11 Games with a sci-fi setting like Geometry Dash that you should try

Games like Geometry Dash · Find similar →

We filtered the 41 games similar to Geometry Dash down to the 11 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Lode Runner, Q.U.B.E. and Thomas Was Alone top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Geometry Dash.

iRank84/ 100

Did you find what you were looking for?

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

The best games with a sci-fi setting like Geometry Dash

11 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Geometry Dash. Each one has been evaluated across 9 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.

#1Lode Runner

iRank80

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2D

IGDB80· 1

Year 1983Dev Brøderbund Software · BanprestoOn PC · Mac

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, puzzle design and setting scifi.

≠ Missing: punishing difficulty.

Details →

#2Q.U.B.E.

iRank68

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloSci-FiFirst Person

IGDB68· 2

Year 2011Dev Toxic GamesOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation and visual first person, while skipping punishing difficulty

Details →

#3Thomas Was Alone

iRank88

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloHardcoreCasualSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 94%· 9.4KIGDB76· 8

Year 2012Dev Bithell GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping melee combat

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 91%· 466OC75· 12

Year 2021Dev Games From Earth · Bonus Stage PublishingPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, cozy, relaxing feel and strong narrative focus, while skipping vibe casual

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCasualSci-FiFirst Person

Steam👍 85%· 2.1KIGDB74· 11

Year 2012Dev Airtight Games · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling and visual first person, while skipping punishing difficulty

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 96%· 1.7KIGDB88· 1OC83· 26

Dev GalaxyTrailPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, cozy, relaxing feel and strong narrative focus, while skipping vibe casual

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 95%· 4.9KRAWG👍 77%· 77MC81IGDB82· 7OC81· 45

Year 2014Dev GalaxyTrail · MarvelousPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, cozy, relaxing feel and strong narrative focus, while skipping vibe casual

Details →

Steam GOG PS

#8Bit.Trip Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien

iRank87

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeCasualHardcoreSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 92%· 3.1KIGDB78· 10

Year 2013Dev Gaijin GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and vibe casual

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, linear, story-driven structure and ranged combat, while skipping skill tree progression

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeCasualSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 93%· 9.6KIGDB93· 3OC81· 90

Year 2023Dev Wishfully · ThunderfulOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and vibe casual

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping punishing difficulty

Details →

Steam GOG Epic

#10Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus®

iRank89

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 95%· 1.7KRAWG👍 86%· 147IGDB80· 1

Year 1998Dev Sony Interactive Entertainment · GT Interactive SoftwarePlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping vibe casual

Details →

Steam GOG PS

#11Q.U.B.E. 2

iRank79

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeSci-FiNarrativeSpace

Steam👍 84%· 1.7KIGDB73· 6OC76· 51

Year 2018Dev Toxic GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, deep simulation and strong narrative focus, while skipping punishing difficulty

Details →

Steam GOG Epic

Explore games similar to Geometry Dash by category

Rankings in the same genre

Best Puzzle-Platformer Games Best Platformer Games