11 Games with a sci-fi setting like Earth 2160 that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Earth 2160 down to the 11 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Hyper Light Drifter, Endless Sky and Zombies Ate My Neighbors top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Earth 2160.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Earth 2160

11 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Earth 2160. 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.

#1Hyper Light Drifter

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSci-FiPost-ApocalypticIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 19KIGDB89· 11OC84· 59

Year 2016Dev Heart MachineOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, shooter and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping real-time strategy

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeSpaceSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 92%· 7.0KRAWG👍 31%· 35

Year 2015Dev KetchappPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, melee combat and setting space

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, adventure storytelling and sandbox freedom, while skipping action RPG combat

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Steam GOG

#3Zombies Ate My Neighbors

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-FiIsometric

Year 1993Dev LucasArts · Konami

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: shooter, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping real-time strategy

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#4The Ascent

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

Co-opMultiplayerSoloMeleeSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 74%· 24KIGDB71· 9OC73· 116

Year 2021Dev Neon Giant · Curve DigitalOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling, while skipping real-time strategy

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#5The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 83%· 10KRAWG👍 58%· 326MC72IGDB64· 5

Year 2013Playtime ~4hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, tower defense planning and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping real-time strategy

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#6ACE - Arena: Cyber Evolution

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 66%· 1.1KRAWG👍 5%· 43

Year 2014Dev Spearhead GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, real-time strategy and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation, online features and early access, while skipping action RPG combat

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#7The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 69%· 2.6KRAWG👍 63%· 111MC77IGDB74· 4OC73· 34

Year 2014Playtime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, tower defense planning and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping real-time strategy

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#8Divinity: Dragon Commander

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeSci-FiIsometricThird Person

Steam👍 74%· 2.5KRAWG👍 44%· 107MC76IGDB75· 2

Year 2013Dev Larian StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, real-time strategy and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

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Steam GOG

#9Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 89%· 1.9K

Year 2001Dev Troika Games · Sierra EntertainmentOn PC

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

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Steam GOG

#10Everhood

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeSci-FiIsometricNarrative

Steam👍 95%· 14KIGDB77· 3OC82· 31

Year 2021Dev Jordi Roca · Surefire.GamesOn PC · Switch

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, melee combat and setting scifi

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

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Steam GOG Epic

#11Dragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku II

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeSci-FiIsometricFantasy

IGDB76· 1

Year 2003Dev Webfoot Technologies · Atari, Inc.

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling and fantasy world, while skipping action RPG combat

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