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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Dr. Mario is Angry Birds Star Wars — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Crash Bash and Machinarium follow close behind.

#1Angry Birds Star Wars97 #2Crash Bash84 #3Machinarium84 #4Broken Age84 #5Myst III: Exile83

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Dr. Mario

16 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Dr. Mario. Each one has been evaluated across 7 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.

#1Angry Birds Star Wars

97

Angry Birds Star Wars

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

OfflineSoloMultiplayerFantasySci-Fi2D

IGDB64· 4

Year 2012Dev Rovio Entertainment · LucasArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Nearly identical: puzzle design, fantasy world and setting scifi.

84

Crash Bash

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloMultiplayerFantasySci-FiCo-op

Year 2000Dev Eurocom Entertainment Software · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ If you enjoyed Dr. Mario, expect puzzle design, fantasy world and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: historical setting, setting medieval and co op, while skipping offline

84

Machinarium

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloSci-FiFantasy2DNarrative

Steam👍 95%· 20KIGDB88· 2

Year 2009Dev Amanita DesignOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Shared with Dr. Mario: puzzle design, setting scifi and fantasy world

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and vibe casual, while skipping offline

84

Broken Age

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasySci-Fi2DRanged

Steam👍 84%· 8.2KIGDB77· 13OC79· 38

Year 2014Dev Double Fine ProductionsOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Shared with Dr. Mario: puzzle design, fantasy world and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and vibe casual, while skipping offline

#5Myst III: Exile

83

Myst III: Exile

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasySci-FiCasualNarrative

Steam👍 93%· 528

Year 2001Dev Presto Studios · Cyan WorldsOn PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Dr. Mario, expect puzzle design, fantasy world and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, vibe casual and strong narrative focus, while skipping offline

#6Myst: Masterpiece Edition

83

Myst: Masterpiece Edition

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasySci-FiCasualNarrative

Steam👍 87%· 1.1KRAWG👍 74%· 26

Year 2011Dev Cyan WorldsPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Dr. Mario, expect puzzle design, fantasy world and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, vibe casual and strong narrative focus, while skipping offline

83

Myst

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasySci-FiNarrativeExploration

IGDB55· 4OC75· 16

Year 1993Dev Cyan Worlds · Acclaim EntertainmentOn PC · PlayStation 3 · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Dr. Mario, expect puzzle design, fantasy world and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and exploration and discovery, while skipping offline

#8The Room Three

82

The Room Three

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasySci-FiNarrativeDark

Steam👍 95%· 13K

Year 2015Dev Fireproof GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Shared with Dr. Mario: puzzle design, fantasy world and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping offline

82

80 Days

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasySci-FiNarrativeCasual

Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB70· 2

Year 2014Dev Cape Guy · inkleOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Shared with Dr. Mario: puzzle design, fantasy world and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and visual novel storytelling, while skipping offline

Steam GOG Nintendo

82

Samorost 3

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasySci-Fi2DNarrative

Steam👍 94%· 5.4KIGDB79· 7OC78· 19

Year 2016Dev Amanita DesignOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ If you enjoyed Dr. Mario, expect puzzle design, fantasy world and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and vibe relaxing, while skipping offline

#11Day of the Tentacle

82

Day of the Tentacle

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloFantasySci-Fi2DRanged

Year 1993Dev LucasArtsOn Mac

✓ Like Dr. Mario, it's known for puzzle design, fantasy world and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, ranged combat and historical setting, while skipping offline

#12Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine

93

Dr. Robotnik's Mean Bean Machine

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloOfflineMultiplayerSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 93%· 14

Year 1993Dev Compile · Tec ToyOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Like Dr. Mario, it's known for puzzle design, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, vibe casual and strong narrative focus, while skipping fantasy world

#13Tetris Effect: Connected

87

Tetris Effect: Connected

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloMultiplayerOfflineSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 95%· 8.8KIGDB89· 10OC89· 67

Year 2020Dev Monstars · EnhanceOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Dr. Mario, expect puzzle design, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, competitive edge and strong narrative focus, while skipping fantasy world

82

Deponia

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloSci-Fi2DNarrative

Steam👍 87%· 14KRAWG👍 76%· 727MC74IGDB78· 2

Year 2012Dev Daedalic EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Dr. Mario, it's known for puzzle design, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping fantasy world

#15Sam & Max Hit the Road

82

Sam & Max Hit the Road

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloSci-Fi2DNarrativePixel Art

Steam👍 95%· 1.0KRAWG👍 88%· 85IGDB83· 3

Year 1993Dev Lucasfilm · Disney InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Dr. Mario: puzzle design, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and visual pixel, while skipping fantasy world

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