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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 39 games similar to Creatures of Ava down to the 16 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™, Owlboy and The Gunk top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Creatures of Ava.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreAction-Adventure

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Year 2024Dev Inverge Studios

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Creatures of Ava is STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™ — scoring 43/100 on our similarity scale. Owlboy and The Gunk follow close behind.

#1STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™43 #2Owlboy42 #3The Gunk40 #4Outer Wilds38 #5Life is Strange: Before the Storm38

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Creatures of Ava

16 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Creatures of Ava. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

#1STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™Closest on combat

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STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiSpaceFantasyExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 88%· 172KRAWG👍 85%· 2.3KMC80IGDB83· 13OC82· 176

Year 2019Dev Respawn Entertainment · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Creatures of Ava, it's known for adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Cal Kestis—one of the last surviving members of the Jedi Order after the purge of Order 66—is now a Padawan on the run. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is an action-adventure game set after Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith™.

Where it drifts furthest from Creatures of Ava: tone.

Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100Progression53Genre50

Steam Epic Xbox

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Owlboy

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozyFantasySci-FiExploration

Steam👍 84%· 6.1KRAWG👍 74%· 307MC88IGDB89· 13OC88· 98

Year 2016Dev D-Pad StudioPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Creatures of Ava, expect adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and puzzle design, while skipping vibe casual

Owlboy is a pixel-art platformer game about an owl-humanoid boy called Otus. When his homeland was attacked by pirates, Otus starts an adventure to protect his home and reveal the secrets of his race. He makes new friends on the way. Each of them has special powers, useful during fights.

Where it drifts furthest from Creatures of Ava: visuals.

It predates Creatures of Ava by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100Tone78Setting64Progression51Genre50

40

The Gunk

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiSpaceExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 86%· 5.7KIGDB66· 4OC71· 75

Year 2021Dev Image & Form · ThunderfulOn Xbox · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Creatures of Ava, expect adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, vibe relaxing and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Creatures of Ava: tone.

Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Setting90Progression53Genre50

38

Outer Wilds

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloMeleeNarrativeSpaceSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 96%· 102KIGDB85· 7OC85· 61

Year 2019Dev Mobius Digital · Annapurna InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Shared with Creatures of Ava: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, deep simulation and horror tension, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Creatures of Ava: visuals and tone.

Combat100Game mode100Setting81Progression54Genre50Tone38

Steam Epic Xbox

#5Life is Strange: Before the Storm

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Life is Strange: Before the Storm

GenreAdventureSubgenreNarrative Adventure

SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasySci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 93%· 38KIGDB77· 9OC80· 46

Year 2017Dev Deck Nine · Square EnixOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and melee combat.

≠ Missing: cozy, relaxing feel.

Where it drifts furthest from Creatures of Ava: tone.

Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Setting63Genre50Tone40

#6X2: The Threat

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X2: The Threat

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloMeleeSpaceSci-FiExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 83%· 522RAWG👍 58%· 36MC72IGDB67· 2

Year 2003Dev EgosoftPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Like Creatures of Ava, it's known for melee combat, setting space and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, turn-based strategy and sandbox freedom, while skipping adventure storytelling

X²: The Threat is of a new generation of space simulator games, you play the role of Julian Gardna who continues the story set by X: Beyond The Frontier. The updated graphics engine gives the universe a fresher feel with newly designed ships and stations adding to the complexity of the universe.

Where it drifts furthest from Creatures of Ava: progression.

It predates Creatures of Ava by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100Setting90Visuals62Genre50Progression37

#7X: Beyond the Frontier

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X: Beyond the Frontier

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloMeleeSpaceSci-FiExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 75%· 387RAWG👍 56%· 32MC67IGDB30· 1

Year 1999Dev Egosoft · THQPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Creatures of Ava, expect melee combat, setting space and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, sandbox freedom and turn-based strategy, while skipping adventure storytelling

The Human Race had advanced to the point where we could travel among the stars, we developed giant automated machines to help us colonise other worlds, but there was a fault in their programming and they turned and attacked. Forcing us to lay a trap to protect Earth and exiling the Human race to stay on Earth once again.

Where it drifts furthest from Creatures of Ava: progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Creatures of Ava.

It predates Creatures of Ava by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100Setting90Visuals62Genre50Progression42

#8Ecco the DolphinClosest overall match

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Ecco the Dolphin

GenreAdventureSubgenreAction-Adventure

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiHardcore

Steam👍 85%· 13RAWG👍 46%· 26IGDB30· 1

Year 2006Dev SEGAOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Creatures of Ava: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, punishing difficulty and horror setting, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Life was an adventure for Ecco, the young dolphin. The ocean seemed endless with rolling breakers to race through! At high speed Ecco could burst through the waves leaping through the air – almost flying! Until one day, all of that changed.

Where it drifts furthest from Creatures of Ava: visuals and tone.

It predates Creatures of Ava by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting38Tone25Visuals0

Steam Xbox Nintendo

#9The Deadly Tower of Monsters

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The Deadly Tower of Monsters

GenreAdventureSubgenreAction-Adventure

SoloMeleeSci-FiMultiplayerCo-op

Steam👍 89%· 1.4KIGDB75· 5OC71· 30

Year 2016Dev ACE Team · AtlusOn PS4 · PC

✓ Like Creatures of Ava, it's known for adventure storytelling, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Creatures of Ava: visuals and game mode.

It predates Creatures of Ava by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting45Game mode36Visuals0

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Protonwar

GenreAdventureSubgenreAction-Adventure

SoloMeleeSci-FiMultiplayerCo-op

Steam👍 82%· 112

Year 2016Dev Outer Planet StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Like Creatures of Ava, it's known for adventure storytelling, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings battle royale tension, shooter and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Protonwar is a multiplayer focused, Fast paced AFPS with an emphasis on quick and flowing movement. Full Room Scale VR with HTC Vive and Oculus Touch. Also included Non-VR and Seated VR.

Where it drifts furthest from Creatures of Ava: tone and visuals.

It predates Creatures of Ava by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat57Setting43Game mode25Tone0Visuals0

39

Iconoclasts

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozySci-FiExploration

Steam👍 86%· 4.9KIGDB85· 8OC84· 57

Year 2018Dev Joakim Sandberg · Bifrost EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Like Creatures of Ava, it's known for adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, puzzle design and precision platforming, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Creatures of Ava: visuals and setting.

Combat100Game mode100Tone73Progression54Genre50Setting44

#12Grow HomeClosest on tone

39

Grow Home

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloCasualCozyNarrativeSci-FiExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 92%· 5.6KIGDB78· 6OC76· 38

Year 2015Dev Ubisoft Reflections · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Creatures of Ava, expect adventure storytelling, vibe casual and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, sandbox freedom and vibe relaxing, while skipping melee combat

Where it drifts furthest from Creatures of Ava: setting.

It predates Creatures of Ava by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Game mode100Visuals100Tone91Progression54Genre50Setting42

38

Teslagrad

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeCozySci-FiExploration

Steam👍 84%· 2.5KIGDB79· 6OC79· 45

Year 2013Dev Rain Games · CIRCLE EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Like Creatures of Ava, it's known for adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and puzzle design, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Creatures of Ava: visuals and setting.

It predates Creatures of Ava by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100Tone60Genre50Progression49Setting44

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Gato Roboto

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeCozySci-FiExploration

Steam👍 94%· 5.1KIGDB76· 5OC75· 47

Year 2019Dev doinksoft · Devolver DigitalOn PC · Xbox · Switch

✓ Shared with Creatures of Ava: adventure storytelling, cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and punishing difficulty, while skipping vibe casual

Where it drifts furthest from Creatures of Ava: visuals and setting.

Combat100Game mode100Progression54Genre50Tone50Setting44

Steam GOG Nintendo

#15Tales from the Borderlands

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Tales from the Borderlands

GenreAdventureSubgenreNarrative Adventure

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 94%· 19KIGDB88· 11

Year 2014Dev Telltale GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Android

✓ Shared with Creatures of Ava: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, deep RPG systems and visual novel storytelling, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Where it drifts furthest from Creatures of Ava: tone and setting.

It predates Creatures of Ava by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Genre50Setting44Tone39

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