12 Games with a sci-fi setting like Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor that you should try

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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 41 games similar to Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor down to the 12 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. FTL: Faster Than Light, Bit Blaster XL and Deliver Us the Moon top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

The best games with a sci-fi setting like Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor

12 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

#1FTL: Faster Than LightClosest overall match

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloHardcoreProceduralSpaceSci-FiIsometricTop-Down

Steam👍 95%· 78KRAWG👍 88%· 964MC84IGDB91· 2

Year 2012Dev Subset GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, adventure storytelling and combat tactical, while skipping shooter

FTL: Faster Than Light is a roguelike strategy game set in space civil war in the Galactic Federation. You control a spaceship that has to deliver an essential package of data to the Federation headquarters. This data can help defeat the rebel’s army and finish the war.

Where it drifts furthest from Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor: combat.

It predates Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiSpace

Steam👍 96%· 6.1KRAWG👍 29%· 68

Year 2016Dev Nickervision StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, ranged combat and setting cartoon, while skipping shooter

I have been learning to make games in my free time and love making small-yet-solid arcade games with simple mechanics. Please expect 'Bit Blaster XL' to be a small, re-playable, arcade score-chaser game where the only goals are to constantly beat your previous score and unlock some extra ships.

Where it drifts furthest from Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor: visuals and combat.

It predates Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Deliver Us the MoonClosest on combat

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeSci-FiSpaceNarrative

Steam👍 88%· 9.2KIGDB78· 5OC74· 67

Year 2019Dev KeokeN Interactive · Wired ProductionsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and deep simulation, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor: tone and visuals.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloSci-FiIsometricDarkNarrative

IGDB60· 1

Year 1999Dev Capcom Planning Room 2 · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, shooter and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor: tone.

It predates Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Metal Gear

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloSci-FiIsometricTacticalStealth

Year 1987Dev Konami

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, shooter and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, combat tactical and stealth mechanics, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor: combat.

It predates Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor by 38 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6Unclaimed World

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 51%· 215

Year 2016Dev Refactored Games OÜPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, while skipping shooter

Manage interstellar pioneers and their descendants in this detailed sci-fi colony sim. Centuries after planetfall, colonists are still struggling to gain foothold on their lush and alien planet. You settle on the frontier by carefully managing resources, production and different personalities.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor.

It predates Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting82Game mode73Visuals71

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiRanged

Steam👍 98%· 1.3K

Year 2020Dev Egor RezenovPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, punishing difficulty and melee combat

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

ARMORED HEAD is a miniature shooter, where all the action takes place in one arena. The main character is a gladiator who fights against his opponents in pursuit of the grand prize. His task is to defeat 30 waves of opponents, unravel all the secrets of the arena, and win the gold cup.

Where it drifts furthest from Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor: visuals and combat.

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#8Jurassic Park: The Game

iRank55

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeSci-FiDarkNarrative

Steam👍 69%· 2.1KRAWG👍 31%· 96MC54IGDB61· 4

Year 2011Dev Telltale GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · iOS

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping shooter

Security systems have failed and the creatures of the park roam free. Now, a rogue corporation will stop at nothing to acquire the dinosaur embryos stolen and lost by Dennis Nedry.

Where it drifts furthest from Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor: tone and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor.

It predates Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloSci-FiIsometricNarrativeThird Person

Steam👍 90%· 17KIGDB87· 5OC86· 115

Year 2025Dev 11 bit studiosOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor: tone.

Genre100Setting81Game mode73Visuals55Tone0

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloMeleeSci-FiStealthNarrative

IGDB88· 3

Year 2003Dev Team Silent · KonamiOn PC

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor: tone and visuals.

It predates Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11Parasite Eve II

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloSci-FiDarkNarrativeHorror

Year 1999Dev Square Product Development Division 5 · SquareOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor: tone and visuals.

It predates Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

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#12Parasite Eve

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloSci-FiStealthDarkHorror

IGDB60· 1

Year 1998Dev Squaresoft · Square Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor: combat and tone.

It predates Deep Rock Galactic: Survivor by 27 years, with what that implies technically.

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