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We filtered the 43 games similar to BLUE REVOLVER down to the 22 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Cave Story+, Downwell and Hard Reset top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to BLUE REVOLVER.

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Year 2016Dev Stellar Circle
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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to BLUE REVOLVER is Cave Story+ — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Downwell and Hard Reset follow close behind.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like BLUE REVOLVER

22 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to BLUE REVOLVER. Each one has been evaluated across 11 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.

Cave Story+
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeRangedHardcoreSci-Fi2DPixel Art
Steam👍 93%· 8.0KRAWG👍 79%· 316MC83IGDB81· 1OC88· 16
Year 2010Dev NicalisPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and adventure storytelling, while skipping setting anime

Downwell
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeRangedHardcoreSci-FiPixel Art2D
Steam👍 97%· 8.5KRAWG👍 76%· 457MC81IGDB78· 8OC83· 44
Year 2015Dev Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and roguelike runs, while skipping setting anime

Hard Reset
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiProcedural
Steam👍 82%· 4.9KIGDB70· 4
Year 2011Dev Flying Wild HogOn PC

✓ Both are arena shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, procedural generation and setting cyberpunk, while skipping ranged combat

MDK2
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiNarrative
Steam👍 81%· 237IGDB90· 1
Year 2000Dev BioWare · Interplay EntertainmentOn PC

✓ Both are arena shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, third-person shooting and adventure storytelling, while skipping ranged combat

SuperHot: Mind Control Delete
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiNarrative
Steam👍 84%· 13KIGDB84· 10OC81· 70
Year 2020Dev SUPERHOT TeamOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are arena shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, strong narrative focus and setting cyberpunk, while skipping ranged combat

Ruiner
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiIsometric
Steam👍 89%· 12KIGDB76· 12OC77· 88
Year 2017Dev Reikon Games · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are arena shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems, while skipping ranged combat

Defy Gravity Extended
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2D
Steam👍 86%· 8.5KRAWG👍 12%· 162
Year 2016Dev Paul Fisch · Fish Factory GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are arena shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, precision platforming and vibe casual, while skipping ranged combat

Nuclear Throne
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeRangedHardcoreSci-FiPixel ArtIsometric2D
Steam👍 96%· 20KRAWG👍 83%· 301IGDB84· 4OC86· 24
Year 2015Dev VlambeerPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling, while skipping setting anime

Quake III Arena
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi
Steam👍 96%· 4.0KRAWG👍 90%· 530IGDB87· 3
Year 1999Dev id Software · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of arena shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: competitive edge, dark, oppressive atmosphere and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping setting anime

Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeRangedHardcoreSci-Fi
Steam👍 96%· 3.4KRAWG👍 85%· 603MC87IGDB83· 3
Year 2001Dev Croteam · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Nintendo

✓ Same family of arena shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping setting anime

Roboquest
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi
Steam👍 95%· 24KRAWG👍 84%· 44IGDB83· 3OC85· 12
Year 2020Dev RyseUp StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Both are arena shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, procedural generation and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping setting anime

Brotato
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreSci-FiIsometric2D
Steam👍 96%· 114KRAWG👍 84%· 142OC75· 6
Year 2022Dev BlobfishPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of arena shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, survival mechanics and deep RPG systems, while skipping setting anime

DOOM
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi
Steam👍 97%· 28KRAWG👍 91%· 837MC83IGDB90· 1
Year 1993Dev SEGAOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping setting anime

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi
Steam👍 95%· 48KRAWG👍 86%· 1.4KMC82IGDB80· 2
Year 2007Dev GSC Game WorldPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom, while skipping setting anime

Clone Drone in the Danger Zone
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiPixel Art
Steam👍 96%· 38KRAWG👍 90%· 57
Year 2016Dev Doborog GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, deep simulation and deep RPG systems, while skipping ranged combat

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