Games Like Scars Above

BREAK THE CYCLE Fight to survive as this award-winning third-person shooter brings Selene’s story to PC. Take on roguelike challenges. Engage enemies in bullet hell-fuelled clashes. Share your journey through Returnal™ with another player.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 28.6%, Female Protagonist 17.7%, Sci-fi 10.4%, Space 9.1%, Action 7.6%

Why You'll Like It: A high-octane sci-fi action game that emphasizes challenging combat and exploration of a hostile alien planet.

Winner of over 80 awards, Control is a visually stunning third-person action-adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 25.1%, Female Protagonist 20.5%, Sci-fi 12.1%, Third Person 9%, Action 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features a strong female protagonist navigating a mysterious, supernatural environment with satisfying third-person action mechanics.

REMNANT II® pits survivors of humanity against new deadly creatures and god-like bosses across terrifying worlds. Play solo or co-op with two other friends to explore the depths of the unknown to stop an evil from destroying reality itself.

Why similar: Souls-like 37%, Third-Person Shooter 26.6%, Shooter 8.2%, Action 5.8%, Action-Adventure 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive sci-fi souls-like third-person shooter that perfectly mirrors the challenging combat and alien exploration found in Scars Above.

The world has been thrown into chaos by an ancient evil from another dimension. As one of the last remnants of humanity, you must set out alone or alongside up to two other survivors to face down hordes of deadly enemies to try to carve a foothold, rebuild, and retake what was lost.

Why similar: Souls-like 47.3%, Third-Person Shooter 24.6%, Action 6.8%, Shooter 6.2%, Adventure 5.6%

Why You'll Like It: The predecessor to Remnant II, it offers a similar blend of tactical third-person shooting and souls-like difficulty in a post-apocalyptic sci-fi setting.

Embark on a journey full of danger in this action RPG, inspired by Greek and Roman mythologies. Explore the breathtaking city of Aphes and forge your way through legions of unique foes and mythical bosses to discover the truth behind the city’s curse.

Why similar: Souls-like 40.7%, Female Protagonist 22.3%, Action-Adventure 9.8%, Exploration 9.3%, Third Person 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A souls-like action-adventure game featuring a female protagonist and a heavy focus on exploration and story-rich environments.

Experience Aloy’s legendary quest to unravel the mysteries of a future Earth ruled by Machines. Use devastating tactical attacks against your prey and explore a majestic open world in this award-winning action RPG!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 32.2%, Sci-fi 16.2%, Adventure 12.8%, Third Person 10.7%, Action 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: An exceptional action-adventure game featuring a female protagonist exploring a lush, sci-fi world filled with mechanical threats.

In a bid to survive, explore the sprawling, devastated Jericho City. Fight ferocious threats in brutal, unforgiving combat, slashing and tearing the limbs off your opponents to steal their equipment.

Why similar: Souls-like 67.9%, Sci-fi 8.6%, Action 7.1%, Difficult 6.8%, Third Person 5.1%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi souls-like that focuses on limb-targeting combat and exploration within a futuristic, dystopian setting.

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: Third-Person Shooter 42.7%, Aliens 12.4%, Action 10.2%, Sci-fi 9.2%, Third Person 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person action-adventure game set on an alien world that emphasizes exploration and sci-fi storytelling.

Experience the epic Horizon Forbidden West™ in its entirety with bonus content and the Burning Shores expansion included. The Burning Shores add-on contains additional content for Aloy’s adventure, including new storylines, characters, and experiences in a stunning yet hazardous new area.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 32.4%, Sci-fi 14.5%, Exploration 11.4%, Third Person 11.1%, Action 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: Expands on the exploration and combat mechanics of its predecessor, offering a deeper dive into a beautifully realized sci-fi world.

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: Action 20%, Adventure 17.9%, Female Protagonist 17.8%, Sci-fi 12.8%, Space 11.6%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi action game with a female protagonist that focuses on fast-paced combat and navigating mysterious space environments.

Explore a dark world brimming with hidden mysteries, master a diverse combat system, and inhabit the dual forces of two sisters in a coming-of-age dark fantasy story with fast-paced action, vicious enemies, and spectacular boss fights.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.7%, Third Person 16.2%, Action-Adventure 14.2%, Horror 13.1%, Exploration 12.5%

Why You'll Like It: A stylish action-adventure game featuring dual female protagonists and challenging, spectacle-based combat.

Embark on a deadly solo mission to uncover Vandermire’s secrets. Absorb alien morphs to evolve beyond human limits. Guided by your AI suit, explore alien biomes, master unique abilities, and fight to survive in a stunning action adventure. The universe is at stake.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 27.1%, Female Protagonist 14%, Sci-fi 12.3%, Aliens 9.1%, Shooter 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person shooter with sci-fi elements that focuses on fast-paced action and exploration.

A story-driven, action adventure combining exploration with fast-paced combat. Untangle the past as Kena, a young Spirit Guide in search of the sacred Mountain Shrine. Help free the spirits trapped in a forgotten village with the help of the Rot, her adorable (yet powerful) spirit companions.

Why similar: Souls-like 36%, Female Protagonist 19%, Action-Adventure 9.5%, Third Person 7.8%, Action 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: Combines souls-like combat difficulty with a vibrant, exploration-heavy world and a strong female lead.

Survive to escape the horrors of Callisto and uncover the dark secrets of Jupiter’s dead moon.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 30.3%, Sci-fi 14.7%, Horror 10.1%, Space 10%, Shooter 8.4%

Why You'll Like It: A tense sci-fi survival horror game that features third-person combat and an emphasis on atmosphere.

WUCHANG: Fallen Feathers is a soulslike, action RPG set in the land of Shu during the dark and tumultuous late Ming Dynasty, plagued with warring factions and a mysterious illness spawning monstrous creatures.

Why similar: Souls-like 41.6%, Female Protagonist 17.8%, Difficult 10.5%, Third Person 7.3%, Exploration 5.7%

Why You'll Like It: A souls-like action-RPG featuring a female protagonist and challenging combat mechanics.

Hellpoint is an intense action RPG taking place on Irid Novo, a derelict space station soaked in an intoxicating dark sci fi atmosphere. Fight dreadful creatures, face the Cosmic Gods and unravel their twisted story. Should the challenge be too great, play with a friend in local or online coop.

Why similar: Souls-like 46%, Sci-fi 17.2%, Third Person 7.6%, Action 7.4%, Horror 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A dark sci-fi souls-like that prioritizes atmospheric exploration and challenging combat on a derelict space station.

Save humanity from extinction in post-apocalyptic action-adventure Stellar Blade™. Experience blistering combat and a twisting storyline as you unravel the mysteries of Earth’s downfall.

Why similar: Souls-like 38.3%, Female Protagonist 28.5%, Third Person 8.9%, Action 7.8%, Action-Adventure 6.3%

Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy game featuring a female protagonist and souls-like combat mechanics in a sci-fi setting.

A dark history comes calling in this "African Mythology meets Survival-Horror and Souls-like" experience! You play as the soldier who mysteriously ends up in a supernatural realm, of which her only way out is to partake in an ancient ritual... or so she believes.

Why similar: Souls-like 27.2%, Third-Person Shooter 25.3%, Female Protagonist 12.2%, Shooter 7.6%, Third Person 6.4%

Why You'll Like It: A unique blend of third-person shooting and souls-like combat mechanics set in a supernatural environment.

Tomb Raider explores the intense origin story of Lara Croft and her ascent from a young woman to a hardened survivor.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 24.7%, Female Protagonist 21.8%, Adventure 12.9%, Action 11.3%, Third Person 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A foundational action-adventure game that features a female protagonist navigating dangerous environments with a mix of combat and exploration.

Deliver Us Mars is an atmospheric sci-fi adventure taking you on a suspense-fuelled, high-stakes mission to recover the ARK colony ships stolen by the mysterious Outward.

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: A narrative-driven sci-fi adventure that focuses on exploration and puzzle-solving with a female protagonist.

Rise of the Tomb Raider: 20 Year Celebration includes the base game and Season Pass featuring all-new content. Explore Croft Manor in the new “Blood Ties” story, then defend it against a zombie invasion in “Lara’s Nightmare”.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 21.1%, Third-Person Shooter 18.1%, Adventure 12.7%, Third Person 10.8%, Action 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: Refines the action-adventure formula with improved combat, survival mechanics, and expansive exploration.

Shape your fears… Fear the shapes. Embark on a journey where you face your worst fears and are confronted with the emotional impact of your actions in this narrative adventure game with puzzles, stealth and action.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.3%, Horror 13.4%, Exploration 10.2%, Adventure 9.8%, Action 9.8%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game with a female protagonist that focuses on narrative and atmospheric exploration.

Explore the last remnants of civilization in this vast, unforgiving, and interconnected world. Learn what is left of its history. Discover pockets of natural life in the perpetually expanding Omnistructure. Lose yourself in a journey unlike any other. Find your purpose in the world.

Why similar: Souls-like 45.7%, Action-Adventure 9.2%, Action 8.6%, Exploration 8.3%, Adventure 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging souls-like action-RPG that emphasizes exploration in a vast, atmospheric world.

Caroline Walker returns in the sequel to the award-winning survival horror classic. Explore the decaying remains of the secluded Villa Hess, use improvised weapons to confront terrifying creatures, and bend the fabric of reality to save your sister from a twisted cult.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 28%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, Shooter 8.8%, Third Person 8.3%, Exploration 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on exploration and puzzle-solving with a female protagonist in a challenging, atmospheric setting.

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: Female Protagonist 22.6%, Sci-fi 19.5%, Space 13%, Third Person 12.5%, Action-Adventure 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi action-adventure game that centers on exploration, environmental puzzles, and cleaning up a mysterious alien world.

Pascal's Wager: Definitive Edition is a challenging action role playing game set in a world of dark fantasy. Step into the shoes of Couriers, as they discover the tale behind the mysterious Dark Mist.

Why similar: Souls-like 52%, Difficult 12.9%, Adventure 8.9%, Action 8%, Action-Adventure 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging souls-like game that offers deep combat mechanics and a dark, atmospheric world to explore.

A single-player, third person horror action-adventure game set on a remote spiritual island retreat. To survive you must craft, fight, and escape the psychedelic horrors set loose when a spiritual ritual goes wrong and awakens a dimension of cosmic terror.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 22.5%, Third Person 13.1%, Horror 12.4%, Action-Adventure 11.6%, Mystery 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A third-person action-adventure game that blends supernatural horror with exploration and survival mechanics.

Experience the first-ever open world Star Wars™ game and explore distinct locations across the galaxy, both iconic and new. Risk it all as scoundrel Kay Vess, seeking freedom and the means to start a new life.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 23.2%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Sci-fi 11.3%, Third Person 8.2%, Space 7.9%

This is a TPS game. Shooting, fighting, dress-up, puzzle solving, and more. In the future, a special germ causes humans to be constantly infected and mutated. The protagonist, Jodi, is a brave journalist who goes on her way to find the legendary antidote and is in danger.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 29.6%, Female Protagonist 27.9%, Shooter 9.1%, Third Person 7.4%, Horror 6.2%

A third person survival horror game. Search for key objects, solve puzzles and face dangers in order to escape. Inspired by the old survival horror, with two playable characters and modern mechanics delve into the narrative story of Selene's Unbearable night.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 35%, Female Protagonist 15.5%, Horror 10.9%, Third Person 9.7%, Action-Adventure 8.5%

Why You'll Like It: An action-adventure game featuring a female protagonist and third-person shooting mechanics in a horror-themed setting.

Bright Memory is a lightning-fast fusion of the FPS and action genres, created by one-man development studio FYQD using Unreal Engine. Combine a wide variety of skills and abilities to unleash dazzling combo attacks.

Why similar: Souls-like 35.2%, Female Protagonist 21.9%, Sci-fi 13.8%, Shooter 11.6%, Action 7%

A Sensual Action-Adventure Shooter with a touch of SoulsLike combat, Customize your female protagonist with full body details and sexy outfits. Travel across the futuristic wasteland to defeat the Succubus Queen to save humanity. Unlock new weapons and succubus mods to grow in strength.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 25.6%, Souls-like 25.5%, Female Protagonist 16%, Action-Adventure 6.8%, Shooter 6.5%

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 22.4%, Female Protagonist 19.9%, Third-Person Shooter 19.9%, Action 15.6%, Third Person 5.8%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi action-RPG featuring a female protagonist and a focus on exploring a new planet.

This is an independent action shooting game with a third person horror atmosphere. Facing the terrifying monsters in the space station, you must overcome the shortage of supplies, solve numerous mysteries, and successfully escape danger

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 29.5%, Female Protagonist 21%, Shooter 11.7%, Action 11.6%, Horror 9.5%

EXOME is a co-op sci-fi survival shooter that blends wave-based survival with open-world exploration. Battle hordes of aliens, upgrade your arsenal, and uncover the hidden truths of the deep forest. Will you face it alone or bring your friends along?

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 26.6%, Difficult 10%, Sci-fi 9.8%, Aliens 9.6%, Shooter 8.3%

Scorn is an atmospheric first-person horror adventure game set in a nightmarish universe of odd forms and somber tapestry.

Why similar: Horror 40.9%, Sci-fi 29.1%, Adventure 15.4%, Action 8.8%, Singleplayer 5.9%

Praey for the Gods is a boss climbing open world adventure game where you play a lone hero sent to the edge of a dying frozen land to explore and solve the secrets of a never ending winter. Grapple, glide and grab hold of massive beasts as you fight to survive and return the world to proper order.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.2%, Third Person 15.1%, Action-Adventure 14.8%, Exploration 12.7%, Adventure 11.5%

A classic survival horror experience set in a dystopian future where humanity has uncovered a dark secret. Unravel a cosmic mystery, escape terrifying creatures, and scavenge an off-world government facility as Elster, a technician Replika searching for her lost dreams.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 27%, Sci-fi 20.5%, Third-Person Shooter 19.6%, Mystery 7.4%, Shooter 6.7%

Rebel Transmute is a challenging 2D action-platformer epic with heart! Explore the twisting caverns of an alien planet, augment your play-style to fit your strengths, battle deadly bosses, and uncover a dark truth as Moon Mikono searches for her long lost mother.

Why similar: Souls-like 30.8%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Sci-fi 13.4%, Difficult 10%, Space 9%

A third‑person psychological horror game where you explore both the real world and the spirit realm. As a medium drawn to a deserted resort, you’ll uncover dark secrets, confront echoes of trauma, and face the consequences of seeing more than one truth.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 34.6%, Adventure 23.3%, Horror 20.8%, Third Person 13.9%, Action 3.8%

If war is the closest we get to hell on earth, it's because Earth harbours the worst of demons: humankind. In an isolated country ravaged by infighting, discover the secrets of your past and deal with the repercussions of a mysterious calamity.

Why similar: Souls-like 41.7%, Third Person 12.7%, Action 10.1%, Adventure 8.7%, Exploration 8.6%

Play as Willow, who awakens in a deserted military facility with no memory of how she got there, accompanied only by an AI in her ear and a swarm of deadly robots. Can you uncover the mystery of what happened in the facility, learn about Willow's past, and make your way out alive?

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 34.9%, Action 13.5%, Shooter 13.3%, Female Protagonist 12%, Sci-fi 11.9%

Outriders’ brutal and bloody combat combines frenetic gunplay, violent powers and deep RPG systems to create a true genre hybrid.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 53.9%, Action 10%, Sci-fi 9.7%, Adventure 9.3%, Shooter 8.1%

A next-generation action experience where the elements obey you, the terrain bends to your will, and every victory is entirely your own.

Why similar: Souls-like 38.5%, Female Protagonist 16.6%, Action-Adventure 10.6%, Third Person 9.8%, Exploration 9.3%

In a mad and sublime utopian world, take part in explosive encounters. Adapt your fighting style to each opponent, use your environment and upgrade your equipment to fulfill your mission. If you want to reach the truth, you'll have to pay in blood.

Why similar: Sci-fi 18.9%, Shooter 13.4%, Horror 12.2%, Adventure 12%, Action-Adventure 11.6%

Push the limits of your combat skills, and master new abilities to progress through an unforgiving nonlinear 2D world. Face off against the relentless darkness that seeks to destroy you. In Moonscars, every death is a lesson learnt—and as you overcome each challenge, new truths will be revealed.

Why similar: Souls-like 54.5%, Female Protagonist 14.8%, Action 12.8%, Action-Adventure 10.1%, Difficult 5.7%

A third-person Action/Shooter that thrusts players into a sci-fi flavored nightmare scenario set in the post Cold War era.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 45.6%, Action 13.2%, Shooter 9.7%, Sci-fi 9.3%, Third Person 9.1%

This is a new type of PVE combat game that combines elements such as shooting, skill-based battles, exploration, search-and-destroy missions, PVE combat, survival in a free-roaming environment, vehicle control, and character customization.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 31.3%, Female Protagonist 21.8%, Shooter 9.7%, Action 8.7%, Adventure 8.1%

Them and Us is a classic, survival horror game with a focus on atmosphere and player immersion. Discover the truth of Alicia’s past as she descends further into her strange, unending nightmare.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 31.8%, Female Protagonist 21.2%, Third Person 10.8%, Horror 10.7%, Shooter 9.3%

Classic survival horror is back! Inspired by the original Resident Evil and Alone in the Dark series, Tormented Souls modernises with a fresh twist on the fixed perspective adventure - as Caroline Walker investigates the mysterious disappearance of twin girls in a terrifying mansion-turned-hospital.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 32.2%, Female Protagonist 20.2%, Horror 12.1%, Third Person 10.3%, Action 7.5%

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: Female Protagonist 23.7%, Sci-fi 20.7%, Aliens 20.7%, Space 12.6%, Adventure 10.8%

A fiercely formidable sci-fi survival game, set on a hostile alien world that wants you dead! Alone, or with a crew, do you have what it takes to survive?

Why similar: Female Protagonist 25.6%, Sci-fi 19.7%, Difficult 14.2%, Adventure 13.9%, Space 12.1%

Lust Effect [18+] is a first-person shooter with adult content. Explore a space station overrun by xenomorphs, manage resources, uncover spicy memories, and fight for survival in a mix of horror, sci-fi, and lust.

Why similar: Aliens 16.8%, Female Protagonist 16.5%, Sci-fi 13.6%, Space 9.6%, Shooter 9.2%

The sci-fi survival-horror classic returns, completely rebuilt to offer an even more immersive experience — including visual, audio, and gameplay improvements — while staying faithful to the original game’s thrilling vision.

Why similar: Third-Person Shooter 28.4%, Sci-fi 13.3%, Horror 11.1%, Aliens 9.7%, Space 9.6%

Bright Memory: Infinite is an all-new lightning-fast fusion of the FPS and action genres, created by FYQD-Studio. Combine a wide variety of skills and abilities to unleash dazzling combo attacks.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 38.2%, Sci-fi 16.4%, Action 15.5%, Souls-like 14.3%, Shooter 12%

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: Female Protagonist 22.5%, Sci-fi 21.7%, Shooter 13.4%, Horror 10.6%, Action 9.8%

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: Sci-fi 24.7%, Female Protagonist 18.9%, Difficult 12.8%, Action 10.3%, Action-Adventure 10.2%

South of Midnight is a new action-adventure from Compulsion Games. Explore the mythos and confront mysterious creatures of the Deep South in this modern folktale while learning to weave an ancient power to surmount obstacles and unravel your family’s hidden past.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 39.2%, Action-Adventure 19.5%, Third Person 17.3%, Adventure 9.4%, Action 8.7%

Welcome to CREO, the megacorporation saving the world! A catastrophic event has knocked you out during the first day on the job… you wake up equipped with a heavy-grade exoskeleton, in a destroyed section of the complex.

Why similar: Souls-like 65.3%, Sci-fi 9.5%, Difficult 7.1%, Third Person 6.1%, Action 5.8%

Dolmen is a terrifying new action RPG that combines futuristic Sci-Fi and Cosmic Horror elements. Will your timeline be erased or will you defeat your enemies to survive and fulfil your mission?

Why similar: Souls-like 68%, Action 12.3%, Adventure 11.3%, Sci-fi 8.3%