8 Games with a sci-fi setting like INSIDE that you should try

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We filtered the 45 games similar to INSIDE down to the 8 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Darq, Lode Runner and Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus® top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to INSIDE.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like INSIDE

8 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to INSIDE. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

#1Darq

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SoloStealthMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 94%· 4.2KIGDB70· 1OC73· 19

Year 2019Dev Unfold GamesOn Xbox · PC · Switch

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, horror tension and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics and visual third person

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2D

IGDB80· 1

Year 1983Dev Brøderbund Software · BanprestoOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

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#3Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus®

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeStealthDarkNarrativeSci-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, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, while skipping horror tension

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 adventure storytelling

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#5Cocoon

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SoloNarrativeSci-FiLinearSpace

Steam👍 95%· 8.6KIGDB89· 5OC87· 73

Year 2023Dev Geometric Interactive · Annapurna InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with linear, story-driven structure, setting space and exploration and discovery, while skipping horror tension

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkSci-Fi

Steam👍 94%· 12KIGDB89· 3OC83· 94

Year 2023Dev Sad Owl Studios · ThunderfulOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings exploration and discovery and visual first person, while skipping horror tension

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeSci-Fi2DHardcore

Steam👍 94%· 9.4KIGDB76· 8

Year 2012Dev Bithell GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty, vibe casual and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping horror tension

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#8Sable

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloNarrativeSci-FiRelaxingOpen World

Steam👍 86%· 6.3KIGDB83· 7OC75· 80

Year 2021Dev Shedworks · Raw FuryOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, vibe relaxing and open world exploration, while skipping horror tension

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