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We filtered the 45 games similar to Metroid down to the 20 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Shadow Complex, Metroid: Zero Mission and Metroid Fusion top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Metroid.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

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

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Metroid

20 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

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

#1Shadow Complex

97

Shadow Complex

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExplorationLootSkill Tree2D

IGDB85· 4

Year 2009Dev ChAIR Entertainment Group · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, shooter and combat tactical, while skipping open world exploration

#2Metroid: Zero Mission

97

Metroid: Zero Mission

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationLootSkill Tree2D

IGDB95· 2

Year 2004Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

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

≠ Its own twist: shooter and visual pixel

#3Metroid Fusion

97

Metroid Fusion

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExplorationLootSkill Tree2D

IGDB85· 2

Year 2002Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

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

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, melee combat and visual pixel, while skipping open world exploration

96

Teslagrad

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee

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 open world exploration

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 open world exploration

96

Waking Mars

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee

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, strong narrative focus and melee combat, while skipping open world exploration

#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: open world exploration.

#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 precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with shooter, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus, while skipping open world exploration

#9AM2R: 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: open world exploration.

96

Iconoclasts

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee

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 open world exploration

96

Gato Roboto

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee

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, punishing difficulty and melee combat, while skipping open world exploration

Steam GOG Nintendo

96

Bad Bots

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee

Steam👍 55%· 260MC49IGDB50· 2

Year 2013Dev Point Five Projects · Digital TribePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, ranged combat and visual pixel, while skipping open world exploration

#13SteamWorld Dig 2

95

SteamWorld Dig 2

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee

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 melee combat, while skipping open world exploration

94

The Fall

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee

Steam👍 88%· 3.7KIGDB78· 2OC74· 38

Year 2014Dev Over The MoonOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, shooter and horror tension, while skipping open world exploration

94

Axiom Verge

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee

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, melee combat and setting cyberpunk, while skipping open world exploration

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