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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Metroid Fusion is Metroid: Zero Mission — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Metroid and Iconoclasts follow close behind.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Metroid Fusion

21 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Metroid Fusion. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

#1Metroid: Zero Mission

97

Metroid: Zero Mission

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExplorationLootSkill Tree2DPixel Art

IGDB95· 2

Year 2004Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and shooter

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, while skipping melee combat

97

Metroid

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExplorationLootSkill Tree2D

IGDB60· 1

Year 1987Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Playtronic

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, while skipping shooter

97

Iconoclasts

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeSci-FiExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 86%· 4.9KIGDB85· 8OC84· 57

Year 2018Dev Joakim Sandberg · Bifrost EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping shooter

97

Gato Roboto

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeSci-FiExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 5.1KIGDB76· 5OC75· 47

Year 2019Dev doinksoft · Devolver DigitalOn PC · Xbox · Switch

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel and punishing difficulty, while skipping shooter

Steam GOG Nintendo

96

Teslagrad

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeSci-FiExploration2D

Steam👍 84%· 2.5KIGDB79· 6OC79· 45

Year 2013Dev Rain Games · CIRCLE EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

96

Waking Mars

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeSci-FiExploration2D

Steam👍 89%· 1.2KRAWG👍 55%· 66MC79

Year 2012Dev Tiger Style · Tiger Style GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

#7Metroid: Samus Returns

96

Metroid: Samus Returns

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2D

IGDB88· 14OC86· 92

Year 2017Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: shooter.

#8Metroid Dread

96

Metroid Dread

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DHardcore

IGDB84· 11OC87· 153

Year 2021Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and shooter

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus, while skipping melee combat

96

Gateways

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2D

Steam👍 90%· 250MC72IGDB70· 1

Year 2012Dev Smudged Cat GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, while skipping shooter

#10AM2R: Return of Samus

96

AM2R: Return of Samus

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2D

Year 2016Dev DoctorM64On PC

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: shooter.

#11SteamWorld Dig 2

95

SteamWorld Dig 2

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeSci-FiExploration2D

Steam👍 95%· 8.9KRAWG👍 86%· 433MC88IGDB89· 11OC88· 84

Year 2017Dev Image & FormPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, vibe casual and historical setting, while skipping shooter

95

Axiom Verge

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeSci-FiExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 90%· 6.5KIGDB84· 15OC85· 90

Year 2015Dev Thomas Happ GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus and setting cyberpunk, while skipping shooter

Steam Epic Xbox

95

Owlboy

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeSci-FiExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 84%· 6.1KRAWG👍 74%· 307MC88IGDB89· 13OC88· 98

Year 2016Dev D-Pad StudioPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, strong narrative focus and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping shooter

94

The Fall

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeSci-FiExploration2D

Steam👍 88%· 3.7KIGDB78· 2OC74· 38

Year 2014Dev Over The MoonOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and shooter

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping loot and gear systems

94

Carrion

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeSci-FiExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 95%· 31KIGDB75· 9OC76· 118

Year 2020Dev Phobia Game Studio · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, puzzle design and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping shooter

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