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We filtered the 50 games similar to Captain Commando down to the 18 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time, Michael Jackson's Moonwalker and Battletoads top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Captain Commando.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

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Year 1991Dev Capcom

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Captain Commando is Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time — scoring 93/100 on our similarity scale. Michael Jackson's Moonwalker and Battletoads follow close behind.

#1Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time93 #2Michael Jackson's Moonwalker91 #3Battletoads90 #4Rampage88 #5Mega Man Zero 288

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Captain Commando

18 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Captain Commando. Each one has been evaluated across 9 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.

#1Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time

93

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-Fi2D

IGDB40

Year 1992Dev Konami

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and setting scifi.

≠ Missing: precision platforming.

#2Michael Jackson's Moonwalker

91

Michael Jackson's Moonwalker

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-Fi2D

Year 1990Dev Emerald Software · U.S. GoldOn PC

✓ Like Captain Commando, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: combat magic and setting space, while skipping offline

90

Battletoads

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-Fi2D

OC73· 115

Year 1991Dev Rare · Masaya

✓ Like Captain Commando, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with melee combat and setting cyberpunk, while skipping offline

88

Rampage

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerSci-Fi2D

Year 1986Dev Bally Midway

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and setting scifi.

≠ Missing: precision platforming.

#5Mega Man Zero 2

88

Mega Man Zero 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerSci-Fi2D

Year 2003Dev Inti Creates · Capcom

✓ Shared with Captain Commando: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, while skipping offline

#6Mega Man Zero 3

88

Mega Man Zero 3

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerSci-Fi2D

Year 2004Dev Inti Creates · Capcom

✓ Like Captain Commando, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with shooter, while skipping offline

#7Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The HyperStone Heist

88

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The HyperStone Heist

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMultiplayerSci-Fi2D

Year 1992Dev Konami

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and setting scifi.

≠ Missing: precision platforming.

#8Invincible Presents: Atom Eve

82

Invincible Presents: Atom Eve

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloSci-Fi2DTacticalMelee

Steam👍 95%· 568IGDB80· 1OC80· 10

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

✓ Like Captain Commando, it's known for deep RPG systems, setting scifi and single-player focus

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

#9SteamWorld Heist

80

SteamWorld Heist

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloSci-Fi2DMeleeTactical

Steam👍 94%· 6.2KIGDB88· 12OC86· 63

Year 2015Dev Image & FormOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Captain Commando, expect deep RPG systems, setting scifi and single-player focus

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

#10STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜

80

STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloSci-Fi2DMeleeCyberpunk

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

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

✓ Like Captain Commando, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, adventure storytelling and melee combat, while skipping offline

80

Unavowed

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloSci-Fi2DMagicNarrative

Steam👍 96%· 2.6KIGDB79· 5OC87· 25

Year 2018Dev Wadjet Eye GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Captain Commando, expect deep RPG systems, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

Steam GOG Nintendo

#12The Longest Journey

79

The Longest Journey

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloSci-Fi2DMagicNarrative

Steam👍 90%· 2.1KIGDB90· 1

Year 1999Dev FuncomOn PC · iOS

✓ Like Captain Commando, it's known for deep RPG systems, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

#13Mega Man Zero

79

Mega Man Zero

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloSci-Fi2DPost-ApocalypticCyberpunk

Year 2002Dev Capcom

✓ Like Captain Commando, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

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

#14Forgotton Anne

79

Forgotton Anne

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloSci-Fi2DMeleeNarrative

Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB80· 7OC80· 65

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

✓ If you enjoyed Captain Commando, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

#15X3: Terran Conflict

79

X3: Terran Conflict

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloSci-FiMeleeSandbox WorldOpen World

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

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

✓ If you enjoyed Captain Commando, expect deep RPG systems, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, sandbox freedom and turn-based strategy, while skipping action RPG combat

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