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We filtered the 50 games similar to Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura down to the 11 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing, The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II and Final Fantasy X top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura

11 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura. Each one has been evaluated across 18 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.

#1The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeMagicNarrativeFantasySci-FiExplorationSkill TreeCraftingIsometric

Steam👍 83%· 10KRAWG👍 58%· 326MC72IGDB64· 5

Year 2013Playtime ~4hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, tower defense planning and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping turn-based strategy

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#2The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeMagicFantasySci-FiExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 69%· 2.6KRAWG👍 63%· 111MC77IGDB74· 4OC73· 34

Year 2014Playtime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, tower defense planning and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping turn-based strategy

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicTacticalNarrativeFantasySci-FiIsometric

IGDB95· 2

Year 2001Dev Square Product Development Division 1 · Square Electronic Arts

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: visual 2d and visual third person, while skipping open world exploration

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#4Hyper Light Drifter

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeFantasySci-FiExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 19KIGDB89· 11OC84· 59

Year 2016Dev Heart MachineOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, shooter and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping turn-based strategy

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#5Shadowrun: Hong Kong

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalMagicMeleeNarrativeFantasySci-FiSkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 87%· 4.8KIGDB78· 3OC82· 25

Year 2015Dev Harebrained SchemesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: setting cyberpunk, while skipping open world exploration

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeRangedFantasySci-FiIsometric

IGDB60· 1

Year 1997Dev Capcom

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat magic

≠ Where it differs: brings post-apocalyptic world, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#7Divinity: Dragon Commander

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeFantasySci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 74%· 2.5KRAWG👍 44%· 107MC76IGDB75· 2

Year 2013Dev Larian StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, dark, oppressive atmosphere and visual third person, while skipping adventure storytelling

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Steam GOG

#8Zombies Ate My Neighbors

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-FiIsometric

Year 1993Dev LucasArts · Konami

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, shooter and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping turn-based strategy

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#9Fallout Tactics: Brotherhood of Steel

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerTacticalMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 79%· 2.9KRAWG👍 58%· 338MC82

Year 2001Dev Micro Forte · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, stealth mechanics and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping adventure storytelling

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Steam GOG Epic

#10Earth 2160

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 73%· 1.5KRAWG👍 51%· 39MC73IGDB78· 2

Year 2005Dev Reality Pump · TopWare InteractivePlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, real-time strategy and setting space, while skipping turn-based strategy

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Steam GOG

#11ACE - Arena: Cyber Evolution

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 66%· 1.1KRAWG👍 5%· 43

Year 2014Dev Spearhead GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation, real-time strategy and online features, while skipping turn-based strategy

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