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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Machine Mind down to the 30 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Kenshi, Imagine Earth and Maia top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Machine Mind.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Machine Mind

30 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Machine Mind. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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.

#1KenshiClosest overall match

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SoloSandbox WorldSci-FiIsometricStealth

Steam👍 96%· 112KRAWG👍 77%· 191MC75IGDB84· 1

Year 2018Dev Lo-Fi GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, sandbox freedom and deep simulation

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, open world exploration and stealth mechanics, while skipping racing gameplay

A free-roaming squad based RPG. Focusing on open-ended sandbox gameplay features rather than a linear story. Be a trader, a thief, a rebel, a warlord, an adventurer, a farmer, a slave, or just food for the cannibals. Research new equipment and craft new gear.

Where it drifts furthest from Machine Mind: setting.

It predates Machine Mind by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloSandbox WorldSci-FiIsometricRelaxing

Steam👍 82%· 955OC80· 12

Year 2021Dev Serious BrothersPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, turn-based strategy and vibe relaxing, while skipping adventure storytelling

Planetary Colonization Imagine Earth is a real-time planet simulation and a build up strategy game. Your job as a space colony manager is to explore and populate distant planets. Build up thriving and profitable colonies on a global scale and trade resources and goods into space.

Where it drifts furthest from Machine Mind: visuals and setting.

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Steam GOG Epic

#3Maia

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SoloSandbox WorldSci-FiProceduralSpace

Steam👍 44%· 1.1K

Year 2013Dev Simon Roth · Machine StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, procedural generation and setting space, while skipping adventure storytelling

About This Game Maia is a strange and hostile alien world, toxic to humans, yet lush with new life. Your mission is to colonise this poison eden, survive it's dangers and establish humanity's first foothold in the stars.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Machine Mind.

It predates Machine Mind by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Anno 2070Closest on setting

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SoloSandbox WorldSci-FiIsometricMultiplayer

Steam👍 61%· 13KRAWG👍 71%· 157MC83IGDB75· 1

Year 2011Dev Blue Byte · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~11hOn PC

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping adventure storytelling

This is the fifth game in a series of Anno games. The game genre remains unchanged - this is a real-time strategy with a variety of elements from other genres included in it: from the city construction and management simulator to submarine battles.

Where it drifts furthest from Machine Mind: game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Machine Mind.

It predates Machine Mind by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloSci-FiCasualFantasySpace

Steam👍 76%· 290

Year 2016Dev Squatting Penguins · Ultimate GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, deep simulation and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, fantasy world and setting space, while skipping deep RPG systems

Previews:Video game news outlets had this to say on 2 years old beta demo - bear in mind that the game underwent dramatic development since then: "The gameplay so far feels pretty solid, and is very much in line with what you’d expect from a city builder.

Where it drifts furthest from Machine Mind: visuals and setting.

It predates Machine Mind by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloSandbox WorldSci-FiIsometricMultiplayer

Steam👍 86%· 194KRAWG👍 84%· 693MC78IGDB79· 11OC81· 42

Year 2016Dev Paradox Development Studio · Paradox InteractivePlaytime ~10hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, strong narrative focus and procedural generation, while skipping adventure storytelling

Nova Edition Stellaris Nova Edition includes:Digital Original SoundtrackThe Stellaris soundtrack delivers two and a half hours of original music, including bonus tracks and alternate versions not included in the game.

Where it drifts furthest from Machine Mind: setting.

It predates Machine Mind by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG

#7Pikmin

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SoloSci-FiIsometric

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Year 2001Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Gradiente

✓ Nearly identical: real-time strategy, adventure storytelling and setting scifi.

≠ Missing: deep simulation.

It predates Machine Mind by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloSci-FiIsometricTacticalDark

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Year 2012Dev Ndemic CreationsOn PC · Android · iOS

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, combat tactical and horror setting, while skipping adventure storytelling

It predates Machine Mind by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#9Frostpunk

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SoloSci-FiIsometricNarrativeDark

Steam👍 93%· 134KRAWG👍 88%· 1.1KMC85IGDB86· 9OC86· 103

Year 2018Dev 11 Bit Studios · 11 bit studiosPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping adventure storytelling

In an ultimately frozen world, people develop steam-powered technology to oppose the overwhelming cold. The city ruler has to manage both the inhabitants and the infrastracture the citizens live in.

It predates Machine Mind by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Epic

#10Homeworld

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SoloSci-FiIsometricMultiplayerTactical

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Year 1999Dev Relic Entertainment · Sierra EntertainmentOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings combat tactical and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

It predates Machine Mind by 27 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11Pikmin 3

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SoloSci-FiIsometricMultiplayer

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Year 2013Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.4 · Nintendo

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

It predates Machine Mind by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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#12Star Wars: Galactic Battlegrounds

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SoloSci-FiIsometricMultiplayerMelee

Steam👍 91%· 4.6K

Year 2001Dev LucasArtsOn PC · Mac

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, deep simulation and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, multiplayer gameplay and base building, while skipping adventure storytelling

It predates Machine Mind by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

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#13Impossible Creatures Steam Edition

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SoloSci-FiIsometricMultiplayerMelee

Steam👍 96%· 1.8KRAWG👍 75%· 32MC72IGDB73· 3

Year 2003Dev THQ NordicPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, deep simulation and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, combat tactical and historical setting, while skipping adventure storytelling

Update NotesPatch 3 not only brough more bug fixes but adds Workshop support to Impossible Creatures. Together with the great possibilities of the SDK (even with full C++ support) and the mod tools now the highest level of mod support comes with IC.

Where it drifts furthest from Machine Mind: setting.

It predates Machine Mind by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG

#14Pikmin 2

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SoloSci-FiIsometricMultiplayerCo-op

IGDB87· 2OC78· 23

Year 2004Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Nintendo

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Machine Mind: game mode.

It predates Machine Mind by 22 years, with what that implies technically.

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#15Dune II: The Building of a Dynasty

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SoloSci-FiIsometric

Year 1992Dev Westwood Studios · Virgin Games

✓ Nearly identical: real-time strategy, setting scifi and single-player focus.

≠ Missing: deep simulation.

It predates Machine Mind by 34 years, with what that implies technically.

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