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We filtered the 40 games similar to Gato Roboto down to the 20 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Metroid: Samus Returns, Gateways and AM2R: Return of Samus top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Gato Roboto.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Gato Roboto is Metroid: Samus Returns — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Gateways and AM2R: Return of Samus follow close behind.

#1Metroid: Samus Returns97 #2Gateways97 #3AM2R: Return of Samus97 #4Metroid Fusion97 #5Metroid: Zero Mission96

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Gato Roboto

20 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Gato Roboto. Each one has been evaluated across 11 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: Samus Returns

97

Metroid: Samus Returns

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2D

IGDB88· 14OC86· 92

Year 2017Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: cozy, relaxing feel.

97

Gateways

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

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 precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

#3AM2R: Return of Samus

97

AM2R: Return of Samus

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2D

Year 2016Dev DoctorM64On PC

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: cozy, relaxing feel.

#4Metroid Fusion

97

Metroid Fusion

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeSci-FiExploration2DPixel Art

IGDB85· 2

Year 2002Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

#5Metroid: Zero Mission

96

Metroid: Zero Mission

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DPixel Art

IGDB95· 2

Year 2004Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: shooter, open world exploration and loot and gear systems, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

96

Teslagrad

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreCozySci-FiExploration2D

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 precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping visual pixel

96

Metroid

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DOpen World

IGDB60· 1

Year 1987Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Playtronic

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

95

Bad Bots

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeSci-FiExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 55%· 260MC49IGDB50· 2

Year 2013Dev Point Five Projects · Digital TribePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

94

Iconoclasts

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeCozySci-FiExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 86%· 4.9KIGDB85· 8OC84· 57

Year 2018Dev Joakim Sandberg · Bifrost EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping punishing difficulty

93

Owlboy

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeCozySci-FiExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 84%· 6.1KRAWG👍 74%· 307MC88IGDB89· 13OC88· 98

Year 2016Dev D-Pad StudioPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping punishing difficulty

#11Metroid Dread

93

Metroid Dread

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloHardcoreSci-FiExploration2D

IGDB84· 11OC87· 153

Year 2021Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with shooter and strong narrative focus, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

#12Shadow Complex

91

Shadow Complex

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeSci-FiExploration2D

IGDB85· 4

Year 2009Dev ChAIR Entertainment Group · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, shooter and combat tactical, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

#13STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™

91

STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 88%· 172KRAWG👍 85%· 2.3KMC80IGDB83· 13OC82· 176

Year 2019Dev Respawn Entertainment · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and puzzle design, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Steam Epic Xbox

90

Carrion

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 95%· 31KIGDB75· 9OC76· 118

Year 2020Dev Phobia Game Studio · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, puzzle design and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

90

Waking Mars

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeSci-FiExploration2D

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 precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

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