Games Like Spirits of Xanadu

In Prey, you awaken aboard Talos I, a space station orbiting the moon in the year 2032. You are the key subject of an experiment meant to alter humanity forever – but things have gone terribly wrong. The space station has been overrun by hostile aliens and you are now being hunted.

Why similar: Immersive Sim 14.9%, Space 14.5%, Sci-fi 12.5%, FPS 11%, Horror 7.2%

Why You'll Like It: The definitive modern immersive sim set on a sprawling, atmospheric space station filled with mystery and danger.

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 23%, Sci-fi 15.1%, Adventure 12.2%, Horror 10.1%, Indie 9%

Why You'll Like It: You play as the station's AI, providing a unique and deeply atmospheric perspective on a derelict space facility.

A first-person fight to the death in the depths of space!

Why similar: Immersive Sim 20.3%, FPS 14.2%, Sci-fi 13.4%, Space 11.8%, Horror 9%

Why You'll Like It: This remake of the genre-defining classic perfectly captures the feeling of navigating a hostile, abandoned space station.

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 25.3%, Sci-fi 19.3%, Story Rich 12.2%, Atmospheric 11.3%, Adventure 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses heavily on the narrative-driven investigation of an abandoned space station, mirroring the core premise of Xanadu.

Discover the true meaning of fear in Alien: Isolation, a survival horror set in an atmosphere of constant dread and mortal danger.

Why similar: Space 18.2%, Horror 16.7%, Sci-fi 15.6%, Female Protagonist 9.5%, Atmospheric 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Masterfully recreates the feeling of being alone and hunted within a decaying, claustrophobic space environment.

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: FPS 21.1%, Open World 16.2%, Sci-fi 15.1%, Exploration 7.9%, Space 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: Features a lonely, atmospheric sci-fi landscape with a strong focus on exploration and tactical combat.

From the creators of Amnesia: The Dark Descent comes SOMA, a sci-fi horror game set below the waves of the Atlantic ocean. Struggle to survive a hostile world that will make you question your very existence.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 15%, Sci-fi 14.2%, Horror 13.8%, Atmospheric 9.6%, Mystery 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: Shares the deep, philosophical sci-fi atmosphere and isolated exploration found in the seed game.

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 19.9%, Sci-fi 15.9%, Female Protagonist 11.8%, Story Rich 9.6%, Mystery 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a similar narrative-focused exploration of an empty, high-tech space facility through environmental storytelling.

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 28.8%, Sci-fi 14.9%, Adventure 10.5%, Mystery 7.8%, Atmospheric 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A strong narrative-focused space adventure that emphasizes environmental storytelling and solitary problem-solving.

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: Space 15.9%, FPS 13.9%, Sci-fi 11%, Mystery 10.4%, Psychological Horror 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A recent title that leans into the first-person space exploration and mystery genre with a focus on environmental puzzles.

Named Game of the Year 2019 by Giant Bomb, Polygon, Eurogamer, and The Guardian, Outer Wilds is a critically-acclaimed and award-winning open world mystery about a solar system trapped in an endless time loop.

Why similar: Space 18.4%, Great Soundtrack 13.8%, Mystery 11.1%, Exploration 9.1%, Open World 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: While more open, it captures the same sense of profound mystery and discovery in a space-faring context.

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 20.6%, Sci-fi 15.7%, Mystery 13%, Female Protagonist 11.4%, Exploration 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A narrative-heavy exploration game set on a derelict spaceship that focuses on uncovering the crew's fate.

System Shock® 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster is a genre defining experience that established innovative game-play mechanics that are a staple of the FPS and RPG genre today. Survive the wretched corridors of the Von Braun. Your training has prepared you for this.

Why similar: Immersive Sim 20.4%, FPS 17.1%, Sci-fi 12.7%, Horror 9.9%, Shooter 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: The spiritual ancestor to the immersive sim mechanics and eerie, isolated atmosphere present in the seed game.

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: FPS 17.7%, Sci-fi 12.8%, Mystery 11.3%, Female Protagonist 9.7%, Shooter 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person shooter with a strong, surreal, and atmospheric sci-fi narrative that feels grounded and lonely.

After a century in stasis the girl En arrives at her destination: A Palace out of legend. Out here, using forgotten technologies, she hopes to bring back a life that shouldn’t have been lost. But nothing could prepare her for what she’ll face in the ancient halls below.

Why similar: Sci-fi 25.8%, Female Protagonist 19.7%, Atmospheric 10.6%, Horror 10.5%, Great Soundtrack 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: Features a high-concept, atmospheric sci-fi setting with unique immersive-sim mechanics that reward careful observation.

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 24%, Sci-fi 18.2%, Female Protagonist 14.9%, First-Person 10.1%, Great Soundtrack 9.5%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person puzzle game set on a space station that explores deep sci-fi themes through methodical exploration.

Event[0] is a sci-fi narrative exploration game where you build a relationship with a lonely spaceship computer to get home to Earth.

Why similar: Space 22.7%, Sci-fi 16.7%, Mystery 13.3%, Atmospheric 10.1%, First-Person 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A unique, atmospheric mystery set on a lonely space station where you must communicate with an AI to survive.

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: Space 23.2%, Horror 15.9%, Sci-fi 15.9%, Psychological Horror 12.1%, Shooter 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: While more combat-heavy, it perfectly captures the dread of a derelict, sci-fi environment.

Syndrome, a sci-fi survival horror game that places you in a living hell inside a doomed starship. Find out what happened to your lost crew. Run. Hide. Fight. Survive.

Why similar: FPS 19.3%, Space 15.2%, Horror 12%, Psychological Horror 11.5%, Shooter 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A survival horror game set on a derelict ship that mirrors the isolation and tension of the Xanadu.

In this relaxing space flight adventure, you pilot the science vessel Eurisko XI on a quest through deep space. Explore fascinating, fractal-based exoplanets and uncover their mysteries. Analyze artifacts and upgrade your ship to unlock new pathways. Your mission: find humanity’s new home.

Why similar: Space 26.9%, Mystery 15.3%, Sci-fi 14.3%, Exploration 10.8%, Atmospheric 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the solitary exploration of space environments with a heavy emphasis on mystery and atmosphere.

Survival, horror at the sunless depths of the Pacific Ocean: Stranded on the seafloor with low light and few tools, an industrial diver takes desperate steps to surface before his oxygen — and sanity — give out.

Why similar: Horror 20.7%, Psychological Horror 19.8%, Mystery 16.1%, First-Person 12.2%, Atmospheric 12%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a claustrophobic, atmospheric survival experience that echoes the isolation of the seed game.

INFRA puts you into the boots of a structural analyst on a routine mission. Quickly though, your task turns into a fight for survival, all caused by deep-rooted schemes of the past. Your tools are simple: your camera and the wits to navigate a labyrinth of debris.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 14%, Mystery 13.5%, Exploration 12.8%, Atmospheric 12.2%, First-Person 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: While not in space, it shares the methodical, atmospheric, and puzzle-heavy exploration of abandoned industrial sites.

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 24.6%, Atmospheric 14.3%, Female Protagonist 13.7%, Action-Adventure 12.6%, Horror 12.2%

Why You'll Like It: A moody, atmospheric sci-fi game that captures the feeling of being alone on a desolate, alien world.

A strange signal... an alien craft... an interplanetary, gravity-defying journey through space and time.

Why similar: Space 30.5%, Sci-fi 14.9%, Atmospheric 14.1%, Exploration 13.1%, Mystery 12.3%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on the atmospheric, meditative side of space exploration and traversal across alien landscapes.

Experience an immersive sci-fi adventure. Walk in the footsteps of the ill-fated crew members of the Miranda station. Explore a world cloaked in mystery and danger, solve clever puzzles to help discover the questions that...

Why similar: Space 28.8%, Sci-fi 15.5%, Exploration 10.5%, Adventure 9.2%, First-Person 9%

Why You'll Like It: Directly aligns with the theme of exploring an isolated, abandoned space environment with a focus on survival.

You left. Now they’re dead. Ambrosia Sky: Act One is an immersive sim about exploring an asteroid colony devastated by an unknown contamination. Survive and harvest strains of hostile alien fungi, explore treacherous environments, and find meaning and beauty in so much death—the first of two acts.

Why similar: Immersive Sim 17.1%, Space 16.8%, Sci-fi 12%, Female Protagonist 10.1%, Action-Adventure 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A modern indie immersive sim that emphasizes exploration and atmospheric storytelling in a sci-fi setting.

Inspired by BioShock and System Shock 2, Void Bastards is a revolutionary new strategy-shooter that will test your wits as well as exercise your aim. Can you lead the misfit prisoners of the Void Ark through the derelict spaceships and myriad dangers of the Sargasso Nebula?

Why similar: FPS 21.1%, Immersive Sim 20%, Space 18.7%, Sci-fi 12.6%, Shooter 11%

Why You'll Like It: A stylized FPS that involves boarding abandoned ships to scavenge for resources in a hostile space setting.

Deep in international waters, Tesla’s Helios stands still. An unbound utopia for scientific research, Rose Archer steps aboard in search of her sister, quickly to discover not all is as it seems. A single word covers the entrance… QUARANTINE!

Why similar: Female Protagonist 27.5%, Horror 21.3%, Adventure 17.3%, First-Person 14.3%, Indie 11.4%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a narrative-driven, atmospheric experience on a massive, isolated structure that feels like a period-piece sci-fi.

Play as an Artificial Intelligence guiding a stranded xenobiologist through a beautiful and mysterious alien ocean. A non-violent sci-fi story, enter a world of wonder, fear and vulnerability, unraveling the history and ecology of an impossible planet. What will you discover together?

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 14.9%, Exploration 11.3%, Atmospheric 10.3%, Space 9.6%, Story Rich 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a unique, atmospheric approach to alien exploration and environmental storytelling from a specialized perspective.

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 23.2%, Sci-fi 19.1%, Female Protagonist 13.3%, Story Rich 10.7%, Adventure 9.3%

Why You'll Like It: A walking simulator that focuses on the mystery of an abandoned space colony and the logs left behind.

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: Space 18.4%, Immersive Sim 12.3%, Sci-fi 12.2%, Mystery 10%, Action-Adventure 9.8%

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: FPS 17.4%, Space 14.8%, Sci-fi 14.1%, Shooter 10.2%, Action-Adventure 9.2%

Morphite is a casual atmospheric FPS, inspired by the classics. Research plants and animals, battle hostile entities, and unravel a mystery surrounding a rare material called Morphite.

Why similar: Space 34.2%, Adventure 19.7%, Female Protagonist 18.6%, Action 15.9%, Indie 11.5%

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: Space 23.2%, Sci-fi 16.7%, Female Protagonist 14.4%, Action-Adventure 11.2%, Story Rich 10%

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: Space 14.4%, Sci-fi 13.2%, Great Soundtrack 12.8%, Female Protagonist 12.5%, Mystery 9.6%

A teenage girl and the vengeful ghost possessing her stumble onto horrors of cosmic proportions as the latter searches for a way to murder the former.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 18.8%, Psychological Horror 12.9%, Mystery 12%, Female Protagonist 10.7%, Horror 10.6%

Survive a macabre world conjured up by the tortured memories of Angelica.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 23.1%, Horror 13.3%, Great Soundtrack 11.5%, Adventure 10.6%, Mystery 9.4%

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 15.8%, Sci-fi 15.8%, Space 11.2%, Shooter 8.5%, Action-Adventure 8.2%

The stage is set. Imagine an old baroque manor, perhaps a hotel or a museum, somewhere in central Europe. A woman wanders in search of answers.

Why similar: Mystery 18.2%, Horror 14.4%, Exploration 13.4%, Action-Adventure 12.3%, Female Protagonist 11.3%

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 22.2%, Action 12.9%, Adventure 12.7%, Female Protagonist 12.3%, Sci-fi 12.1%

Anabasis & Co. welcomes you to the family - we’re so glad to have you here! Your mandate as part of this research project will be to monitor and document a new energy form: the [REDACTED]. To begin, let’s review your perso- oh? We’re detecting some anomalies near you… care to investigate?

Why similar: Space 21%, Psychological Horror 13.2%, Sci-fi 11.8%, Horror 11.5%, Female Protagonist 10%

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: Space 23.2%, Sci-fi 18.8%, Female Protagonist 15.7%, Mystery 15.4%, Story Rich 9%

Ghostship Aftermath takes survival horror to a new level with random events and multiple story-lines. Your survival skills will be put to the test on a huge open-world military spacecraft with limited light and oxygen as you struggle to discover what happened, and fight to stay alive!

Why similar: Horror 36.9%, Sci-fi 26.3%, Indie 12.5%, Adventure 12.2%, Action 12%

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 25.9%, Female Protagonist 16.8%, Action 12.3%, Space 9.1%, Story Rich 7.9%

Imagine a world where death is no longer final, where precious memories are saved to enjoy forever, where your soul is immortal. Master Reboot is a haunting first-person sci-fi adventure.

Why similar: Psychological Horror 18%, Sci-fi 16%, Horror 13.3%, Atmospheric 11.5%, Female Protagonist 9.9%

In the distant future, the X universe faces a period of profound and irrevocable change. While the universe stumbles towards an uncertain future, countless adventures await as new enemies rise in search of power.

Why similar: Space 53.4%, Sci-fi 23.8%, Open World 8.6%, Action 6.3%, Singleplayer 2.3%

A minimal space exploration and survival game. Pilot the last vessel of a fallen civilization into the vast unknown, in search of a new world to call home.

Why similar: Space 37.3%, Great Soundtrack 22.6%, Exploration 13.6%, Action 9.9%, Sci-fi 8.9%

Lunar Nightmare is a retro-inspired sci-fi thriller, set on an abandoned Moon base, where you have to solve the mystery behind missing crew members, ancient discoveries around deep down the Lunar surface, rouge-AI trying to control your fate and ghastly androids to revolting against your command.

Why similar: Space 24.8%, Sci-fi 21.6%, Horror 19%, Psychological Horror 17.6%, Adventure 7.8%

ROUTINE is a First Person Sci-Fi Horror set on an abandoned lunar base designed around an 80s vision of the future. Explore and investigate your surroundings as you survive against unknown threats.

Why similar: Space 18%, Sci-fi 15.1%, Psychological Horror 14.4%, Horror 9.7%, Atmospheric 9.5%

Journey to another planet and discover its secrets in order to bring your loved one back to life. Experience an adventure, inspired by old school classics like Another World, Heart of Darkness and Flashback.

Why similar: Sci-fi 29%, Adventure 21.4%, Action 15%, Indie 12%, Atmospheric 10.8%

Hardcore sci-fi first person shooter. You are a liaison on Vega 237 spacecraft. All crew members died and you are all by yourself in the midst of an unknown planet. Your goal is to find out what happened to the crew and establish the signal's nature.

Why similar: Adventure 36.7%, Action 36%, Indie 27.2%

CRUSH DEPTH is first-person sci-fi horror game set at the bottom of the ocean. A salvage operation that would set you up for life goes sideways when you realize you're not alone down there. You'll solve puzzles and run from danger as you uncover the mysterious fate of Eclipse Station.

Why similar: Sci-fi 18.3%, Female Protagonist 13.8%, Horror 13.8%, Action-Adventure 11.7%, Exploration 11%

Use the power of music to reawaken long forgotten memories in Distortions, a story-driven journey through a world of unparalleled beauty.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 29.8%, Adventure 15.4%, Open World 12.9%, Atmospheric 12.8%, Exploration 10.6%

Interact with the spirits of the dead, solve the puzzles of the mysterious mansion and help Elena find her missing father in the horror/adventure puzzle game: Whispering Willows.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 22.9%, Female Protagonist 13.4%, Mystery 13%, Atmospheric 10.6%, Horror 10.4%

Latona Research Station has been destroyed by unknown assailants. The only survivor is a young girl who was rescued by the Starship Quicksilver and her renowned captain.

Why similar: Space 30.5%, Sci-fi 19.8%, Adventure 11.9%, Story Rich 11.7%, Female Protagonist 10.5%

Clinging to the memory of her vanished sisters, an isolated woman wanders a dying reality.

Why similar: Female Protagonist 24.1%, Atmospheric 19.7%, Exploration 18.5%, Story Rich 16.7%, Mystery 12.4%

Red Matter is a story-driven VR puzzle adventure game set during a dystopian sci-fi Cold War. Take on the role of Agent Epsilon, an astronaut of the Atlantic Union dispatched to an abandoned Volgravian moon base on a faraway planet. Your mission: to investigate a shady top secret research project.

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 16.8%, Immersive Sim 13.4%, Sci-fi 13.2%, Mystery 12.3%, Horror 8.6%

Get lost beneath the fog in The Wild Eternal, a reflective first-person exploration game. Embark on a meditative journey to heal the scars of your past. Can you escape the cycle of reincarnation?

Why similar: Great Soundtrack 17.5%, Female Protagonist 14%, Mystery 12.4%, Atmospheric 10%, Exploration 9.7%

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 16.9%, Horror 16.8%, Psychological Horror 16.7%, Great Soundtrack 13.6%, Adventure 11.8%