Eden Genesis

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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 39 games similar to Eden Genesis down to the 21 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. The Fall, Axiom Verge and VVVVVV top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Eden Genesis.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

Tags

HardcoreNarrativeSoloMultiplayer

Year 2024Dev Aeternum Game Studios

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Eden Genesis is The Fall — scoring 79/100 on our similarity scale. Axiom Verge and VVVVVV follow close behind.

#1The Fall79 #2Axiom Verge70 #3VVVVVV87 #4Teslagrad81 #5Carrion79

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Eden Genesis

21 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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

#1The FallClosest on genre

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The Fall

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiCyberpunkExploration2D

Steam👍 88%· 3.7KIGDB78· 2OC74· 38

Year 2014Dev Over The MoonOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: shooter, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Eden Genesis: tone.

It predates Eden Genesis by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals100Setting91Game mode54

#2Axiom VergeClosest on setting

70

Axiom Verge

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiCyberpunkExploration2D

Steam👍 90%· 6.5KIGDB84· 15OC85· 90

Year 2015Dev Thomas Happ GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings visual pixel, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Eden Genesis: tone.

It predates Eden Genesis by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Progression100Visuals64Game mode54

Steam Epic Xbox

#3VVVVVVClosest overall match

87

VVVVVV

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreSci-FiExploration2D

Steam👍 96%· 10KRAWG👍 76%· 512MC81IGDB80· 4

Year 2010Dev NicalisPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, setting space and visual pixel, while skipping strong narrative focus

VVVVVV is a 2D platformer designed in retro style. You play as Captain Viridian, the fearless leader of the team of conquerors of the dimension. And unexpectedly you crash and lose touch with each other. You will have to explore the world in which you are trapped and find your partners. You have the opportunity to plunge into the atmosphere of old-school accompanied by a great soundtrack.

Where it drifts furthest from Eden Genesis: setting.

It predates Eden Genesis by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone80Visuals54

81

Teslagrad

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeSci-FiExploration2D

Steam👍 84%· 2.5KIGDB79· 6OC79· 45

Year 2013Dev Rain Games · CIRCLE EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping setting cyberpunk

Where it drifts furthest from Eden Genesis: setting.

It predates Eden Genesis by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals100Tone93Game mode54

79

Carrion

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcoreSci-FiExploration2D

Steam👍 95%· 31KIGDB75· 9OC76· 118

Year 2020Dev Phobia Game Studio · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping setting cyberpunk

Where it drifts furthest from Eden Genesis: setting.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Tone75Game mode54Visuals54

#6STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™Closest on tone

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STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 88%· 172KRAWG👍 85%· 2.3KMC80IGDB83· 13OC82· 176

Year 2019Dev Respawn Entertainment · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and fighting mechanics, while skipping setting cyberpunk

Cal Kestis—one of the last surviving members of the Jedi Order after the purge of Order 66—is now a Padawan on the run. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is an action-adventure game set after Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith™.

Where it drifts furthest from Eden Genesis: visuals and setting.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Progression100Game mode53Setting28

Steam Epic Xbox

76

Rain World

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreNarrativeSci-FiExploration2D

Steam👍 94%· 52KIGDB62· 11OC67· 67

Year 2017Dev Videocult · Adult Swim GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, roguelike runs and horror tension, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Eden Genesis: setting and progression.

Genre100Combat100Tone76Game mode72Visuals59Progression49

74

Waking Mars

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiExploration2D

Steam👍 89%· 1.2KRAWG👍 55%· 66MC79

Year 2012Dev Tiger Style · Tiger Style GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: punishing difficulty.

###Best for mobile The game is an adventure-platformer, where the player takes control over the main character, traveling through the Martian caves. You will have to manage the thrust of the jetpack that the protagonist has. The game was released on the PC in 2012. Before this, it was repeatedly recognized as the best game for mobile devices. ###Key features The game is set in the future.

Where it drifts furthest from Eden Genesis: tone and setting.

It predates Eden Genesis by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals100Game mode54Setting47

74

Iconoclasts

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiExploration2D

Steam👍 86%· 4.9KIGDB85· 8OC84· 57

Year 2018Dev Joakim Sandberg · Bifrost EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel and visual pixel, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Eden Genesis: tone and setting.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Game mode54Visuals54Tone41

73

Owlboy

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiExploration2D

Steam👍 84%· 6.1KRAWG👍 74%· 307MC88IGDB89· 13OC88· 98

Year 2016Dev D-Pad StudioPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, fantasy world and visual pixel, while skipping punishing difficulty

Owlboy is a pixel-art platformer game about an owl-humanoid boy called Otus. When his homeland was attacked by pirates, Otus starts an adventure to protect his home and reveal the secrets of his race. He makes new friends on the way. Each of them has special powers, useful during fights.

Where it drifts furthest from Eden Genesis: setting and tone.

It predates Eden Genesis by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals55Game mode54Tone35

69

The Swapper

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeSci-FiExploration2D

Steam👍 94%· 7.5KRAWG👍 63%· 528MC87IGDB88· 10OC85· 33

Year 2013Dev Curve DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, setting space and horror setting, while skipping punishing difficulty

The Swapper is a classical platform game with several elements of Metroidvania focused on solving puzzles. The game follows a female astronaut stranded on the abandoned space research station in a science-fictional universe.

Where it drifts furthest from Eden Genesis: setting and tone.

It predates Eden Genesis by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Progression100Visuals100Game mode54Tone47Setting32

68

Gateways

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2D

Steam👍 90%· 250MC72IGDB70· 1

Year 2012Dev Smudged Cat GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design.

≠ Missing: punishing difficulty.

Steam Workshop About the GameFrom the creative mind behind The Adventures of Shuggy comes an exciting new retro-styled 2D platformer, a winner of Dream Build Play 2012 and a top 50 game of 2012 according to Game Informer.

Where it drifts furthest from Eden Genesis: setting.

It predates Eden Genesis by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Progression100Visuals100Game mode54Setting41

#13Metroid Dread

67

Metroid Dread

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloHardcoreNarrativeSci-FiExploration2D

IGDB84· 11OC87· 153

Year 2021Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with shooter, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Eden Genesis: setting.

Genre100Tone100Progression100Visuals100Game mode53Setting40

66

Gato Roboto

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiExploration2D

Steam👍 94%· 5.1KIGDB76· 5OC75· 47

Year 2019Dev doinksoft · Devolver DigitalOn PC · Xbox · Switch

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel and visual pixel, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Eden Genesis: setting.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals61Tone59Game mode54

Steam GOG Nintendo

#15Metroid Fusion

63

Metroid Fusion

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeSci-FiExploration2D

IGDB85· 2

Year 2002Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping puzzle design

Where it drifts furthest from Eden Genesis: setting and progression.

It predates Eden Genesis by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Visuals75Game mode53Progression44Setting40

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