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We filtered the 42 games similar to AM2R: Return of Samus down to the 21 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Metroid: Samus Returns, Metroid Dread and Teslagrad top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to AM2R: Return of Samus.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

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Year 2016Dev DoctorM64

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to AM2R: Return of Samus is Metroid: Samus Returns — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Metroid Dread and Teslagrad follow close behind.

#1Metroid: Samus Returns97 #2Metroid Dread97 #3Teslagrad97 #4Gateways97 #5Waking Mars97

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like AM2R: Return of Samus

21 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to AM2R: Return of Samus. Each one has been evaluated across 7 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Metroid: Samus Returns

97

Metroid: Samus Returns

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2D

IGDB88· 14OC86· 92

Year 2017Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming.

#2Metroid Dread

97

Metroid Dread

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DHardcore

IGDB84· 11OC87· 153

Year 2021Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with shooter, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus

97

Teslagrad

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee

Steam👍 84%· 2.5KIGDB79· 6OC79· 45

Year 2013Dev Rain Games · CIRCLE EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus

97

Gateways

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2D

Steam👍 90%· 250MC72IGDB70· 1

Year 2012Dev Smudged Cat GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design

97

Waking Mars

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee

Steam👍 89%· 1.2KRAWG👍 55%· 66MC79

Year 2012Dev Tiger Style · Tiger Style GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, strong narrative focus and melee combat

97

Bad Bots

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee

Steam👍 55%· 260MC49IGDB50· 2

Year 2013Dev Point Five Projects · Digital TribePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, ranged combat and visual pixel

97

Gato Roboto

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee

Steam👍 94%· 5.1KIGDB76· 5OC75· 47

Year 2019Dev doinksoft · Devolver DigitalOn PC · Xbox · Switch

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, punishing difficulty and melee combat

Steam GOG Nintendo

97

Iconoclasts

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee

Steam👍 86%· 4.9KIGDB85· 8OC84· 57

Year 2018Dev Joakim Sandberg · Bifrost EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel

#9Shadow Complex

96

Shadow Complex

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DTactical

IGDB85· 4

Year 2009Dev ChAIR Entertainment Group · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, shooter and combat tactical

96

Metroid

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DOpen World

IGDB60· 1

Year 1987Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Playtronic

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression

#11Metroid: Zero Mission

96

Metroid: Zero Mission

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DOpen World

IGDB95· 2

Year 2004Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: shooter, open world exploration and loot and gear systems

#12Metroid Fusion

96

Metroid Fusion

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee

IGDB85· 2

Year 2002Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, melee combat and loot and gear systems

#13SteamWorld Dig 2

96

SteamWorld Dig 2

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee

Steam👍 95%· 8.9KRAWG👍 86%· 433MC88IGDB89· 11OC88· 84

Year 2017Dev Image & FormPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, vibe casual and melee combat

95

The Fall

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee

Steam👍 88%· 3.7KIGDB78· 2OC74· 38

Year 2014Dev Over The MoonOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, shooter and horror tension

95

Axiom Verge

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee

Steam👍 90%· 6.5KIGDB84· 15OC85· 90

Year 2015Dev Thomas Happ GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, melee combat and setting cyberpunk

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