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

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We filtered the 44 games similar to Ghostrunner down to the 10 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. ULTRAKILL, Oni and The Surge top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Ghostrunner.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Ghostrunner

10 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Ghostrunner. 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.

#1ULTRAKILL

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreSci-FiPost-ApocalypticCyberpunkFirst Person

Steam👍 97%· 228KRAWG👍 87%· 141

Year 2020Dev Arsi "Hakita" Patala · New Blood InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC · Linux

✓ Like Ghostrunner, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and first-person shooting

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world and early access, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#2Oni

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloSci-FiPost-ApocalypticCyberpunkThird Person

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Year 2001Dev Rockstar Toronto · Rockstar GamesOn PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Ghostrunner, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and shooter

≠ Stands apart with third-person shooting and visual third person, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#3The Surge

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkSci-FiPost-Apocalyptic

Steam👍 75%· 12KIGDB72· 11OC73· 131

Year 2017Dev Deck13 Interactive · Focus EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping first-person shooting

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkSci-FiCyberpunk

Steam👍 76%· 9.3KIGDB74· 12OC77· 125

Year 2019Dev Deck13 Interactive · Focus EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, multiplayer gameplay and exploration and discovery, while skipping first-person shooting

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#5Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiPost-Apocalyptic

Steam👍 92%· 83KIGDB87· 7OC85· 148

Year 2023Dev FromSoftware · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and shooter

≠ Its own twist: third-person shooting, strong narrative focus and combat tactical, while skipping first-person shooting

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkSci-Fi

Steam👍 92%· 78KIGDB86· 10OC82· 161

Year 2023Dev Round8 Studio · NeowizOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, open world exploration and horror setting, while skipping first-person shooting

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkSci-Fi

Steam👍 94%· 40KIGDB89· 3OC86· 51

Year 2024Dev Red Candle GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping first-person shooting

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#8Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiNarrative

Steam👍 71%· 82KIGDB85· 7OC84· 183

Year 2023Dev Respawn Entertainment · Electronic ArtsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus, open world exploration and setting space, while skipping first-person shooting

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiMultiplayer

Steam👍 96%· 26KRAWG👍 64%· 38

Year 2023Dev The Bratans · AgafonoffPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and historical setting, while skipping first-person shooting

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#10Bloody Hell

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreDarkSci-Fi

Steam👍 98%· 6.8K

Year 2023Dev Pun IntendedPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Shared with Ghostrunner: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, open world exploration and exploration and discovery, while skipping first-person shooting

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Steam GOG

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