6 Games with a sci-fi setting like Loddlenaut that you should try

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We filtered the 21 games similar to Loddlenaut down to the 6 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Space Engineers, Starbound and No Man's Sky top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Loddlenaut.

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

The best games with a sci-fi setting like Loddlenaut

6 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

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

#1Space Engineers

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationCraftingThird Person

Steam👍 89%· 134KRAWG👍 58%· 269MC68IGDB80· 1OC80· 5

Year 2013Dev Keen Software HousePlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of crafting sandboxes: sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, combat tactical and melee combat, while skipping vibe relaxing

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloCasualRelaxingNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldSci-FiCraftingExplorationPixel Art

Steam👍 90%· 123KRAWG👍 73%· 852MC81IGDB87· 5OC85· 19

Year 2016Dev ChucklefishPlaytime ~17hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are crafting sandboxes — sharing sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, precision platforming and procedural generation, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldSci-FiExplorationCraftingThird Person

Steam👍 85%· 407KRAWG👍 67%· 1.6KMC75IGDB74· 38OC71· 149

Year 2016Dev Hello GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of crafting sandboxes: sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping vibe relaxing

GenreSandboxSubgenreCrafting Sandbox

SoloNarrativeSandbox WorldOpen WorldSci-FiCraftingExplorationPixel Art

Steam👍 97%· 1.5MRAWG👍 80%· 2.5KMC81IGDB81· 13OC79· 33

Year 2011Dev Engine Software · 505 GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are crafting sandboxes — sharing sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and survival mechanics

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, precision platforming and deep simulation, while skipping vibe relaxing

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#5Xenoblade Chronicles X

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCreative Sandbox

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationThird Person

IGDB86· 15OC84· 78

Year 2015Dev Monolith Soft · Nintendo

✓ If you enjoyed Loddlenaut, expect sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and sandbox world

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, while skipping survival mechanics

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#6Jurassic Park: Operation Genesis

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GenreSandboxSubgenreCreative Sandbox

SoloSandbox WorldSci-FiIsometric

IGDB74· 3

Year 2003Dev Blue Tongue Entertainment · KonamiOn PC

✓ Like Loddlenaut, it's known for sandbox freedom, sandbox world and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation and visual isometric, while skipping adventure storytelling

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