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We filtered the 50 games similar to F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch down to the 15 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. STAR WARS: The Force Unleashed II, Breath of Fire IV and Zenless Zone Zero top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch.

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch is STAR WARS: The Force Unleashed II — scoring 62/100 on our similarity scale. Breath of Fire IV and Zenless Zone Zero follow close behind.

#1STAR WARS: The Force Unleashed II62 #2Breath of Fire IV60 #3Zenless Zone Zero59 #4Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII48 #5The Artful Escape77

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch

15 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

#1STAR WARS: The Force Unleashed IIClosest on genre

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STAR WARS: The Force Unleashed II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeSci-FiFantasyThird Person

Steam👍 63%· 7.8KRAWG👍 66%· 573MC59IGDB65· 5

Year 2010Dev Aspyr Media · Disney InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

STAR WARS: The Force Unleashed II is a third person action/adventure video game with elements of platforming. It is a sequel to STAR WARS: The Force Unleashed released in 2008.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch.

It predates F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals53

#2Breath of Fire IV

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Breath of Fire IV

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeFantasySci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 76%· 488IGDB80· 1

Year 2000Dev CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy and combat magic, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch.

It predates F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Combat64Visuals51

#3Zenless Zone Zero

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Zenless Zone Zero

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloFantasySci-FiThird PersonFree to Play

IGDB73· 4OC75· 40

Year 2024Dev miHoYoOn Xbox · Android · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat and free to play, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Released 3 years after F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals51

Steam Epic Xbox

#4Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII

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Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloFantasySci-FiThird PersonPost-Apocalyptic

IGDB61· 3

Year 2006Dev Square Enix Product Development Division 1 · Square Enix

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, fantasy world and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, third-person shooting and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch: progression.

It predates F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting55Visuals51Progression0

#5The Artful EscapeClosest overall match

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The Artful Escape

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiExploration2DThird Person

Steam👍 92%· 1.9KIGDB83· 6OC80· 77

Year 2021Dev Beethoven & Dinosaur · Annapurna InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Progression100Visuals100

#6Enslaved: Odyssey to the West

70

Enslaved: Odyssey to the West

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 86%· 8.1KIGDB82· 9

Year 2010Dev Ninja Theory · Namco Bandai GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, puzzle design and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch: setting.

It predates F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals53Setting45

#7Mass Effect 2

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Mass Effect 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 78%· 342IGDB96· 9

Year 2010Dev BioWare · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch.

It predates F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Progression66Visuals53

Steam Epic Xbox

63

TMNT

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloSci-FiThird Person

IGDB53· 2

Year 2007Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

It predates F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting74Visuals51

#9Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series

61

Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy: The Telltale Series

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 87%· 1.8KIGDB69· 5OC71· 19

Year 2017Dev Telltale GamesOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design and setting space, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Setting53Visuals51

#10Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls

59

Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 82%· 7.3KIGDB74· 9OC73· 56

Year 2015Dev Spike ChunsoftOn PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

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

Where it drifts furthest from F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch: setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone64Visuals51Setting33

#11Spider-Man 2

55

Spider-Man 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloSci-FiThird Person

IGDB68· 5

Year 2004Dev Treyarch · Taito

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

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

It predates F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting74Visuals51

#12X-Men Origins: Wolverine

54

X-Men Origins: Wolverine

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloSci-FiThird PersonLootSkill Tree

IGDB72

Year 2009Dev Amaze Entertainment · Activision

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

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch: progression.

It predates F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting74Visuals51Progression0

#13Stellar Blade

53

Stellar Blade

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloSci-FiThird PersonPost-ApocalypticLoot

Steam👍 94%· 87KIGDB86· 8OC81· 168

Year 2024Dev SHIFT UP · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PC · PS5

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

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, post-apocalyptic world and loot and gear systems, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch: progression.

Released 3 years after F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch.

Genre100Game mode100Setting56Visuals51Progression0

#14Transformers: Devastation

50

Transformers: Devastation

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMeleeSci-FiThird PersonLoot

Steam👍 94%· 1.2KIGDB75· 14OC77· 82

Year 2015Dev PlatinumGames · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of third-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and loot and gear systems, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch: progression.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting75Visuals53Progression0

#15Oni

46

Oni

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloSci-FiThird PersonPost-ApocalypticCyberpunk

IGDB70· 1

Year 2001Dev Rockstar Toronto · Rockstar GamesOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the third-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Where it drifts furthest from F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch: setting.

It predates F.I.S.T.: Forged In Shadow Torch by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals51Setting44

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