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We filtered the 37 games similar to Derelict Star down to the 10 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne, Torment: Tides of Numenera and Tactical Breach Wizards top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Derelict Star.

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG
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NarrativeDarkSolo
Year 2018Dev Snowhound Games

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Derelict Star is Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Torment: Tides of Numenera and Tactical Breach Wizards follow close behind.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Derelict Star

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Derelict Star. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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.

Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalDarkNarrativeFantasySci-Fi
Year 2004Dev AtlusOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with horror setting and visual third person, while skipping card game strategy

Torment: Tides of Numenera
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySci-Fi
Steam👍 70%· 4.4KIGDB82· 22OC80· 110
Year 2017Dev inXile Entertainment · TechlandOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: visual isometric, while skipping card game strategy

Tactical Breach Wizards
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySci-Fi
Steam👍 98%· 12KIGDB84· 3OC87· 21
Dev Suspicious DevelopmentsPlaytime ~6hOn PC

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, historical setting and visual isometric, while skipping card game strategy

Xenogears
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySci-Fi
IGDB90· 1
Year 1998Dev Square Product Development Division 3 · Square Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with post-apocalyptic world, visual isometric and visual third person, while skipping card game strategy

Final Fantasy VII
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySci-Fi
IGDB85· 4OC81· 25
Year 1997Dev Square Product Development Division 1 · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with setting cyberpunk, visual isometric and visual third person, while skipping card game strategy

RimWorld
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalProceduralSci-FiSpaceExploration2D
Steam👍 98%· 239KRAWG👍 87%· 620MC87IGDB75· 2OC86· 11
Year 2016Dev Ludeon StudiosPlaytime ~19hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and procedural generation

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, survival mechanics and real-time strategy, while skipping card game strategy

Caves of Qud
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeProceduralSci-FiFantasyExploration
Steam👍 95%· 12KRAWG👍 83%· 46IGDB94· 1OC90· 11
Year 2015Dev Freehold Games · Kitfox GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, survival mechanics and punishing difficulty, while skipping card game strategy

Into the Breach
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalProceduralSci-FiIsometric
Steam👍 94%· 22KIGDB90· 10OC88· 73
Year 2018Dev Subset GamesOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, deep simulation and visual isometric, while skipping card game strategy

Gorky 17
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalDarkSci-FiHorror
Steam👍 81%· 2.2KRAWG👍 61%· 188IGDB80· 1
Year 1999Dev Hyperion Entertainment · Topware Interactive ACEPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, horror setting and visual isometric, while skipping card game strategy

Sword of the Stars: The Pit
RPGCRPGTurn-Based CRPG
SoloTacticalDarkProceduralSci-FiExplorationLoot2D
Steam👍 84%· 1.6KRAWG👍 52%· 56MC68IGDB70· 1
Year 2013Dev Kerberos ProductionsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and roguelike runs

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, melee combat and horror setting, while skipping card game strategy

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