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We filtered the 46 games similar to Machinarium down to the 7 that fit the โ€œSci-Fiโ€ category. Day of the Tentacle, Broken Age and Myst: Masterpiece Edition top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Machinarium.

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle
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NarrativeCasualSolo
Year 2009Dev Amanita Design

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Within the โ€œSci-Fiโ€ category, the closest game to Machinarium is Day of the Tentacle โ€” scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Broken Age and Myst: Masterpiece Edition follow close behind.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Machinarium

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Machinarium. Each one has been evaluated across 10 real attributes โ€” from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective โ€” so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

Day of the Tentacle
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloFantasySci-Fi2DRanged
Year 1993Dev LucasArtsOn Mac

โœ“ Like Machinarium, it's known for puzzle design, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

โ‰  Where it differs: brings ranged combat, historical setting and visual pixel, while skipping strong narrative focus

Broken Age
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloNarrativeCasualFantasySci-Fi2D
Steam๐Ÿ‘ 84%ยท 8.2KIGDB77ยท 13OC79ยท 38
Year 2014Dev Double Fine ProductionsOn PS4 ยท Linux ยท Android

โœ“ Shared with Machinarium: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

โ‰  Where it differs: brings ranged combat, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Myst: Masterpiece Edition
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloCasualNarrativeFantasySci-Fi
Steam๐Ÿ‘ 87%ยท 1.1KRAWG๐Ÿ‘ 74%ยท 26
Year 2011Dev Cyan WorldsPlaytime ~1hOn PC

โœ“ If you enjoyed Machinarium, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

โ‰  Stands apart with exploration and discovery and visual first person, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Myst III: Exile
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloCasualNarrativeFantasySci-Fi
Steam๐Ÿ‘ 93%ยท 528
Year 2001Dev Presto Studios ยท Cyan WorldsOn PC ยท Mac

โœ“ If you enjoyed Machinarium, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

โ‰  Stands apart with exploration and discovery and visual first person, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Samorost 3
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloNarrativeCasualCozyFantasySci-Fi2D
Steam๐Ÿ‘ 94%ยท 5.4KIGDB79ยท 7OC78ยท 19
Year 2016Dev Amanita DesignOn Android ยท PC ยท iOS

โœ“ If you enjoyed Machinarium, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

โ‰  Its own twist: vibe relaxing, setting space and exploration and discovery, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Samorost 2
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloCasualNarrativeFantasySci-Fi2D
Steam๐Ÿ‘ 87%ยท 2.8K
Year 2005Dev Amanita DesignOn Linux ยท Android ยท PC

โœ“ Shared with Machinarium: puzzle design, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

โ‰  Stands apart with setting space and exploration and discovery, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

Full Throttle
PuzzleLogic Puzzle
SoloSci-Fi2DPost-Apocalyptic
IGDB87ยท 1
Year 1995Dev LucasArtsOn PC ยท Mac

โœ“ If you enjoyed Machinarium, expect puzzle design, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

โ‰  Where it differs: brings post-apocalyptic world, while skipping strong narrative focus

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