- #1 Deliver Us The Moon
97% matchVery Positive88% of 9,301 reviews2019
Dev: KeokeN InteractivePub: Wired Productions
Windows
Median: 4.4 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 88%
The Moon has gone dark, cutting off Earth’s last source of energy. As a lone astronaut, you’ll explore abandoned lunar bases, solve intricate puzzles, and navigate stunning zero-gravity environments. Operate advanced vehicles, uncover hidden truths, and survive in this gripping sci-fi thriller.
Why similar: Space 37.9%, Sci-fi 20.5%, Story Rich 10.5%, Atmospheric 8.9%, Action 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: As the direct prequel, this title offers the same atmospheric space exploration and narrative-focused gameplay found in the seed game.
- #2 Fort Solis
96% matchMixed67% of 4,024 reviews2023
Dev: Fallen LeafPub: Dear Villagers
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Answer the call from a mining base on Mars as engineer Jack Leary and search for the missing crew. Fort Solis will immerse you with cinematic visuals powered by UE 5 and voice acting of Roger Clark and Troy Baker. Explore the mining complex and reach climax of this narrative thriller experience.
Why similar: Mars 34.8% ★, Cinematic 12.4%, Thriller 11.2%, Space 10.1%, Linear 6.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game shares the realistic, cinematic Mars setting and a heavy emphasis on slow-burn, narrative-driven mystery.
- #3 The Invincible
96% matchVery Positive89% of 9,487 reviews2023
Dev: Starward IndustriesPub: 11 bit studios
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.5 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Rethink human’s dominion in The Invincible: a story-driven adventure set in a hard sci-fi world by Stanisław Lem. Discover planet Regis III as scientist Yasna, use atompunk tools looking for a missing crew and face unforeseen threats. Make choices in a philosophical story that’s driven by science.
Why similar: Robots 27.8%, Thriller 16.1%, Space 15.3%, Sci-fi 12.8%, Female Protagonist 12.7%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the hard sci-fi aesthetic and philosophical storytelling that fans of atmospheric space adventures will appreciate.
- #4 The Turing Test
95% matchVery Positive88% of 7,996 reviews2016
Dev: BULKHEAD
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.1 hrs≥1hr: 85%
The Turing Test is a challenging first-person puzzle game set on Jupiter’s moon, Europa. You are Ava Turing, an engineer for the International Space Agency (ISA) sent to discover the cause behind the disappearance of the ground crew stationed there.
Why similar: Space 25.5%, Sci-fi 20.1%, Female Protagonist 19.5%, First-Person 12.5%, Robots 7.3%
Why You'll Like It: Featuring a female protagonist in a remote space facility, this game focuses heavily on the same style of first-person puzzle-solving.
- #5 Lifeless Planet Premier Edition
94% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,597 reviews2014
Dev: Serenity Forge
Windows · Linux
Median: 2.2 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 64%
PREMIER EDITION - While seeking life on a distant planet, an astronaut discovers an abandoned Russian town. He suspects his mission is a hoax until a mysterious young woman saves him from a strange and deadly phenomenon...
Why similar: Cinematic 15.8%, Puzzle Platformer 14.8%, Space 13.5%, Sci-fi 10%, Thriller 9.2%
Why You'll Like It: It mirrors the sense of isolation and discovery found in exploring mysterious, desolate planetary landscapes.
- #6 Observation
94% matchMostly Positive78% of 5,112 reviews2020
Dev: No CodePub: Devolver Digital
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%
Observation is a sci-fi thriller uncovering what happened to Dr. Emma Fisher, and the crew of her mission, through the lens of the station’s artificial intelligence S.A.M.
Why similar: Space 33.4%, Sci-fi 22.8%, Thriller 14.9%, Story Rich 9.5%, Female Protagonist 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: Set on a space station, this game provides a unique, narrative-heavy perspective on sci-fi survival and mystery.
- #7 The Entropy Centre
93% matchVery Positive89% of 4,295 reviews2022
Dev: Stubby GamesPub: Playstack
Windows
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 8.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Think in reverse. Outsmart the impossible. A mind-bending first-person adventure where you solve ingenious and complex puzzles by rewinding objects through time.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 16.5%, Sci-fi 13.3%, Puzzle Platformer 13%, Space 13%, Female Protagonist 12.3%
Why You'll Like It: This title offers a similar blend of high-stakes sci-fi narrative and intricate, physics-based puzzle mechanics.
- #8 Lifeless Moon
92% matchMostly Positive79% of 309 reviews2023
Dev: Serenity Forge
Windows
During an expedition to the Moon, two astronauts find themselves in a familiar town back on Earth. They soon discover the town is the beginning of a strange and mysterious journey...
Why similar: Cinematic 16.7%, Space 13.3%, Puzzle Platformer 12.8%, Post-apocalyptic 12.5%, Sci-fi 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: This spiritual successor to Lifeless Planet focuses on atmospheric exploration and sci-fi mystery on the lunar surface.
- #9 A Plague Tale: Requiem
91% matchVery Positive91% of 24,842 reviews2022
Dev: Asobo StudioPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 10.6 hrsMean: 27.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Embark on a heartrending journey into a brutal, breathtaking world, and discover the cost of saving those you love in a desperate struggle for survival. Strike from the shadows or unleash hell with a variety of weapons, tools and unearthly powers.
Why similar: Cinematic 20.9%, Emotional 12.8%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Realistic 11.3%, Third Person 10.6%
Why You'll Like It: While set in a different era, it perfectly matches the cinematic, emotional, and character-driven journey of a female protagonist.
- #10 FAR: Changing Tides
90% matchVery Positive92% of 5,477 reviews2022
Dev: OkomotivePub: Frontier Foundry
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 78%
An atmospheric vehicle adventure that follows the emotional journey of a boy and his ship as he embarks on a voyage to find a new home.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 23%, Puzzle Platformer 22.5%, Platformer 12.7%, Emotional 12.3%, Action-Adventure 12%
Why You'll Like It: It excels at atmospheric, narrative-driven exploration and puzzle-solving within a desolate, beautifully realized world.
- #11 Planet of Lana
89% matchVery Positive93% of 9,699 reviews2023
Dev: WishfullyPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 82%
In a world torn between nature’s grace and cold machine invasion, one girl and her companion must rely on their bond to survive and protect what they hold dear. Their story of hope, loss, and love will stay with you long after the journey ends.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23.6%, Emotional 16.6%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Platformer 13.8%, Sci-fi 12.1%
Why You'll Like It: This game features beautiful, atmospheric environments and puzzle-platforming mechanics that feel very similar in tone.
- #12 Relicta
91% matchMixed67% of 458 reviews2020
Dev: Mighty PolygonPub: Ravenscourt
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 10.0 hrs≥1hr: 57%
Relicta is a first-person physics-based puzzle game where you need to creatively combine magnetism and gravity to unravel the secrets of Chandra Base.
Why similar: Mars 33.8% ★, Puzzle Platformer 15.4%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Sci-fi 9%, Space 8.3%
Why You'll Like It: A physics-based puzzle game set on a futuristic moon base that challenges the player with complex environmental mechanics.
- #13 Moons of Madness
89% matchMostly Positive77% of 2,907 reviews2019
Dev: Rock Pocket GamesPub: Funcom
Windows
Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Moons of Madness is a first-person, story-driven cosmic horror game where the scientific exploration of Mars meets the supernatural dread of Lovecraft.
Why similar: Mars 45.1% ★, Space 18%, Sci-fi 13.6%, Thriller 10.8%, First-Person 6.4%
Why You'll Like It: This game combines space-based sci-fi exploration with psychological horror elements in a remote research facility.
- #14 Somerville
88% matchMostly Positive70% of 1,848 reviews2022
Dev: Jumpship
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 74%
In the wake of catastrophe find the means to make your family whole again.
Why similar: Cinematic 28.4%, Emotional 22.4%, Sci-fi 12.7%, Story Rich 12.2%, Action-Adventure 11.7%
Why You'll Like It: This cinematic adventure focuses on environmental storytelling and puzzle-solving in a high-stakes sci-fi setting.
- #15 Scars Above
87% matchMostly Positive77% of 3,437 reviews2023
Dev: Mad Head GamesPub: Prime Matter
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 73%
Scars Above is a challenging sci-fi third-person action adventure shooter combining the rewarding feel of overcoming difficulty with a compelling and intricate story, set in a mysterious alien world to explore.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.8%, Sci-fi 21.7%, Space 14.9%, Third Person 13.5%, Action-Adventure 11.8%
Why You'll Like It: This action-adventure game features a female protagonist exploring a mysterious alien world with a strong sci-fi narrative.
- #16 The Gunk
86% matchVery Positive86% of 5,688 reviews2022
Dev: Image & Form GamesPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 84%
The Gunk is an action-adventure game in which you play as Rani, part of our duo of gritty space haulers. As they’re struggling to bring in funds, they chance upon an untouched planet brimming with life. They came in search of valuable resources, and it looks like they’ve hit the jackpot…
Why similar: Space 20%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Sci-fi 15.3%, Third Person 13.2%, Action-Adventure 12.5%
Why You'll Like It: This action-adventure game features a sci-fi setting where exploration and environmental puzzle-solving are key.
- #17 MARS 2120
86% matchMostly Positive79% of 70 reviews2024
Dev: QUByte Interactive
Windows
Metroidvania with a mix of melee and ranged combats inspired by classics like Super Metroid, Castlevania: Symphony of the Night or Guacamelee! Help Anna “Thirteen” Charlotte battle her way through the secrets of Mars.
Why similar: Mars 44.3% ★, Cinematic 12.4%, Space 12%, Female Protagonist 9.8%, Platformer 7.6%
Why You'll Like It: This game features a female protagonist navigating a hostile Mars environment with a focus on action and exploration.
- #18 The Callisto Protocol™
85% matchMixed65% of 43,003 reviews2022
Dev: Striking Distance StudiosPub: KRAFTON, Inc.
Windows
Median: 10.4 hrsMean: 17.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
Survive to escape the horrors of Callisto and uncover the dark secrets of Jupiter’s dead moon.
Why similar: Space 17.9%, Sci-fi 13.6%, Robots 13.1%, Cinematic 11%, Third Person 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a more intense, horror-focused take on the space-based survival and exploration themes.
- #19 Sable
84% matchVery Positive86% of 6,278 reviews2021
Dev: ShedworksPub: Raw Fury
Windows
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Embark on an unique and unforgettable journey and guide Sable through her Gliding; a rite of passage that will take her across vast deserts and mesmerizing landscapes, capped by the remains of spaceships and ancient wonders.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 22.7%, Female Protagonist 19.7%, Sci-fi 15.6%, Platformer 14.5%, Story Rich 13.4%
Why You'll Like It: It captures the sense of wonder and exploration found in vast, stylized landscapes, focusing on a personal journey.
- #20 After Us
84% matchVery Positive85% of 462 reviews2023
Dev: PiccoloPub: Untold Tales
Windows
Median: 2.5 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Explore the corners of a surrealistic post-human world to give life on Earth a second chance in this touching story about sacrifice and hope.
Why similar: Platformer 30.2%, Emotional 24.1%, Third Person 18.4%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Atmospheric 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A platformer that focuses on emotional storytelling and environmental puzzles within a surreal, ruined world.
- #21 Europa
82% matchVery Positive87% of 879 reviews2024
Dev: Helder PintoPub: Future Friends Games
Windows
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 2.5 hrs≥1hr: 61%
On the moon Europa, a lush terraformed paradise in Jupiter’s shadow, an android named Zee sets out in search of answers. Run, glide and fly across the landscape, solve mysteries in the ruins of a fallen utopia, and discover the story of the last human alive.
Why similar: Robots 22%, Cinematic 18.3%, Emotional 11.9%, Platformer 11.4%, Third Person 9.4%
Why You'll Like It: This title emphasizes peaceful, atmospheric exploration and movement mechanics on a distant moon.
- #22 Satellite Odyssey: Prologue
81% matchVery Positive93% of 983 reviews2024
Dev: Antifreeze Games
Windows
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 1.9 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Satellite Odyssey: Prologue is a short first-person story-driven adventure with horror elements. Immerse yourself in the atmosphere of classic science fiction and retro-futurism inspired by Soviet sci-fi films. Your partner is Zarya, the artificial intelligence.
Why similar: Thriller 16.4%, Robots 15.8%, Cinematic 15.4%, Space 13.2%, Sci-fi 10%
Why You'll Like It: This atmospheric thriller captures the feeling of being alone in space while uncovering a deep, sci-fi mystery.
- #23 The Uncertain: Light At The End
83% matchMixed64% of 1,195 reviews2020
Dev: ComonGamesPub: META Publishing
Windows
Median: 3.3 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 92%
The Uncertain is a story-driven adventure game set in a post-apocalyptic world. Humanity disappeared from the face of the Earth and has been replaced by robots. Together with Emily, one of the survivors, you will have to witness how people try to live in a world ruled by robots.
Why similar: Cinematic 18.4%, Robots 16.4%, Emotional 11.7%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Sci-fi 9%
Why You'll Like It: A cinematic, story-rich adventure that focuses on choices and narrative depth in a dystopian sci-fi world.
- #24 Waking Mars
82% matchVery Positive89% of 1,197 reviews2012
Dev: Tiger Style
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 54 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 49%
In 2097, life is discovered on Mars. When your mission of first contact becomes trapped by a cave-in, you must master the alien ecosystem to survive. Soon you stumble upon more than anyone expected, and with time running out, you will make a decision that determines the fate of a lost planet.
Why similar: Mars 37.5% ★, Sci-fi 26.5%, Platformer 17.6%, Story Rich 7.1%, Atmospheric 5.9%
Why You'll Like It: It offers a unique perspective on exploring the Martian underground with a heavy focus on discovery and ecosystem management.
- #25 Moon Mystery
80% matchMixed66% of 696 reviews2024
Dev: CosmoscoutsPub: indie.io
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 71%
The Moon's haunted - and when an astronaut loses contact with Earth, the adventure begins in full. Fill up your oxygen, load up the guns, and set out on an interstellar FPS adventure across the stars, filled with puzzles, fights, exploration, and strange secrets of the universe.
Why similar: Robots 21.9%, Space 17.9%, Sci-fi 12.9%, Realistic 10.7%, Linear 9.9%
Why You'll Like It: This adventure game focuses on space exploration and uncovering secrets on the lunar surface with a cinematic approach.
- #26 STARDROP
81% matchVery Positive87% of 276 reviews2019
Dev: Joure Visser
Windows
Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 89%
STARDROP is an interactive sci-fi cinematic experience.
Why similar: Space 22.2%, Cinematic 14.8%, Female Protagonist 14.7%, Sci-fi 13.2%, Story Rich 10.4%
Why You'll Like It: A narrative-driven space adventure that emphasizes exploration and uncovering the secrets of a mysterious ship.
- #27 Steel Seed
79% matchMostly Positive79% of 391 reviews2025
Dev: Storm in a TeacupPub: ESDigital Games
Windows
Median: 3.8 hrsMean: 7.1 hrs≥1hr: 79%
Steel Seed is a stealth-action adventure set in a dark sci-fi world on the brink of extinction. Play as Zoe and her drone Koby as they explore a hostile underground facility. Uncover secrets, survive dangers, search for answers, and humanity’s last hope.
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 16%, Cinematic 14.9%, Robots 12.5%, Sci-fi 11.9%, Female Protagonist 11.2%
Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game that blends stealth and narrative-driven combat within a futuristic, sci-fi environment.
- #28 INDUSTRIA
79% matchMostly Positive71% of 4,117 reviews2021
Dev: BleakmillPub: Headup
Windows
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Embark on a gripping journey in INDUSTRIA, an atmospheric FPS set in Cold War-era East Berlin. Unravel the secrets of a mysterious parallel dimension while searching for a missing colleague. Explore a haunting reality where the truth awaits. Discover the dark past that lies beyond.
Why similar: Robots 25.4%, Sci-fi 18.5%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Story Rich 11.8%, First-Person 9.6%
Why You'll Like It: A singleplayer, story-rich shooter that explores dystopian sci-fi themes through a cinematic lens.
- #29 Aphelion
77% matchMixed67% of 269 reviews2026
Dev: DON'T NOD
Windows
Hunted on a frozen planet, astronaut Ariane must brave rugged landscapes and shifting realities to rescue her wounded partner, Thomas. This action-packed sci-fi adventure blends exploration, traversal, and tense stealth gameplay.
Why similar: Cinematic 19%, Emotional 12.1%, Sci-fi 11.7%, Space 10%, Third Person 9.5%
- #30 FAR: Lone Sails
77% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 25,812 reviews2018
Dev: Okomotive
Windows · Mac
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 7.8 hrs≥1hr: 84%
Traverse a dried-out seabed littered with the remains of a decaying civilization. Keep your unique vessel going, overcome numerous obstacles and withstand the hazardous weather conditions. How far can you make it? What will you find?
Why similar: Post-apocalyptic 23%, Cinematic 18.5%, Puzzle Platformer 16.8%, Platformer 10.2%, Atmospheric 9.3%
- #31 Tacoma
78% matchVery Positive86% of 4,754 reviews2017
Dev: Fullbright
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Tacoma is a sci-fi narrative adventure from the creators of Gone Home. Set aboard a high-tech space station in the year 2088, explore every detail of how the station’s crew lived and worked, finding the clues that add up to a gripping story of trust, fear, and resolve in the face of disaster.
Why similar: Space 25.6%, Sci-fi 21.3%, Female Protagonist 18.7%, Story Rich 15.3%, First-Person 9.8%
Why You'll Like It: This game excels at environmental storytelling and narrative discovery within a confined, high-stakes space station setting.
- #32 Mars: War Logs
78% matchMostly Positive75% of 3,013 reviews2013
Dev: SpidersPub: Focus Entertainment
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.0 hrs≥1hr: 83%
An Intense Cyberpunk Rpg On the Red Planet! Mars War Logs takes you to Mars, nearly a century after the cataclysm that threw the planet and its colonists into chaos. Water has become the most precious resource on the arid red planet, with a few companies fighting a perpetual war for its control.
Why similar: Mars 54.4% ★, Sci-fi 15.1%, Third Person 11.3%, Post-apocalyptic 6%, Action 5%
Why You'll Like It: It provides a gritty, RPG-focused look at life on a colonized Mars with a strong emphasis on narrative choices.
- #33 Syberia: The World Before
75% matchVery Positive90% of 4,909 reviews2022
Dev: Microids Studio ParisPub: Microids
Windows
Median: 6.2 hrsMean: 9.4 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Embark on a quest for identity through time, as you piece together the puzzle of two lives.
Why similar: Cinematic 23.2%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Emotional 13.5%, Realistic 12.2%, Story Rich 11.2%
- #34 Utopia Colony
73% matchMixed67% of 109 reviews2026
Dev: GridSky Software
Windows
The year is 2033. You, an ex-Marine with little opportunities left, have signed up with Utopia Arura, a large mining corporation on Mars. They have sent you to a location they have proposed but you have chosen for mining. Everything else is up to you.
Why similar: Mars 49.9% ★, Space 15.4%, Post-apocalyptic 14.6%, Sci-fi 9.5%, Third Person 6.6%
- #35 Chorus
74% matchVery Positive82% of 4,520 reviews2021
Dev: Deep Silver FishlabsPub: Deep Silver
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 9.7 hrs≥1hr: 68%
Take control of Nara on a quest to destroy the dark cult that created her. Unlock devastating weapons & mind-bending abilities in an evolution of the space-combat shooter. Along with Forsaken, her sentient starfighter, explore ancient temples, engage in zero-g combat & venture beyond waking reality.
Why similar: Space 30.4%, Female Protagonist 20.8%, Action 17.1%, Sci-fi 17.1%, Third Person 8.1%
- #36 The Fall of Lazarus
76% matchMixed64% of 121 reviews2017
Dev: No Wand Studios
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.9 hrs≥1hr: 83%
The Fall of Lazarus is first person exploration and puzzle game. A deeply narrative scifi mystery game based on the exploration of an abandoned cargo spaceship about redemption and second chances.
Why similar: Space 24.8%, Sci-fi 19.6%, Female Protagonist 16.9%, Story Rich 10.7%, Robots 9.9%
- #37 Planet of the Eyes
75% matchVery Positive84% of 591 reviews2015
Dev: Cococucumber
Windows · Mac
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 85%
An atmospheric narrative-platformer about a service robot stranded on a mysterious planet, Planet of the Eyes features a stunning visual mix of puzzle and platforming challenges, an original musical score, and fully voiced audio logs left by another survivor. Explore the mystery of an unknown world.
Why similar: Robots 24.1%, Puzzle Platformer 19.8%, Platformer 17.8%, Sci-fi 15.8%, Space 8.2%
- #38 Everreach: Project Eden
76% matchMixed47% of 631 reviews2019
Dev: Elder GamesPub: Headup
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%
Take on the role of Nora Harwood, member of Everreach’s Security Division, on a mission to secure the colonization process of Eden and investigate mysterious incidents! Everreach: Project Eden is a fast-paced, story-driven action-RPG set on the visually stunning Planet Eden.
Why similar: Sci-fi 28.9%, Female Protagonist 22.2%, Action 12.9%, Story Rich 10.6%, Third Person 10%
- #39 Space Expedition
72% matchVery Positive92% of 185 reviews2023
Dev: Mobirate
Windows · Mac
Space Expedition is a 2D sci-fi platformer where you play as an astronaut who is sent to a space station to collect samples of mysterious dark matter. Space Expedition combines puzzle platforming, pixel art, and atmospheric adventures set in the style of 1980s sci-fi horror films.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 20.3%, Robots 18.9%, Emotional 17.7%, Space 15.9%, Platformer 10.8%
- #40 Ghost Song
72% matchVery Positive83% of 1,413 reviews2022
Dev: Old MoonPub: Balor Games
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 58%
On the desolate moon of Lorian, a long-dormant Deadsuit awakens from slumber. Journey beneath the surface on an atmospheric 2D adventure of self-discovery, ancient mysteries, and cosmic terror. Explore winding caverns and acquire new abilities to unearth this alien world’s long-buried secrets.
Why similar: Robots 19.6%, Sci-fi 16.5%, Post-apocalyptic 15.2%, Platformer 14%, Female Protagonist 10.8%
- #41 JETT: The Far Shore + Given Time
73% matchMixed63% of 60 reviews2023
Dev: Superbrothers
Windows
Embark on an interstellar trip and deploy to a mythic ocean planet in a low-flying jett in this cinematic science fiction action adventure with immersive sim elements from Superbrothers, known for Sword & Sworcery EP.
Why similar: Cinematic 21.1%, Space 19.2%, Sci-fi 13.3%, Emotional 11.4%, Action-Adventure 11.1%
- #42 Planet of Lana II
68% matchVery Positive92% of 782 reviews2026
Dev: WishfullyPub: Thunderful Publishing
Windows
Median: 5.9 hrsMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 77%
As greed and power divide the tribes of their home planet, Lana and her little companion, Mui, must stand together against the forces reshaping their world – struggling not just for survival, but for the soul of their home.
Why similar: Cinematic 19.8%, Puzzle Platformer 18.2%, Emotional 14.5%, Female Protagonist 10.8%, Sci-fi 10.6%
- #43 Take On Mars
74% matchMixed55% of 2,030 reviews2017
Dev: Bohemia Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 10.8 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Take On Mars places you right in the middle of mankind’s most exciting undertaking. Start out in the seat of a rover operator, finish as the first human to have ever set foot on the Red Planet.
Why similar: Mars 67.7% ★, Space 23.5%, Realistic 6.4%, First-Person 1.6%, Singleplayer 0.7%
- #44 Waking Up: Way Back Home
71% matchVery Positive90% of 89 reviews2023
Dev: Nostalgic Brains
Windows · Mac · Linux
A child infiltrates a spaceship to carry out a secret rescue mission. His objective is compromised when they must make a forced landing on a strange planet. Explore this mysterious place, overcome obstacles, and find the way back home!
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 22%, Platformer 14.7%, Space 11.5%, Third Person 11.5%, Emotional 11.3%
- #45 Seed of Life
73% matchMostly Positive71% of 95 reviews2021
Dev: MadLightPub: Leonardo Interactive
Windows
Seed of Life is an epic adventure game about the persistence of life. You're Cora, the last known survivor of Lumia, a dying planet. Your only hope to save your homeworld is to activate the Seed of Life and rekindle the sun once again. Will you be the light that conquers the darkness?
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 24.1%, Emotional 18.3%, Female Protagonist 12.4%, Sci-fi 11.3%, Third Person 10.7%
- #46 The Expanse: A Telltale Series
69% matchMostly Positive76% of 2,743 reviews2023
Dev: Deck NinePub: Telltale
Windows
Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 6.1 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Take on the role of Camina Drummer and explore the dangerous, uncharted edges of the Belt. From scavenging wrecked ships in a zero-g environment, to combating fearsome pirates, you make the difficult choices in this latest Telltale adventure. All five episodes playable at launch!
Why similar: Space 25.3%, Sci-fi 18.1%, Action-Adventure 15.9%, Female Protagonist 15.9%, Third Person 13.7%
- #47 Somber Echoes
68% matchVery Positive84% of 306 reviews2025
Dev: Rock Pocket GamesPub: Bonus Stage Publishing
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 63%
Armed with God-given powers, the revived tribune Adrestia is given a second chance to save the universe from her maniacal twin sister. Find secrets, acquire upgrades, and dominate mighty foes through sheer combat prowess as you explore and conquer the horrors of the forsaken vessel Atromitos.
Why similar: Cinematic 21.3%, Space 14.5%, Sci-fi 13.3%, Female Protagonist 10.9%, Platformer 10.3%
- #48 The Savior From Above
69% matchVery Positive94% of 380 reviews2021
Dev: kóborfotonok
Windows
A sidescrolling 3D adventure shortgame that combines multiple genres and features various action and puzzle sequences. Its artistic approach is supported by powerful visuals, intense atmosphere and a unique game narrative on the boundaries of science-fiction and fantasy.
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 18.6%, Post-apocalyptic 15.6%, Cinematic 12.6%, Space 12.2%, Linear 9.2%
- #49 Mrs.Cat In Mars
70% matchVery Positive98% of 61 reviews2021
Dev: EVEV01
Windows
Help Mrs.Cat to complete a mission: Explore Mars and collect the energy gems.In this 2d precision platformer, you'll have to memorize and face the invisible and visible deadly objects, running, jumping and meowing!
Why similar: Mars 68.5% ★, Space 13.7%, Linear 10.7%, Action-Adventure 5.9%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #50 ELEA
71% matchMixed56% of 50 reviews2019
Dev: Kyodai LtdPub: SOEDESCO
Windows
Experience the surreal story of Elea. In this first-person Sci-Fi adventure you play as a space scientist recovering your lost husband. Venture out on a curious interstellar journey, full of devastating memories and startling secrets.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.7%, Space 21.2%, Sci-fi 20.3%, Story Rich 14.2%, First-Person 11.2%
- #51 Echoes of the End: Enhanced Edition
66% matchMostly Positive77% of 1,595 reviews2025
Dev: Myrkur GamesPub: Deep Silver
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 76%
Embark on a perilous journey to rescue your brother and prevent a looming war. Harness the power of devastating magical abilities to conquer enemies, traverse treacherous landscapes, and unveil the hidden history of Aema.
Why similar: Female Protagonist 17.7%, Puzzle Platformer 16.2%, Third Person 15.4%, Action-Adventure 14.5%, Story Rich 10.4%
- #52 A Juggler's Tale
68% matchVery Positive92% of 2,189 reviews2021
Dev: kaleidoscubePub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 74%
Lead Abby the string puppet through a bruised, but beautiful fairy tale world in this cinematic adventure. Solve riddles, evade traps and shake off pursuers on the way to find freedom. Can Abby take control of her fate with all the strings attached?
Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 23.7%, Cinematic 20.3%, Female Protagonist 15.8%, Platformer 14.4%, Story Rich 11.1%
- #53 PLANET ALPHA
70% matchMixed70% of 1,116 reviews2018
Dev: Planet Alpha ApSPub: Team17 Digital Ltd
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 88%
PLANET ALPHA, a beautiful alien world filled with mystery and danger. Pursued by relentless enemies, you must harness the power of night and day as you struggle to survive.
Why similar: Space 23.3%, Puzzle Platformer 20.5%, Platformer 19.2%, Sci-fi 17.3%, Atmospheric 10.8%
- #54 Retro Machina
69% matchVery Positive86% of 254 reviews2021
Dev: Orbit StudioPub: SuperGG.com
Windows
Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 56%
Retro Machina is a single-player action and exploration game set in a retro-futuristic universe. Experience the journey of a little robot as it solves intricate puzzles and begins unraveling the mysteries of a world long forgotten.
Why similar: Robots 19.5%, Emotional 17.1%, Puzzle Platformer 15.5%, Post-apocalyptic 15.4%, Platformer 9.5%
- #55 Red Matter 2
67% matchVery Positive93% of 689 reviews2022
Dev: Vertical Robot
Windows
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%
Red Matter 2 is an immersive, puzzle-adventure game that will transport you to the far reaches of space. Step into the shoes of Sasha, an agent awakened in a lunar base by an undercover operative and tasked with uncovering the secrets of the mysterious Red Matter.
Why similar: Action-Adventure 22.3%, Sci-fi 21.3%, Story Rich 16.7%, Atmospheric 12.9%, Space 10.1%
- #56 Exo One
67% matchVery Positive90% of 5,153 reviews2021
Dev: ExbleativePub: Future Friends Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 2.7 hrs≥1hr: 67%
A strange signal... an alien craft... an interplanetary, gravity-defying journey through space and time.
Why similar: Space 32.1%, Sci-fi 16.2%, Realistic 15.9%, Atmospheric 13.1%, Linear 11.5%
- #57 De-Void
71% matchMixed63% of 144 reviews2016
Dev: Playstige Interactive
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 96%
De-Void is a first-person adventure game, where the player unravels the mysterious circumstances surrounding the disappearance of a remote space colony crew.
Why similar: Space 27.7%, Sci-fi 23.7%, Female Protagonist 19.6%, Story Rich 15.8%, First-Person 10.4%
- #58 PRAGMATA
61% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 44,928 reviews2026
Dev: CAPCOM Co., Ltd.
Windows
Median: 13.0 hrsMean: 15.9 hrs≥1hr: 95%
Pragmata is a unique, sci-fi action-adventure game from Capcom. Follow Hugh, a member of an ill-fated investigation team, and Diana, a young android, as they navigate a lunar facility taken over by rogue AI in search of a way to Earth.
Why similar: Robots 27.2%, Sci-fi 21.2%, Space 10.8%, Third Person 9.6%, Action-Adventure 8.6%
- #59 The Station
67% matchVery Positive86% of 1,109 reviews2018
Dev: The Station Game ltd
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.8 hrs≥1hr: 85%
The Station is a first-person sci-fi mystery set on a space station sent to study a sentient alien civilization. Assuming the role of a recon specialist, players must unravel a mystery which will decide the fate of two civilizations.
Why similar: Space 31.9%, Sci-fi 25.2%, Story Rich 19%, Atmospheric 12.6%, First-Person 11.3%