12 Games with a sci-fi setting like Between the Stars that you should try

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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 46 games similar to Between the Stars down to the 12 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. X3: Terran Conflict, SteamWorld Heist and Invincible Presents: Atom Eve top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Between the Stars.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Between the Stars

12 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Between the Stars. 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.

#1X3: Terran ConflictClosest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeSandbox WorldOpen WorldSpaceSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 85%· 2.8KRAWG👍 60%· 63MC73IGDB90· 1

Year 2008Dev EgosoftPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Between the Stars, expect deep RPG systems, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings base building, resource management and social trading, while skipping adventure storytelling

A game from the X series of games. The whole series consists of four main games - X: Beyond the Frontier, X2: The Threat, X3: Reunion and X Rebirth - and the sequels to them. Sequels, which include X3: Terran Conflict, can be considered as stand-alone games, their difference from the "main" games is that the sequels develop the ideas that first appear in the "main" games.

Where it drifts furthest from Between the Stars: progression.

It predates Between the Stars by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam

#2SteamWorld HeistClosest on combat

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeTacticalSci-FiSpace

Steam👍 94%· 6.2KIGDB88· 12OC86· 63

Year 2015Dev Image & FormOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Between the Stars, expect deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with visual 2d, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Between the Stars: visuals.

It predates Between the Stars by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG PS

#3Invincible Presents: Atom Eve

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloTacticalMeleeSci-FiNarrative

Steam👍 95%· 568IGDB80· 1OC80· 10

Year 2023Dev Terrible Posture Games · Skybound GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Like Between the Stars, it's known for deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

Invincible Presents: Atom Eve is the first original Invincible game from Skybound Games, the creator-led company behind Invincible and The Walking Dead.

Where it drifts furthest from Between the Stars: visuals and setting.

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Steam Epic

#4STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜Closest on progression

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeSci-FiExplorationCyberpunk

Steam👍 81%· 4.2KRAWG👍 54%· 333MC78IGDB78· 16OC77· 62

Year 2012Dev Capcom · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Between the Stars, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping deep simulation

Strider is a platforming hack and slash game developed by Double Helix Games. The game is a reboot of 1989 title, yet the developers didn't intend the game to be viewed as one. The title retells the original game's story.

Where it drifts furthest from Between the Stars: visuals and setting.

It predates Between the Stars by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam Xbox PS

#5Dex

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 87%· 3.5KIGDB69· 8OC74· 19

Year 2015Dev Dreadlocks Ltd. · Badland IndieOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with Between the Stars: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Between the Stars: visuals and setting.

It predates Between the Stars by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeSci-FiNarrativeCasual

Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB80· 7OC80· 65

Year 2018Dev ThroughLine Games · Square Enix CollectiveOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Between the Stars, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Between the Stars: visuals and setting.

Genre100Game mode100Combat76Setting30Visuals0

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeSci-FiNarrativeDark

Steam👍 98%· 75KRAWG👍 90%· 1.1KMC83IGDB85· 8OC84· 72

Year 2019Dev Askiisoft · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Between the Stars: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, precision platforming and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation

Katana ZERO is a fast paced neo-noir action platformer, focusing on tight, instant-death acrobatic combat, and a dark 80's neon aesthetic.

Where it drifts furthest from Between the Stars: visuals and setting.

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Steam GOG Xbox

#8Mega Man Zero

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloSci-FiPost-ApocalypticCyberpunk2D

Year 2002Dev Capcom

✓ Like Between the Stars, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, shooter and precision platforming, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Between the Stars: visuals and setting.

It predates Between the Stars by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

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Nintendo

#9Rampage

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloSci-FiMultiplayer2D

Year 1986Dev Bally Midway

✓ Like Between the Stars, it's known for deep RPG systems, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, multiplayer gameplay and visual 2d, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Between the Stars: visuals and setting.

It predates Between the Stars by 38 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Mega Man Zero 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloSci-FiMultiplayer2D

Year 2003Dev Inti Creates · Capcom

✓ Shared with Between the Stars: deep RPG systems, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, shooter and precision platforming, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Between the Stars: visuals and setting.

It predates Between the Stars by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

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Nintendo

#11Mega Man Zero 3

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloSci-FiMultiplayer2D

Year 2004Dev Inti Creates · Capcom

✓ Like Between the Stars, it's known for deep RPG systems, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, shooter and precision platforming, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Between the Stars: visuals and setting.

It predates Between the Stars by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

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Nintendo

#12Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The HyperStone Heist

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloSci-FiMultiplayer2D

Year 1992Dev Konami

✓ Shared with Between the Stars: deep RPG systems, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, multiplayer gameplay and visual 2d, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Between the Stars: visuals and setting.

It predates Between the Stars by 32 years, with what that implies technically.

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