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We filtered the 41 games similar to Elsie down to the 18 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Risk of Rain, Mega Man 11 and Sonic the Hedgehog top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Elsie.

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Elsie is Risk of Rain — scoring 76/100 on our similarity scale. Mega Man 11 and Sonic the Hedgehog follow close behind.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Elsie

18 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Elsie. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

#1Risk of RainClosest overall match

76

Risk of Rain

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreProceduralSci-Fi2DPixel Art

Steam👍 93%· 30KIGDB85· 4OC77· 17

Year 2013Dev Hopoo Games · Chucklefish GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, roguelike runs and shooter

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and survival mechanics, while skipping setting modern

Where it drifts furthest from Elsie: game mode and setting.

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

Genre100Tone100World100Visuals100Combat70Setting33

#2Mega Man 11Closest on combat

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Mega Man 11

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 89%· 5.3KIGDB80· 12OC81· 115

Year 2018Dev Capcom Development Division 2 · CapcomOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, shooter and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings first-person shooting and setting anime, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Elsie: setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals55Setting37

#3Sonic the Hedgehog

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Sonic the Hedgehog

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2DPixel Art

Steam👍 85%· 41IGDB85· 2

Year 1991Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC · iOS

✓ Same family of precision platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Elsie: setting.

It predates Elsie by 33 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Setting33

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Mega Man 9

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2DPixel Art

Steam👍 84%· 1.8KIGDB88· 7

Year 2008Dev Inti Creates · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, shooter and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: first-person shooting, strong narrative focus and setting anime, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Elsie: setting.

It predates Elsie by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone87Setting35

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Mighty No. 9

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 50%· 3.4KIGDB52· 20OC52· 92

Year 2016Dev Inti Creates · Deep SilverOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, shooter and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, setting anime and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Elsie: game mode and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Elsie.

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

Genre100Combat100Tone89Visuals54Setting28Game mode23

#6Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time

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Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 87%· 3.9KIGDB86· 16OC85· 170

Year 2020Dev Toys for Bob · ActivisionOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of precision platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, multiplayer gameplay and visual third person, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Elsie: setting and visuals.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Game mode85Visuals37Setting33

Steam PS Nintendo

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SANABI

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiPixel Art2D

Steam👍 97%· 44KRAWG👍 89%· 34IGDB95· 2OC80· 6

Year 2023Dev SANABI · NEOWIZPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, linear, story-driven structure and setting cyberpunk, while skipping roguelike runs

You, a legendary retired veteran, are called upon for one last operation: to ascend a mega-city ruled by a corrupt conglomerate. You were chosen for this mission because of your signature chain-hook prosthetic arm and the ability to maneuver and quickly defeat enemies.

Where it drifts furthest from Elsie: world and setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone71Setting26

#8Freedom Planet

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Freedom Planet

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2DPixel Art

Steam👍 95%· 4.9KRAWG👍 77%· 77MC81IGDB82· 7OC81· 45

Year 2014Dev GalaxyTrail · MarvelousPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Elsie, expect precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, cozy, relaxing feel and strong narrative focus, while skipping roguelike runs

Freedom Planet is a combat-based platform adventure that pits a spunky dragon girl and her friends against an alien attack force.

Where it drifts furthest from Elsie: setting.

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

Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone79Genre50Setting26

#9Freedom Planet 2

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Freedom Planet 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiPixel Art2D

Steam👍 96%· 1.7KIGDB88· 1OC83· 26

Dev GalaxyTrailPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Like Elsie, it's known for precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, cozy, relaxing feel and strong narrative focus, while skipping roguelike runs

Join the heroes of Avalice as they face their greatest challenge yet! An ancient terror has emerged from the depths of the ocean. Merga, a water dragon from Avalice's oldest and deadliest war, has been freed from her crystal prison as a consequence of the Kingdom Stone's destruction.

Where it drifts furthest from Elsie: setting.

Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone66Genre50Setting33

35

Sunblaze

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2DPixel Art

Steam👍 91%· 466OC75· 12

Year 2021Dev Games From Earth · Bonus Stage PublishingPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Elsie, expect precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, cozy, relaxing feel and strong narrative focus, while skipping roguelike runs

”Whose blood is that on the walls?” -Josie Do you think you’ve got what it takes to be an actual superhero? Well, then you need to help Josie to beat the superhero training simulator, and to become the hero our world needs!

Where it drifts furthest from Elsie: setting.

Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone65Genre50Setting38

Steam GOG Nintendo

33

Ristar

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DPixel Art

Steam👍 100%· 11

Year 1995Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Tec ToyOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat.

≠ Missing: roguelike runs.

Where it drifts furthest from Elsie: setting.

It predates Elsie by 29 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Genre50Setting39

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Duke Nukem

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DPixel Art

Steam👍 88%· 137

Year 1991Dev Apogee SoftwareOn PC · Mac

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, shooter and melee combat.

≠ Missing: roguelike runs.

Where it drifts furthest from Elsie: setting.

It predates Elsie by 33 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Genre50Setting39

#13Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back

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Crash Bandicoot 2: Cortex Strikes Back

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiFantasy

Steam👍 92%· 22K

Year 2017Dev Vicarious Visions · ActivisionOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Elsie, it's known for precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world and visual third person, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Elsie: visuals and setting.

Combat100Game mode100Tone100Genre50Setting33Visuals0

33

Sonic CD

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DPixel Art

Steam👍 90%· 5.5KIGDB85· 1

Year 1993Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn PC

✓ Shared with Elsie: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: post-apocalyptic world, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Elsie: setting.

It predates Elsie by 31 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Genre50Setting32

#15Crash Bandicoot: Warped

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Crash Bandicoot: Warped

GenrePlatformerSubgenre3D Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiFantasy

Steam👍 92%· 22K

Year 2017Dev Vicarious Visions · ActivisionOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like Elsie, it's known for precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, historical setting and visual third person, while skipping roguelike runs

Where it drifts furthest from Elsie: visuals and setting.

Combat100Game mode100Tone100Genre50Setting27Visuals0

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