10 Games with a sci-fi setting like Fallout Shelter that you should try

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We filtered the 24 games similar to Fallout Shelter down to the 10 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Pacific Drive, Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun and Dune 2000 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Fallout Shelter.

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GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

The best games with a sci-fi setting like Fallout Shelter

10 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Fallout Shelter. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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.

#1Pacific Drive

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GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloSandbox WorldSci-FiPost-ApocalypticCraftingBase BuildingManagement

Steam👍 83%· 26KRAWG👍 69%· 85IGDB84· 5OC80· 77

Year 2024Dev Ironwood Studio · Kepler InteractivePlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, racing gameplay and roguelike runs, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#2Command & Conquer: Tiberian Sun

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerSci-FiPost-ApocalypticTactical

Year 1999Dev Westwood Studios · Electronic ArtsOn PC

✓ Like Fallout Shelter, it's known for setting scifi, post-apocalyptic world and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, combat tactical and visual isometric, while skipping deep simulation

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#3Dune 2000

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloMultiplayerSci-FiPost-ApocalypticIsometric

Year 1998Dev Westwood Studios · Electronic ArtsOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Fallout Shelter, expect setting scifi, post-apocalyptic world and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy and visual isometric, while skipping deep simulation

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#4Oil Rush

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMultiplayerSci-FiPost-ApocalypticIsometric

Steam👍 58%· 535RAWG👍 13%· 54MC67IGDB50· 2

Year 2012Dev UniginePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Fallout Shelter, expect setting scifi, post-apocalyptic world and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, tower defense planning and visual isometric, while skipping deep simulation

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#5Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri

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GenreStrategySubgenreGrand Strategy

SoloMultiplayerSci-FiPost-ApocalypticSpace

Steam👍 91%· 581IGDB91· 1

Year 1999Dev Firaxis Games · Electronic ArtsOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Like Fallout Shelter, it's known for deep simulation, setting scifi and post-apocalyptic world

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, setting space and visual first person, while skipping deep RPG systems

GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloSandbox WorldSci-FiBase BuildingManagement

Steam👍 80%· 28KIGDB74· 7OC77· 60

Year 2018Dev Haemimont Games · Paradox InteractiveOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the colony sims cluster, with deep simulation, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, setting space and exploration and discovery, while skipping deep RPG systems

GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldSci-FiBase BuildingManagementCrafting2D

Steam👍 98%· 229KRAWG👍 87%· 808MC83IGDB86· 2OC82· 14

Year 2020Dev Wube SoftwarePlaytime ~20hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of colony sims: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, co op and exploration and discovery, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#8Oxygen Not Included

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GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldSci-FiBase BuildingManagementCrafting2D

Steam👍 97%· 140KRAWG👍 85%· 379MC86

Year 2017Dev Klei EntertainmentPlaytime ~7hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing deep simulation, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, open world exploration and setting space, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#9Jurassic World Evolution 2

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GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldSci-FiManagementBase Building

Steam👍 90%· 46KIGDB72· 5OC79· 81

Year 2021Dev Frontier DevelopmentsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing deep simulation, sandbox freedom and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping deep RPG systems

GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloMultiplayerSandbox WorldSci-FiBase BuildingCraftingManagement

Steam👍 97%· 270KRAWG👍 89%· 355IGDB95· 2OC91· 26

Year 2024Dev Coffee Stain StudiosPlaytime ~12hOn PC

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing adventure storytelling, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, co op and exploration and discovery, while skipping deep RPG systems

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