sandbox, inspired by and expanding the classics.
Why similar: Simulation 30.2%, Open World 29.5%, Sci-fi 19.7%, Action 18.3%, Singleplayer 2.3%
Why You'll Like It: Combines vehicular combat, open-world exploration, and fleet management, capturing the scale and tactical depth found in the A.we.M. universe.
- #8 ELEX II
92% matchMostly Positive73% of 6,772 reviews2022
Dev: Piranha BytesPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 17.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%
In this sequel to the vintage Open World RPG ELEX, Jax must once again unite the free people of the Science-Fantasy world of Magalan against a new threat - the Skyands, who want to change the face of the planet forever.
Why similar: RPG 42.3%, Open World 33.5%, Action 16.9%, Atmospheric 4.1%, Singleplayer 3.2%
Why You'll Like It: An open-world RPG that mixes sci-fi and post-apocalyptic elements, focusing on faction loyalty and exploration in a harsh environment.
- #9 Freespace 2
91% matchMostly Positive79% of 316 reviews2014
Dev: Volition IncPub: Interplay Corp
Windows
Median: 6 minMean: 7.2 hrs≥1hr: 24%
FreeSpace 2, the follow up to the classic Descent: FreeSpace – The Great War is ready to engage you in the second round. Follow the Grand Terran Vasudan Alliance further into the mysteries of the Shivans. Get your flight stick and hit the flight deck. The last time was just a warm up.
Why similar: Simulation 41.5%, Sci-fi 33.8%, Action 23.6%, Singleplayer 1.1%
Why You'll Like It: A classic space combat simulation that defined the genre with its intense faction-based battles and immersive sci-fi storytelling.
- #10 X4: Foundations
90% matchMostly Positive80% of 27,985 reviews2018
Dev: Egosoft
Windows · Linux
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 94.2 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Your journey to building a vast space empire begins behind the controls of a single ship. Explore the stars, trade goods, fight battles, build stations, buy and equip ships, and command fleets in a living, fully simulated universe that reacts to your decisions.
Why similar: Simulation 35.6%, Open World 22.9%, Sci-fi 17.5%, Action 12.5%, First-Person 4.9%
Why You'll Like It: A deep space simulation that excels at faction-based warfare and economic control, appealing to players who enjoy the strategic side of A.we.M.2.
- #11 Beyond Mankind: The Awakening
91% matchMixed45% of 111 reviews2021
Dev: Brytenwalda
Windows · Linux
Beyond Mankind: The Awakening is an indie old school type RPG taking place in a post-apocalyptic world. The game sports a mature and deep narrative, rich exploration, tense combat, and immersive RPG mechanics.
Why similar: RPG 40.4%, Sci-fi 20.5%, Action 14.9%, FPS 10.4%, First-Person 6.3%
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi RPG that emphasizes exploration and survival in a desolate world, sharing the thematic weight of the A.we.M. series.
- #12 EVERSPACE™ 2
89% matchVery Positive86% of 12,587 reviews2023
Dev: ROCKFISH Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.7 hrsMean: 29.1 hrs≥1hr: 87%
EVERSPACE 2 is a fast-paced single-player spaceship shooter with exploration in space and on planets, tons of loot, RPG elements, mining, and crafting. Experience an exciting sci-fi story set in a vivid, handcrafted open world full of secrets, puzzles, and perils.
Why similar: RPG 25.6%, Open World 23.7%, Simulation 21%, Sci-fi 14.2%, Action 13.5%
Why You'll Like It: Provides a polished open-world space exploration and combat experience with deep loot and ship customization mechanics.
- #13 Brigador: Up-Armored Edition
89% matchVery Positive93% of 5,666 reviews2016
Dev: Stellar Jockeys
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Pilot a mech to hunt down and destroy the oppressive government of a cyberpunk autocracy. In this fast-paced, top-down shooter, use overwhelming firepower to destroy columns of tanks and level buildings. Unlock up to 56 unique vehicles and 40 weapons.
Why similar: Sci-fi 36.5%, Action 32.1%, Robots 24.2%, Atmospheric 7.2%
Why You'll Like It: Features intense vehicular combat and a gritty, atmospheric sci-fi aesthetic that resonates with the mechanical focus of A.we.M.2.
- #14 Carrier Command 2
87% matchVery Positive82% of 3,658 reviews2021
Dev: GeometaPub: MicroProse Software
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.1 hrsMean: 15.6 hrs≥1hr: 91%
Carrier Command 2 is the real-time strategy game that puts you in command of a futuristic carrier capable of deploying a vast array of aircraft and amphibious units. Compete against AI or human players and hop into every single vehicle to take matters into your own hands!
Why similar: Simulation 77.6%, First-Person 12.5%, Atmospheric 10%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the tactical and vehicular simulation aspects of warfare, requiring players to manage complex systems in a hostile environment.
- #15 Starpoint Gemini Warlords
88% matchMostly Positive73% of 3,569 reviews2017
Dev: Little Green Men Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Strategy from the front lines! Starpoint Gemini Warlords combines 3rd person capital spaceship combat with 4X strategy and RPG gameplay elements. Build mighty war fleets and send them into battle or lead them into combat yourself. Become the Warlord and conquer the Gemini system!
Why similar: RPG 32.7%, Simulation 24.9%, Open World 23.5%, Sci-fi 17%, Singleplayer 2%
Why You'll Like It: Blends open-world exploration with faction management and ship combat, mirroring the strategic progression of the Clan Wars.
- #16 Outcast - A New Beginning
86% matchMostly Positive79% of 1,620 reviews2024
Dev: Appeal StudiosPub: THQ Nordic
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 11.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Explore the breathtaking alien world of Adelpha, support the local Talans in their struggles and fight your way through fast-paced battles against invading robot forces in this 3rd-person, open world, action adventure sequel to the 1999 cult classic.
Why similar: Open World 46.5%, Action 31.8%, Sci-fi 15.6%, Atmospheric 3.6%, Singleplayer 2.5%
Why You'll Like It: Features a vibrant open-world sci-fi setting with a focus on exploration and third-person action-adventure mechanics.
- #17 Kenshi
84% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 110,425 reviews2018
Dev: Lo-Fi Games
Windows
Median: 9.9 hrsMean: 70.4 hrs≥1hr: 83%
A free-roaming squad based RPG. Focusing on open-ended sandbox gameplay features rather than a linear story. Be a trader, a thief, a rebel, a warlord, an adventurer, a farmer, a slave, or just food for the cannibals. Train your men up from puny victims to master warriors.
Why similar: RPG 43.7%, Open World 41.2%, Simulation 13.3%, Singleplayer 1.8%
Why You'll Like It: While not sci-fi, its sandbox nature, faction-based warfare, and 'janky' but deep simulation mechanics make it a spiritual cousin to the A.we.M. experience.
- #18 Consortium: THE TOWER
85% matchMixed48% of 58 reviews2017
Dev: Interdimensional Games Inc
Windows
A hardcore sci-fi first-person role-playing experience. Explore, talk, fight and/or sneak through The Churchill Tower in 2042! Play an active role in the ongoing narrative. Every choice counts.
Why similar: RPG 44.2%, Simulation 23.4%, Action 13.9%, Sci-fi 11.6%, FPS 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: An immersive sim that prioritizes narrative choices and sci-fi world-building within a contained, high-stakes environment.
- #19 FRONT MISSION 2: Remake
82% matchMixed60% of 320 reviews2024
Dev: Storm Trident S.A.Pub: Forever Entertainment S. A.
Windows
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 75%
FRONT MISSION 2: Remake preserves the mature story, strategic turn-based combat, and Wanzer customization options of the original.
Why similar: RPG 40%, Robots 21.7%, Action 18.9%, Sci-fi 17.9%, Singleplayer 1.5%
Why You'll Like It: Focuses on tactical mech combat and political intrigue, appealing to the robot-centric interests of A.we.M.2 players.
- #20 Rebel Galaxy Outlaw
83% matchMixed64% of 1,122 reviews2020
Dev: Double Damage Games
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 9.1 hrs≥1hr: 42%
Out of cash, out of luck, out on the fringe. Juno Markev has a killer to tail, a debt to pay, and more trouble headed her way. Rebel Galaxy Outlaw takes place in a greasy, blue-collar world of outlaws, truckers, cops and thieves.
Why similar: RPG 24.3%, Open World 20%, Simulation 18.6%, Sci-fi 15.1%, Action 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: A focused vehicular combat game that captures the gritty, blue-collar sci-fi aesthetic of piloting ships in a dangerous frontier.
- #21 Within the Cosmos
81% matchMixed44% of 50 reviews2025
Dev: debdev
Windows
Within the Cosmos is a sci-fi RPG. After awakening in a secluded star system, you soon discover a fractured human society grappling with an emerging android threat. Explore planets, uncover mysteries, and navigate differing philosophies. Your choices will shape how the story unfolds.
Why similar: RPG 37.1%, Sci-fi 20.3%, Action 12.1%, Robots 10.8%, FPS 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi RPG that focuses on exploration and shooter mechanics, mirroring the core loop of the A.we.M. series.
- #22 Tank Universal
84% matchMixed59% of 446 reviews2008
Dev: Dialogue Design
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 28%
Tank Universal is an action FPS tank wargame inspired by Tron and Battlezone. Explore a rich virtual sci-fi 3D world, and take part in large-scale tank combat between your AI allies and the forces of an evil dictator.
Why similar: Simulation 31.5%, Sci-fi 20.1%, Action 19%, FPS 15.1%, First-Person 7.5%
Why You'll Like It: A unique first-person tank combat game that emphasizes exploration and atmospheric sci-fi environments.
- #23 Mount & Blade: Warband
80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 170,226 reviews2010
Dev: TaleWorlds Entertainment
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 18.6 hrsMean: 120.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
In a land torn asunder by incessant warfare, it is time to assemble your own band of hardened warriors and enter the fray. Lead your men into battle, expand your realm, and claim the ultimate prize: the throne of Calradia!
Why similar: RPG 43.7%, Open World 30.8%, Action 12.6%, Simulation 9.3%, First-Person 2.4%
Why You'll Like It: The gold standard for faction-based open-world sandbox games, sharing the core 'rise through the ranks' gameplay loop found in A.we.M.2.
- #24 Elite Dangerous
79% matchMostly Positive77% of 105,113 reviews2015
Dev: Frontier Developments
Windows
Median: 18.4 hrsMean: 146.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Take control of your own starship and blaze your trail in an ever-changing galaxy. Master the arts of combat, mining and trade or venture out into the unknown across a 1:1 scale universe.
Why similar: Open World 30.1%, Simulation 25%, Sci-fi 19.2%, RPG 13.1%, Action 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: Offers a massive, realistic open-world space simulation that rewards players who enjoy vehicular customization and faction-based progression.
- #25 The Outer Worlds
78% matchVery Positive83% of 28,022 reviews2020
Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: Private Division
Windows
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 24.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The Outer Worlds is an award-winning single-player RPG from Obsidian Entertainment and Private Division. As you explore a space colony, the character you decide to become will determine how this player-driven story unfolds. In the colony's corporate equation, you are the unplanned variable.
Why similar: RPG 34.2%, Open World 27%, Sci-fi 14%, FPS 9.5%, Action 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven sci-fi RPG that allows players to navigate complex faction politics in a unique, stylized universe.
- #26 Sublevel Zero Redux
81% matchVery Positive87% of 526 reviews2015
Dev: Sigtrap
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Sublevel Zero Redux is a roguelite six-degree-of-freedom shooter in a universe where reality is falling apart. Use your zero-g gunship to fight through a vast underground facility, looting advanced weapons to destroy hordes of deadly enemies.
Why similar: Sci-fi 53%, Action 30.7%, First-Person 10.8%, Singleplayer 5.5%
Why You'll Like It: A six-degree-of-freedom shooter that focuses on robotic combat and exploration in a confined, atmospheric sci-fi setting.
- #27 The Outer Worlds 2
75% matchMostly Positive75% of 7,790 reviews2025
Dev: Obsidian EntertainmentPub: Xbox Game Studios
Windows
Median: 19.0 hrsMean: 28.8 hrs≥1hr: 96%
The Outer Worlds 2 is the sequel to the award-winning first-person sci-fi RPG from Obsidian Entertainment.
Why similar: RPG 50.7%, Open World 21.9%, Sci-fi 11.3%, Action 8.8%, First-Person 4.9%
- #28 Cyber Manhunt 2: New World - The Hacking Simulator
73% matchVery Positive93% of 5,341 reviews2025
Dev: Aluba Van+Pub: Spiral Up Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 22.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Discover a digital realm shrouded in mystery. Sequel to an award-winning narrative driven hacking simulator puzzle game. Play as an AI assistant in a major corporation. Deploy intricate social engineering tactics and expose hidden truths in a world of ambition and high-tech deception.
Why similar: RPG 52%, Simulation 46.7%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #29 Just skill shooter 2
77% matchMostly Negative36% of 53 reviews2024
Dev: Gamesforgames
Windows
Just Skill Shooter 2 is a continuation of the legendary first-person shooter where you take on the role of a soldier fighting enemies in different maps.
Why similar: RPG 39.2%, Simulation 31.5%, Action 17.6%, FPS 7.6%, First-Person 4.1%
- #30 Ares Virus2
76% matchMixed64% of 424 reviews2022
Dev: 热区网络
Windows
The "Ares Virus" series of games is widely acclaimed for its unique combat and individual style of painting. Now that the sequel is back, it will give you an unprecedented experience.
Why similar: Open World 43%, RPG 42%, Action 14.1%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #31 Hard Truck Apocalypse: Rise Of Clans / Ex Machina: Meridian 113
78% matchMostly Positive73% of 821 reviews2014
Dev: Targem GamesPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 4.1 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Hard Truck Apocalypse: Rise of Clans - is an addon to a vehicular Action/RPG set in an alternate future. New heroes and mysteries await you in the vistas of a post-apocalyptic North America.
Why similar: Action 35.5%, Open World 32.8%, RPG 25.5%, Atmospheric 6.2%
- #32 A.I.M. Racing
79% matchMixed66% of 117 reviews2010
Dev: SkyRiver StudiosPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 25%
A.I.M. Racing welcomes you to the planet Polygon-4, where deadly vehicles of the distant future compete, swishing planet’s dusty atmosphere at a tremendous pace. Years ago humans along with the Arlings used Polygon-4 for a number of military experiments, but later left the test complex.
Why similar: Action 100%
Why You'll Like It: A direct spin-off that focuses on the vehicular combat and racing mechanics established in the original A.we.M. games.
- #33 S.T.A.L.K.E.R. 2: Heart of Chornobyl
71% matchMostly Positive80% of 130,480 reviews2024
Dev: GSC Game WorldPub: GSC Game World (worldwide)
Windows
Median: 28.7 hrsMean: 53.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Discover the vast Chornobyl Exclusion Zone full of dangerous enemies, deadly anomalies and powerful artifacts. Unveil your own epic story as you make your way to the Heart of Chornobyl. Make your choices wisely, as they will determine your fate in the end.
Why similar: Open World 33.6%, RPG 23.8%, FPS 11.7%, Sci-fi 10.5%, Action 9.8%
- #34 Thief II: The Metal Age
76% matchVery Positive94% of 2,066 reviews2012
Dev: Looking Glass StudiosPub: Eidos Interactive Corp.
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 11.4 hrs≥1hr: 37%
The ultimate thief is back! Tread softly as you make your way through 15 new complex, non-linear levels full of loot to steal and guards to outsmart. Improved enemy AI, new gadgets and a riveting story will draw you into the world of Thief II: The Metal Age, a place of powerful new technologies, fanatical religions and corruption.
Why similar: Action 44.4%, First-Person 22.4%, Atmospheric 19%, FPS 7.8%, Singleplayer 6.5%
- #35 Oceanhorn 2: Knights of the Lost Realm
73% matchMostly Positive78% of 265 reviews2023
Dev: Cornfox & Brothers Ltd.Pub: FDG Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Sequel to the critically acclaimed action adventure. Experience a gorgeous new third person 3D view and embark on an epic journey that unfolds the mysteries of what happened 1000 years ago.
Why similar: RPG 52.7%, Action 25.2%, Sci-fi 16.5%, Atmospheric 5.6%
- #36 Arena Wars 2
77% matchMostly Negative32% of 387 reviews2012
Dev: ExDream GmbHPub: Just a Game
Windows
Median: 18 minMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 19%
Arena Wars 2 is the sequel of the award-winning Arena Wars series and combines revolutionary RTS fights with RPG elements.
Why similar: Action 100%
- #37 S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky - Enhanced Edition
70% matchMixed55% of 2,977 reviews2025
Dev: GSC Game World
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 14.5 hrs≥1hr: 59%
S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Clear Sky is the prequel chapter of the Legends of the Zone Trilogy. With the ability to directly influence the balance of power through Faction Wars, step into the boots of Scar — a seasoned mercenary, able to somehow survive deadly Emissions.
Why similar: RPG 44.1%, Action 21.9%, Sci-fi 13%, FPS 11.1%, First-Person 5.4%
- #38 Owinka Shooter 2
70% matchVery Positive97% of 117 reviews2024
Dev: Owinka
Windows
Owinka Shooter 2 throws you right back into the story of Owinka 427. Prepare to escape the Institute once and for all!
Why similar: Sci-fi 28.8%, Action 28.6%, FPS 24.7%, First-Person 11.8%, Singleplayer 6.1%
- #39 PaintBall War 2
73% matchMixed55% of 114 reviews2022
Dev: ShadowWolf Games
Windows
Paintball War 2 is the sequel to the most ambitious sports simulation game based on sports discipline in real life called paintball!
Why similar: Simulation 47.6%, Action 26.5%, FPS 17.6%, First-Person 8.3%
- #40 Perimeter: Emperor's Testament
75% matchMixed66% of 50 reviews2014
Dev: K-D LabPub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 25.1 hrs≥1hr: 51%
The game expands the story of the original Perimeter in a vast singleplayer campaign.
- #41 Terminator: Resistance
70% matchVery Positive92% of 18,032 reviews2019
Dev: TeyonPub: Reef Entertainment
Windows
Median: 7.0 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Terminator: Resistance, is a first-person shooter set during the 'Future War' scenario that was only glimpsed at in the iconic films, 'THE TERMINATOR' and 'T2: JUDGMENT DAY'. The machines are destined to lose, but at what cost?
Why similar: RPG 24.8%, Open World 18.3%, Sci-fi 14.8%, Robots 11.6%, Action 11%
- #42 Empyreal
69% matchMixed70% of 149 reviews2025
Dev: Silent GamesPub: Secret Mode
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Empyreal is a complex, challenging, feature-rich action RPG. In a far-flung corner of the galaxy an Expedition arrives on a hitherto unexplored planet to find a colossal Monolith built by a lost civilisation.
Why similar: RPG 44.5%, Sci-fi 25%, Action 20%, Atmospheric 7.6%, Singleplayer 2.9%
- #43 ATOM RPG Trudograd
69% matchVery Positive84% of 4,354 reviews2021
Dev: AtomTeam
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 88%
ATOM RPG: Trudograd is a turn-based post-apocalyptic roleplaying game, which continues the story of ATOM RPG as a stand-alone sequel/expansion, and follows the traditions set by classic cRPGs such as the early Fallout and Wasteland titles.
Why similar: RPG 52.8%, Open World 40.2%, Atmospheric 4.2%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #44 Alien Shooter 2: Reloaded
71% matchVery Positive92% of 3,498 reviews2009
Dev: Sigma Team Inc.
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 11.7 hrs≥1hr: 90%
This is the unique alloy of arcade action and RPG elements which combines well-established world of classical games and unmatched dynamics of the first part.
Why similar: RPG 46.7%, Sci-fi 24.4%, Action 20.4%, Atmospheric 5.8%, Singleplayer 2.7%
- #45 The Talos Principle 2
66% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 12,921 reviews2023
Dev: CroteamPub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 27.7 hrsMean: 34.1 hrs≥1hr: 89%
The Talos Principle 2 is a thought-provoking first-person puzzle experience that greatly expands on the first game's philosophical themes and stunning environments with increasingly mind-bending challenges.
Why similar: Sci-fi 76.5%, First-Person 23.5%
- #46 Labyronia RPG 2
72% matchMostly Positive76% of 699 reviews2015
Dev: LabyrinthinePub: Senpai Industrial Studios
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 89%
You return to the land of Labyronia, now in the cold grip of an evil force. Roam the wartorn lands. You are the only one who can save the planet from destruction. The epic sequel to the critically-acclaimed Labyronia.
Why similar: RPG 62.5%, Action 21%, Open World 15.2%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #47 Miner Wars 2081
74% matchMostly Negative36% of 386 reviews2012
Dev: Keen Software House
Windows
Median: 36 minMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Operate an advanced mining ship in a fully destructible and open-world environment!
Why similar: RPG 40.1%, Simulation 30.4%, Action 22.3%, Sci-fi 7.2%
- #48 Dead Effect 2
71% matchMostly Positive73% of 2,287 reviews2016
Dev: BadFly Interactive, a.s.Pub: App Holdings
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.9 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Dead Effect 2 is the newest addition to the acclaimed Dead Effect franchise. This action sci-fi shooter is looking to push the boundaries of first-person shooters to new levels with slick graphics, rich narrative and RPG elements.
Why similar: RPG 36.2%, Action 25.4%, FPS 14.4%, Sci-fi 14.1%, Open World 4.5%
- #49 Front Mission Evolved
72% matchMixed62% of 1,204 reviews2010
Dev: Double Helix GamesPub: Square Enix
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Experience piloting and customizing massive armored units called Wanzers while engaging in high-intensity battles driven by a compelling story. The battle begins now!
Why similar: Action 62.3%, Sci-fi 20.1%, Robots 16.3%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #50 SpaceBourne 2
64% matchMostly Positive77% of 4,992 reviews2025
Dev: Burak Dabak
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Embark on a journey to greatness. Get ready for adrenaline-fueled battles and a chance to claim your place in the galaxy. Grab the controls of your ship, gear up for the fight, and unleash your ambition to conquer and build a new empire in the vastness of space.
Why similar: RPG 57.3%, Open World 34.8%, First-Person 7.9%
- #51 Angels Fall First
69% matchVery Positive82% of 2,786 reviews2015
Dev: Strangely Interactive Ltd
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 62%
From commanding the battle standing on the bridge of your flagship all the way down to tactical infantry firefights - AFF brings together all the combat you ever wanted in a rich science fiction setting. Boarding, pilotable capital ships, deep weapon customization and full AI support included!
Why similar: Simulation 31.6%, Sci-fi 24.7%, Action 24.4%, FPS 13.6%, First-Person 4.1%
- #52 Fallout 2: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game
68% matchVery Positive94% of 16,962 reviews2009
Dev: Black Isle StudiosPub: Bethesda Softworks
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 46.6 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Fallout® 2 is the sequel to the critically acclaimed game that took RPG'ing out of the dungeons and into a dynamic, apocalyptic retro-future. It's been 80 long years since your ancestors trod across the wastelands.
Why similar: RPG 61.3%, Open World 23.3%, Sci-fi 10.9%, Atmospheric 2.7%, Singleplayer 1.8%
- #53 Classic Marathon 2
65% matchVery Positive91% of 363 reviews2024
Dev: Aleph One Developers
Windows · Mac · Linux
From the team that brought you Aleph One, the classic sci-fi FPS Marathon 2: Durandal from Bungie on Mac revived for modern hardware by the fan community.
Why similar: Action 30.5%, Sci-fi 29.3%, FPS 26.4%, First-Person 12.8%, Singleplayer 1%
- #54 5089: The Action RPG
68% matchVery Positive83% of 326 reviews2016
Dev: Phr00t's Software
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 64%
5089 is a deep & complex action RPG featuring strong sandbox roots. VR is supported, but not required. Watch the tutorial & VR videos next to the trailer! Everything is procedurally generated, like terrain, enemies, weapons, items & quests. Planet Xax's war rages on... how is that possible?
Why similar: RPG 39%, Open World 15.9%, Action 15.2%, Sci-fi 9.8%, Robots 9.1%
- #55 Gaia Beyond
67% matchMostly Positive76% of 258 reviews2020
Dev: Warp Turtle
Windows
Gaia Beyond is a handcrafted 2D Action-RPG, an exploration mix built around the core features fighting, mining and trading. Your decisions are footprints within a vast non-linear solar system. Forge alliances among numerous factions and develop relations with hundreds of NPCs.
Why similar: RPG 32.5%, Open World 25.9%, Sci-fi 20.9%, Simulation 20.7%
- #56 UFO: Aftermath
68% matchMostly Positive78% of 333 reviews2014
Dev: Altar InteractivePub: Fulqrum Publishing
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 47%
UFO: Aftermath is a 3D isometric, tactical strategy game with a rich and compelling sci fi story.
Why similar: Sci-fi 87.7%, Singleplayer 12.3%