13 Games with a sci-fi setting like Breath of Fire III that you should try

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We filtered the 46 games similar to Breath of Fire III down to the 13 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Chrono Trigger, Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut and Final Fantasy X top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Breath of Fire III.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Breath of Fire III

13 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Breath of Fire III. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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.

#1Chrono Trigger

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicFantasySci-FiIsometric

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Year 2008Dev Square Enix Product Development Division 5 · Square Enix

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, combat magic and fantasy world.

≠ Missing: turn-based strategy.

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#2Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeFantasySci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 89%· 6.5KIGDB80· 4

Year 2014Dev Harebrained SchemesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and strong narrative focus, while skipping ranged combat

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicFantasySci-FiIsometric

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

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and combat tactical, while skipping melee combat

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#4Shadowrun: Hong Kong

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicMeleeFantasySci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 87%· 4.8KIGDB78· 3OC82· 25

Year 2015Dev Harebrained SchemesOn Linux · PC · Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and combat tactical, while skipping ranged combat

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#5Dragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku II

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeFantasySci-FiIsometric

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Year 2003Dev Webfoot Technologies · Atari, Inc.

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, while skipping turn-based strategy

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#6Shadowrun Returns

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicSci-FiFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 14KIGDB73· 8

Year 2013Dev Harebrained SchemesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and combat tactical, while skipping melee combat

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleePost-ApocalypticSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 94%· 17K

Year 1998Dev Black Isle Studios · Interplay EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, survival mechanics and adventure storytelling, while skipping combat magic

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#8Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleePost-ApocalypticSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 94%· 25KRAWG👍 84%· 1.2K

Year 1997Dev Black Isle Studios · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping combat magic

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#9Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleePost-ApocalypticSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 90%· 20KIGDB81· 12OC77· 109

Year 2018Dev The Bearded Ladies · FuncomOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping combat magic

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#10Bloody Hell

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloRangedMeleeSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 98%· 6.8K

Year 2023Dev Pun IntendedPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, ranged combat and melee combat

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

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#11Everhood

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeSci-FiIsometricNarrative

Steam👍 95%· 14KIGDB77· 3OC82· 31

Year 2021Dev Jordi Roca · Surefire.GamesOn PC · Switch

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, adventure storytelling and shooter, while skipping turn-based strategy

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#12Akane

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeSci-FiIsometricCasual

Steam👍 96%· 2.9KRAWG👍 76%· 33OC73· 17

Year 2018Dev Ludic Studios · QubicGamesPlaytime ~3hOn 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, roguelike runs and vibe casual, while skipping turn-based strategy

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#13Jagged Alliance 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMagicSci-FiIsometricTactical

Year 1999Dev Sir-Tech Canada · Titan ComputerOn Linux · PC · Mac

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

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, roguelike runs and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping melee combat

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