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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 45 games similar to Fourmiworld down to the 21 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Metroid, Metroid: Zero Mission and Metroid: Samus Returns top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Fourmiworld.

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Fourmiworld is Metroid — scoring 80/100 on our similarity scale. Metroid: Zero Mission and Metroid: Samus Returns follow close behind.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Fourmiworld

21 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Fourmiworld. Each one has been evaluated across 8 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.

#1Metroid
Metroid
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloOpen WorldSci-FiExploration2D
IGDB60· 1
Year 1987Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Playtronic

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping free to play

It predates Fourmiworld by 38 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100World100Visuals100Progression50
Metroid: Zero Mission
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloOpen WorldSci-FiExploration2D
IGDB95· 2
Year 2004Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: shooter, precision platforming and loot and gear systems, while skipping free to play

It predates Fourmiworld by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100World100Visuals72Progression50
#3Metroid: Samus Returns
Metroid: Samus Returns
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloSci-FiExploration2D
IGDB88· 14OC86· 92
Year 2017Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · Nintendo

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, while skipping open world exploration

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

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Visuals100
Metroid Dread
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloSci-FiExploration2DHardcore
IGDB84· 11OC87· 153
Year 2021Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with shooter, precision platforming and punishing difficulty, while skipping open world exploration

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Visuals100
Teslagrad
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee
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 setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, puzzle design and punishing difficulty, while skipping open world exploration

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

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Visuals100
Gateways
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloSci-FiExploration2D
Steam👍 90%· 250MC72IGDB70· 1
Year 2012Dev Smudged Cat GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design and precision platforming, while skipping open world exploration

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.

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

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Visuals100
Waking Mars
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee
Steam👍 89%· 1.2KRAWG👍 55%· 66MC79
Year 2012Dev Tiger Style · Tiger Style GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and setting scifi

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

###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.

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

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Visuals100
AM2R: Return of Samus
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloSci-FiExploration2D
Year 2016Dev DoctorM64On PC

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, while skipping open world exploration

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

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Visuals100
Bad Bots
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee
Steam👍 55%· 260MC49IGDB50· 2
Year 2013Dev Point Five Projects · Digital TribePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, melee combat and ranged combat, while skipping open world exploration

As Sam McRae, last surviving member of the “Titan Hauler” crew, you must hack and blast your way through an onslaught of truly bad 'bots to find a way to prevent a potential planet-destroying catastrophe.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Fourmiworld.

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

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Visuals75
Gato Roboto
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee
Steam👍 94%· 5.1KIGDB76· 5OC75· 47
Year 2019Dev doinksoft · Devolver DigitalOn PC · Xbox · Switch

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, cozy, relaxing feel and punishing difficulty, while skipping open world exploration

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Visuals58
Iconoclasts
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee
Steam👍 86%· 4.9KIGDB85· 8OC84· 57
Year 2018Dev Joakim Sandberg · Bifrost EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, precision platforming and strong narrative focus, while skipping open world exploration

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Visuals51
Shadow Complex
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloSci-FiExploration2DTactical
IGDB85· 4
Year 2009Dev ChAIR Entertainment Group · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, shooter and precision platforming, while skipping open world exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Fourmiworld: progression.

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

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100Progression48
Metroid Fusion
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee
IGDB85· 2
Year 2002Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, precision platforming and melee combat, while skipping open world exploration

Where it drifts furthest from Fourmiworld: progression.

It predates Fourmiworld by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals72Progression48
SteamWorld Dig 2
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee
Steam👍 95%· 8.9KRAWG👍 86%· 433MC88IGDB89· 11OC88· 84
Year 2017Dev Image & FormPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, puzzle design and vibe casual, while skipping open world exploration

In SteamWorld Dig 2, you step into the boots of Dorothy, a steambot once robbed of her dear friend – now driven by the hunger for answers. Buckle up, grab your gear, and get ready to dig into the highly anticipated sequel to the original SteamWorld Dig!

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

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Setting74
The Fall
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee
Steam👍 88%· 3.7KIGDB78· 2OC74· 38
Year 2014Dev Over The MoonOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and setting scifi

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

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

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Setting67

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