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We filtered the 46 games similar to Dex down to the 15 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Mega Man Zero, STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜 and Katana ZERO top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Dex.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG
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NarrativeDarkSolo
Year 2015Dev Dreadlocks Ltd.

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Dex is Mega Man Zero — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜 and Katana ZERO follow close behind.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Dex

15 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Dex. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

Mega Man Zero
RPGAction RPG
SoloSci-FiCyberpunk2DPost-Apocalyptic
Year 2002Dev Capcom

✓ Like Dex, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, shooter and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeSci-FiCyberpunkExploration2D
Steam👍 81%· 4.2KRAWG👍 54%· 333MC78IGDB78· 16OC77· 62
Year 2012Dev Capcom · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Dex, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, while skipping strong narrative focus

Katana ZERO
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkCyberpunkSci-FiPixel Art2D
Steam👍 98%· 75KRAWG👍 90%· 1.1KMC83IGDB85· 8OC84· 72
Year 2019Dev Askiisoft · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Dex: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat and punishing difficulty, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

The Longest Journey
RPGAction RPG
SoloNarrativeDarkSci-FiCyberpunk2D
Steam👍 90%· 2.1KIGDB90· 1
Year 1999Dev FuncomOn PC · iOS

✓ Like Dex, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping precision platforming

Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloStealthMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldCyberpunkSci-FiExploration
Steam👍 76%· 42KIGDB83· 29OC81· 136
Year 2016Dev Eidos Montréal · Feral InteractiveOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with Dex: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, puzzle design and first-person shooting, while skipping precision platforming

Invincible Presents: Atom Eve
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkSci-Fi2D
Steam👍 95%· 568IGDB80· 1OC80· 10
Year 2023Dev Terrible Posture Games · Skybound GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Like Dex, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with visual novel storytelling, turn-based strategy and combat tactical, while skipping precision platforming

SteamWorld Heist
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DTactical
Steam👍 94%· 6.2KIGDB88· 12OC86· 63
Year 2015Dev Image & FormOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Dex, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, combat tactical and setting space, while skipping precision platforming

Rampage
RPGAction RPG
SoloSci-Fi2DMultiplayer
Year 1986Dev Bally Midway

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

Mega Man Zero 2
RPGAction RPG
SoloSci-Fi2DMultiplayer
Year 2003Dev Inti Creates · Capcom

✓ Shared with Dex: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, shooter and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

Mega Man Zero 3
RPGAction RPG
SoloSci-Fi2DMultiplayer
Year 2004Dev Inti Creates · Capcom

✓ Like Dex, it's known for deep RPG systems, precision platforming and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, shooter and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The HyperStone Heist
RPGAction RPG
SoloSci-Fi2DMultiplayer
Year 1992Dev Konami

✓ Shared with Dex: deep RPG systems, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

Forgotton Anne
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-Fi2D
Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB80· 7OC80· 65
Year 2018Dev ThroughLine Games · Square Enix CollectiveOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Dex, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, vibe casual and fantasy world, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

X3: Terran Conflict
RPGAction RPG
SoloMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiExploration
Steam👍 85%· 2.8KRAWG👍 60%· 63MC73IGDB90· 1
Year 2008Dev EgosoftPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Dex, expect deep RPG systems, open world exploration and melee combat

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

Unavowed
RPGAction RPG
SoloNarrativeDarkSci-Fi2DPixel Art
Steam👍 96%· 2.6KIGDB79· 5OC87· 25
Year 2018Dev Wadjet Eye GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Dex, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping precision platforming

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time
RPGAction RPG
SoloSci-Fi2DMultiplayerCo-op
IGDB40
Year 1992Dev Konami

✓ Shared with Dex: deep RPG systems, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping adventure storytelling

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