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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 Dogworld down to the 23 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Cave Story+, MDK2 and Downwell top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Dogworld.

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Dogworld is Cave Story+ — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. MDK2 and Downwell follow close behind.

#1Cave Story+95 #2MDK287 #3Downwell82 #4Ruiner74 #5Defy Gravity Extended72

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Dogworld

23 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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

#1Cave Story+Closest overall match

95

Cave Story+

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeSci-FiExploration2D

Steam👍 93%· 8.0KRAWG👍 79%· 316MC83IGDB81· 1OC88· 16

Year 2010Dev NicalisPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, ranged combat and visual pixel

Cave Story is a game in the Metroidvania platform-adventure genre, first released on PC in 2004. The game is set in deep dark caves on a floating island. The island is inhabited by a race of intelligent rabbit-like creatures called Mimigas.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting100Progression100Combat84

#2MDK2Closest on combat

87

MDK2

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeSci-Fi

Steam👍 81%· 237IGDB90· 1

Year 2000Dev BioWare · Interplay EntertainmentOn PC

✓ Both are arena shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings third-person shooting, puzzle design and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping exploration and discovery

Where it drifts furthest from Dogworld: visuals and setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Setting47Visuals0

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Downwell

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 97%· 8.5KRAWG👍 76%· 457MC81IGDB78· 8OC83· 44

Year 2015Dev Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, vibe casual and procedural generation, while skipping strong narrative focus

This is a procedurally generated rogue-lite, that lets players to explore the depths of a well. Taking a role of Welltaro, local curious man, players will drop down the well to kill monsters and collect the treasure.

Genre100Game mode100Combat77Setting71Visuals60Tone54

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Ruiner

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeSci-Fi

Steam👍 89%· 12KIGDB76· 12OC77· 88

Year 2017Dev Reikon Games · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are arena shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Dogworld: visuals and setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone78Setting43Visuals0

#5Defy Gravity ExtendedClosest on visuals

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Defy Gravity Extended

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 86%· 8.5KRAWG👍 12%· 162

Year 2016Dev Paul Fisch · Fish Factory GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are arena shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, vibe casual and setting space, while skipping adventure storytelling

Defy Gravity is an action platformer that is a mix between classic platforming and gravity based puzzle solving. Kara, our heroine, has access to a unique gameplay mechanic that she uses to manipulate the world around her.

Where it drifts furthest from Dogworld: tone.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Setting69Tone30

#6S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl

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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcoreSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 95%· 48KRAWG👍 86%· 1.4KMC82IGDB80· 2

Year 2007Dev GSC Game WorldPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom, while skipping precision platforming

This post-apocalyptic game that spawned the S.T.A.L.K.E.R. franchise is inspired by (but not really based on) the 'Roadside Picnic' novel by brothers Strugatsky and Tarkovsky's movie 'Stalker', borrowing some of the terms and aesthetics from both. S.T.A.L.K.E.R.

Where it drifts furthest from Dogworld: visuals and combat.

Genre100Progression100Tone78Game mode56Setting36Combat35

#7SuperHot: Mind Control Delete

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SuperHot: Mind Control Delete

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeSci-Fi

Steam👍 84%· 13KIGDB84· 10OC81· 70

Year 2020Dev SUPERHOT TeamOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are arena shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, setting cyberpunk and visual first person, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Dogworld: visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Setting52Visuals0

#8Metroid Prime

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Metroid Prime

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloSci-FiExplorationOpen WorldFirst Person

IGDB95· 2

Year 2002Dev Retro Studios · Nintendo

✓ If you enjoyed Dogworld, expect shooter, first-person shooting and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, open world exploration and visual first person, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Dogworld: visuals.

Game mode100Setting100Progression100Genre75Visuals0

#9Metroid Prime 3: Corruption

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Metroid Prime 3: Corruption

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloSci-FiExplorationFirst Person

IGDB86· 4

Year 2007Dev Retro Studios · Nintendo

✓ If you enjoyed Dogworld, expect shooter, first-person shooting and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration and visual first person, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Dogworld: visuals.

Game mode100Setting100Progression100Genre75Visuals0

#10Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter

62

Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiMultiplayer

Steam👍 93%· 8.8KIGDB74· 2

Year 2009Dev Croteam · Devolver DigitalOn PC

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Dogworld: visuals and game mode.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Tone40Game mode28Visuals0

61

Hard Reset

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 82%· 4.9KIGDB70· 4

Year 2011Dev Flying Wild HogOn PC

✓ Both are arena shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, procedural generation and setting cyberpunk, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Dogworld: visuals and progression.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone53Setting43Progression35

#12Nuclear Throne

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Nuclear Throne

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 96%· 20KRAWG👍 83%· 301IGDB84· 4OC86· 24

Year 2015Dev VlambeerPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and procedural generation, while skipping precision platforming

Nuclear Throne is a top-down roguelike shooter, set in a post-apocalyptic universe. ###Plot and features The game has a sole objective: to reach the famed Nuclear Throne. The player controls one of the many mutated characters.

Where it drifts furthest from Dogworld: game mode and visuals.

Genre100Tone70Setting63Combat59Visuals31Game mode28

#13BLUE REVOLVER

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BLUE REVOLVER

GenreShooterSubgenreFPSSub-subgenreArena FPS

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 99%· 868

Year 2016Dev Stellar CirclePlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of arena shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat, setting anime and visual isometric, while skipping precision platforming

Ever feel like the world doesn't understand your talents? Mae is a rabbit-eared genius programmer, able to manipulate reality with a few keystrokes or - the more fun option - blow up large swathes of reality in one of her custom-built Devices.

Where it drifts furthest from Dogworld: visuals and combat.

Genre100Game mode100Setting70Tone69Combat47Visuals45

#14Metroid: Other M

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Metroid: Other M

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloSci-FiFirst PersonThird Person

IGDB78· 5

Year 2010Dev D-Rockets · Nintendo

✓ Like Dogworld, it's known for shooter, first-person shooting and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with visual first person and visual third person, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Dogworld: visuals.

Game mode100Setting100Genre75Visuals0

#15Quantum Break

59

Quantum Break

GenreShooterSubgenreFPS

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 86%· 30KIGDB77· 23OC78· 134

Year 2016Dev Remedy Entertainment · Microsoft StudiosOn PC · Xbox

✓ Like Dogworld, it's known for shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings third-person shooting and visual third person, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Dogworld: visuals.

Combat100Game mode100Setting100Tone79Genre75Visuals0

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