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We filtered the 46 games similar to Mars 2120 down to the 12 that fit the “Xbox” category. The Outer Worlds, STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜 and Dust: An Elysian Tail top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Mars 2120.

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The best games like Mars 2120 on Xbox

12 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Mars 2120. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

#1The Outer WorldsClosest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloCo-opMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiSpaceExploration

Steam👍 82%· 28KIGDB86· 15OC83· 215

Year 2019Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Private DivisionOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Mars 2120, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and shooter

≠ Its own twist: first-person shooting, skill tree progression and loot and gear systems, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Mars 2120: visuals.

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#2STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜Closest on genre

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeSci-FiExploration2D

Steam👍 81%· 4.2KRAWG👍 54%· 333MC78IGDB78· 16OC77· 62

Year 2012Dev Capcom · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Mars 2120, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration and setting cyberpunk, while skipping shooter

Strider is a platforming hack and slash game developed by Double Helix Games. The game is a reboot of 1989 title, yet the developers didn't intend the game to be viewed as one. The title retells the original game's story.

Where it drifts furthest from Mars 2120: setting.

It predates Mars 2120 by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Dust: An Elysian Tail

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeExploration2D

Steam👍 95%· 19KRAWG👍 67%· 626MC84IGDB82· 7

Year 2012Dev Humble Hearts · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Mars 2120: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, fighting mechanics and fantasy world, while skipping shooter

Dust: an Elysian Tale is an action role-playing game with metroidvania elements set in an imaginary world called Falana. Dust, the main character, with his sentient sword called Blade of Ahrah and guardian Fidget explores the “2D” side-scrolled environments.

Where it drifts furthest from Mars 2120: setting.

It predates Mars 2120 by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 98%· 75KRAWG👍 90%· 1.1KMC83IGDB85· 8OC84· 72

Year 2019Dev Askiisoft · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with Mars 2120: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, punishing difficulty and setting cyberpunk, while skipping shooter

Katana ZERO is a fast paced neo-noir action platformer, focusing on tight, instant-death acrobatic combat, and a dark 80's neon aesthetic.

Where it drifts furthest from Mars 2120: setting.

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#5NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Solo2DPixel Art

Steam👍 93%· 2.5KRAWG👍 90%· 20IGDB86· 7OC86· 131

Year 2025Dev The Game Kitchen · DotEmuPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Mars 2120, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings visual pixel, while skipping shooter

A brand-new side-scrolling entry to the NINJA GAIDEN series from the team behind Blasphemous, NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound redefines the classic platformer saga in a spectacular, thrilling and challenging ninja adventure.

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Steam GOG

#6Islets

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExploration2D

Steam👍 96%· 2.3KRAWG👍 87%· 29IGDB81· 2OC79· 19

Year 2022Dev Kyle Thompson · Armor Games StudiosPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Like Mars 2120, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, cozy, relaxing feel and fantasy world, while skipping action RPG combat

Iko is an aspiring yet hopeful warrior exploring the land and sky to reunite a series of floating islands. With his rickety airship, he must travel from island to island in order to reignite each one’s magnetic core while fighting off the many adversaries standing in his way.

Where it drifts furthest from Mars 2120: setting.

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Steam GOG

#7UnEpic

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloCo-opMeleeExploration2D

Steam👍 91%· 8.1KRAWG👍 81%· 253MC68IGDB68· 4OC72· 24

Year 2011Dev @unepic_fran · EnjoyUp GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Mars 2120, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, Metroidvania exploration and combat magic, while skipping action RPG combat

Unepic is a 2D platformer game with role-playing elements. The story follows Daniel, a sci-fi, and video games geek that one day was teleported into a fantasy world and found himself in a giant castle. The game’s dialogues, storyline, and aesthetics heavily relies on humor with a lot of geek-culture references and mocking on sci-fi and fantasy clichés.

Where it drifts furthest from Mars 2120: setting.

It predates Mars 2120 by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB80· 7OC80· 65

Year 2018Dev ThroughLine Games · Square Enix CollectiveOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Mars 2120, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, vibe casual and fantasy world, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Mars 2120: setting.

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#9BloodRayne (Legacy)

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrative2DDark

Steam👍 60%· 928RAWG👍 34%· 40MC68IGDB65· 3

Year 2011Dev Abstraction Games · Majesco EntertainmentPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Mars 2120: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and fantasy world, while skipping adventure storytelling

The original video game femme fatale, Rayne, has returned to battle and feed in a brand new hack ‘n slash adventure. Slay ghastly enemies as Rayne, the sexy dhampir with superhuman strength, speed, and agility, recruited by the vampire hunting Brimstone Society for one last mission.

Where it drifts furthest from Mars 2120: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Mars 2120.

It predates Mars 2120 by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG Xbox

#10South Park: The Fractured But Whole

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExploration2D

Steam👍 85%· 33KIGDB85· 18OC82· 182

Year 2017Dev Ubisoft San Francisco · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Shared with Mars 2120: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, dark, oppressive atmosphere and setting cartoon, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Mars 2120: setting.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMeleeSci-FiSpace2D

Steam👍 94%· 6.2KIGDB88· 12OC86· 63

Year 2015Dev Image & FormOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Mars 2120, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy and combat tactical, while skipping action RPG combat

It predates Mars 2120 by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

Co-opSoloMeleeOfflineFantasy

Steam👍 58%· 2.9KRAWG👍 40%· 227MC72

Year 2011Dev Square EnixPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Mars 2120, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world and offline, while skipping adventure storytelling

In Dungeon Siege III, 150 years have passed since the ending of the original Dungeon Siege. Some 30 years ago, a woman named Jeyne Kassynder led the rebellion and took over the power in the fantasy realm of Ehb.

Where it drifts furthest from Mars 2120: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against mostly positive for Mars 2120.

It predates Mars 2120 by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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