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We filtered the 44 games similar to Cocoon down to the 15 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Q.U.B.E. 2, Freedom Planet and Lode Runner top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Cocoon.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

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NarrativeSolo

Year 2023Dev Geometric Interactive

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Cocoon is Q.U.B.E. 2 — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Freedom Planet and Lode Runner follow close behind.

#1Q.U.B.E. 296 #2Freedom Planet91 #3Lode Runner94 #4Q.U.B.E.94 #5The Talos Principle II94

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Cocoon

15 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

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

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Q.U.B.E. 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeSci-FiSpaceMelee

Steam👍 84%· 1.7KIGDB73· 6OC76· 51

Year 2018Dev Toxic GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, melee combat and visual first person, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

#2Freedom Planet

91

Freedom Planet

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeSci-FiSpaceExploration

Steam👍 95%· 4.9KRAWG👍 77%· 77MC81IGDB82· 7OC81· 45

Year 2014Dev GalaxyTrail · MarvelousPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty, cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

94

Lode Runner

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2D

IGDB80· 1

Year 1983Dev Brøderbund Software · BanprestoOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling

94

Q.U.B.E.

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloSci-FiFirst Person

IGDB68· 2

Year 2011Dev Toxic GamesOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation and visual first person, while skipping adventure storytelling

#5The Talos Principle II

94

The Talos Principle II

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeLinearSci-FiExploration3D

Steam👍 95%· 13KIGDB90· 6

Year 2023Dev Croteam · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, post-apocalyptic world and visual first person, while skipping setting space

#6The Edge Ball

93

The Edge Ball

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeSci-FiExplorationMelee

Steam👍 88%· 39KRAWG👍 83%· 2.4KMC81IGDB73· 6

Year 2008Dev Electronic Arts DICE · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with melee combat, setting cyberpunk and visual first person, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

#7Far: Lone Sails

93

Far: Lone Sails

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeSci-FiExplorationMelee

Steam👍 95%· 26KIGDB78· 2OC80· 40

Year 2018Dev Okomotive · Assemble EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, survival mechanics and melee combat, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

91

Viewfinder

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeSci-FiExplorationMelee

Steam👍 94%· 12KIGDB89· 3OC83· 94

Year 2023Dev Sad Owl Studios · ThunderfulOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and visual first person, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

90

Tinykin

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeSci-FiExplorationMelee

Steam👍 98%· 4.1KRAWG👍 90%· 88IGDB83· 3OC82· 45

Year 2022Dev Splashteam · tinyBuildPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, melee combat and visual third person, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

#10Thomas Was Alone

90

Thomas Was Alone

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeLinearSci-FiHardcore

Steam👍 94%· 9.4KIGDB76· 8

Year 2012Dev Bithell GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty, vibe casual and visual 2d, while skipping setting space

#11Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus®

90

Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus®

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeSci-FiMeleeStealth

Steam👍 95%· 1.7KRAWG👍 86%· 147IGDB80· 1

Year 1998Dev Sony Interactive Entertainment · GT Interactive SoftwarePlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, punishing difficulty and melee combat, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

90

INSIDE

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeSci-FiMeleeStealth

Steam👍 97%· 74KRAWG👍 90%· 2.6KMC87IGDB93· 39OC91· 169

Year 2016Dev PlaydeadPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

89

Sunblaze

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeSci-FiMeleeHardcore

Steam👍 91%· 466OC75· 12

Year 2021Dev Games From Earth · Bonus Stage PublishingPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty, cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Steam GOG Nintendo

#14A Story About My Uncle

89

A Story About My Uncle

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeSci-FiRangedCasual

Steam👍 92%· 29KIGDB69· 2OC79· 17

Year 2014Dev Gone North Games · Coffee Stain StudiosOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, ranged combat and fantasy world, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

89

Darq

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeSci-FiStealthMelee

Steam👍 94%· 4.2KIGDB70· 1OC73· 19

Year 2019Dev Unfold GamesOn Xbox · PC · Switch

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

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