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We filtered the 47 games similar to LIZARDS MUST DIE down to the 11 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Watchmen: The End is Nigh, Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon and Star Wars Jedi: Survivor top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to LIZARDS MUST DIE.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like LIZARDS MUST DIE

11 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

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

#1Watchmen: The End is Nigh

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeFantasyHistoricalSci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 71%· 1.1KRAWG👍 34%· 82MC61IGDB48· 4

Year 2009Dev Warner Bros. InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed LIZARDS MUST DIE, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics and offline, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#2Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreNarrativeSci-FiHistoricalThird Person3D

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: shooter, third-person shooting and combat tactical, while skipping open world exploration

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#3Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiFantasyExplorationThird Person

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 setting space and skill tree progression, while skipping historical setting

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeOpen WorldFantasySci-FiExplorationThird Person3D

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 dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping historical setting

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeFantasySci-FiExploration

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 adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and fighting mechanics, while skipping open world exploration

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#6Hyper Light Drifter

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeNarrativeHardcoreFantasySci-FiExploration

Steam👍 93%· 19KIGDB89· 11OC84· 59

Year 2016Dev Heart MachineOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Like LIZARDS MUST DIE, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with shooter, Metroidvania exploration and setting cyberpunk, while skipping open world exploration

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#7LEGO Marvel's Avengers

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeOpen WorldFantasySci-FiExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 88%· 8.7KIGDB68· 17OC70· 73

Year 2016Dev Traveller's Tales · Feral InteractiveOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Like LIZARDS MUST DIE, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, precision platforming and offline, while skipping punishing difficulty

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationThird Person

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: dark, oppressive atmosphere, setting cyberpunk and skill tree progression, while skipping strong narrative focus

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationThird Person

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, dark, oppressive atmosphere and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping strong narrative focus

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Steam GOG Epic

#10Ghostrunner

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiRanged

Steam👍 91%· 66KRAWG👍 75%· 651IGDB82· 10OC81· 115

Year 2020Dev 3D Realms · All in! GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with first-person shooting, shooter and precision platforming, while skipping strong narrative focus

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Steam GOG Epic

#11Marvel: Ultimate Alliance

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeSci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 66%· 580IGDB72· 7

Year 2006Dev Beenox · NEC InterchannelOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat.

≠ Missing: action RPG combat.

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