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We filtered the 50 games similar to Empyreal down to the 25 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Marvel's Avengers, Mass Effect 3 and Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Empyreal.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Empyreal

25 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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

#1Marvel's AvengersClosest overall match

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeSci-FiExplorationLootThird Person

Steam👍 67%· 34KIGDB73· 13OC68· 188

Year 2020Dev Eidos Montréal · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, fantasy world and online features, while skipping skill tree progression

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

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Steam👍 76%· 2.7KIGDB91· 14

Year 2012Dev BioWare · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: shooter, third-person shooting and first-person shooting, while skipping exploration and discovery

Where it drifts furthest from Empyreal: progression.

It predates Empyreal by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2Closest on game mode

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSci-FiLootSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 55%· 379IGDB68· 6

Year 2009Dev Vicarious Visions · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with combat magic and setting mythology, while skipping strong narrative focus

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

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

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#4LEGO Marvel Super Heroes 2

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MultiplayerSoloCo-opMeleeSci-FiExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 86%· 9.9KIGDB74· 13OC73· 91

Year 2017Dev Traveller's Tales · WB GamesOn PS4 · PC · Mac

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, sandbox freedom and open world exploration, while skipping strong narrative focus

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

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSci-FiSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 85%· 6.8KIGDB71· 10OC70· 106

Year 2019Dev Marvelous First Studio · XSEED GamesOn PC · Switch

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: shooter, third-person shooting and setting anime, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Empyreal: progression.

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#6LEGO Marvel's Avengers

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSci-FiExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 88%· 8.7KIGDB68· 17OC70· 73

Year 2016Dev Traveller's Tales · Feral InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, precision platforming and open world exploration, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Empyreal: progression.

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

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeSci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 73%· 10.0K

Year 2016Dev HoYoverseOn Android · PC · iOS

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings visual novel storytelling, fantasy world and visual 2d, while skipping melee combat

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

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#8The BaconingClosest on setting

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 79%· 261RAWG👍 60%· 35MC63IGDB63· 2

Year 2011Dev Hothead GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with offline, while skipping strong narrative focus

Prepare yourself for the ultimate sci-fi adventure by entering the hilarious and sizzling world of The Baconing created by Hothead Games. You are DeathSpank, a hero and the ultimate Dispenser of Justice.

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

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#9LEGO Star Wars: The Force Awakens

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSci-FiExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 84%· 7.0KIGDB76· 23OC77· 84

Year 2016Dev Traveller's Tales · WB GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Android

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, precision platforming and open world exploration, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Empyreal: progression.

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

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#10Biomutant

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeSci-FiExplorationSkill TreeThird Person

Steam👍 66%· 20KIGDB73· 19OC67· 217

Year 2021Dev Experiment 101 · THQ NordicOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, cozy, relaxing feel and open world exploration, while skipping co op

Where it drifts furthest from Empyreal: setting.

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

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-FiThird Person

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Year 2019Dev PlatinumGames · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: strong narrative focus.

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#12Marvel’s Spider-Man: Miles Morales

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SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeSci-FiExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 93%· 53KRAWG👍 88%· 951MC86IGDB89· 16OC85· 211

Year 2020Dev Insomniac Games · Sony Interactive EntertainmentPlaytime ~9hOn PC · PS

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with fighting mechanics, open world exploration and stealth mechanics, while skipping co op

Shorter and tighter than the game it follows: venom powers add real variation to combat, and a smaller winter New York with a more personal story avoids the padding of the original. Around eight hours. It reuses that map wholesale, and side activities are the same checklist the first game already exhausted.

Where it drifts furthest from Empyreal: progression.

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#13Marvel: Ultimate Alliance

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeSci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 66%· 580IGDB72· 7

Year 2006Dev Beenox · NEC InterchannelOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat.

≠ Missing: action RPG combat.

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

It predates Empyreal by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

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#14Star Wars: Episode III - Revenge of the Sith

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerSci-FiThird Person

IGDB64· 3

Year 2005Dev The Collective · LucasArtsOn PlayStation 3

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: strong narrative focus.

It predates Empyreal by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

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#15Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine 2

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeSci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 84%· 209KRAWG👍 89%· 26IGDB79· 6OC81· 165

Dev Saber Interactive · Focus EntertainmentPlaytime ~11hOn PC

✓ Both are third-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: third-person shooting, shooter and turn-based strategy, while skipping action RPG combat

EDITIONS BREAKDOWN About the Game Embody the superhuman skill and brutality of a Space Marine. Unleash deadly abilities and devastating weaponry to obliterate the relentless Tyranid swarms. Defend the Imperium in spectacular third-person action in solo or multiplayer modes.

Where it drifts furthest from Empyreal: combat and setting.

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Steam

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