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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 50 games similar to Murky Divers down to the 16 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Killing Floor 2, Hellgate: London and The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Murky Divers.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG
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NarrativeDarkMultiplayerCo-op
Year 2024Dev Embers

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Murky Divers is Killing Floor 2 — scoring 89/100 on our similarity scale. Hellgate: London and The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing follow close behind.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Murky Divers

16 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Murky Divers. Each one has been evaluated across 18 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.

#1Killing Floor 2
Killing Floor 2
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineSoloMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorSci-FiSkill TreeFirst Person
Steam👍 88%· 129KIGDB81· 13OC78· 62
Year 2016Dev Tripwire Interactive · Iceberg InteractiveOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are first-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and horror tension

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Murky Divers: progression.

It predates Murky Divers by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Setting69
#2Hellgate: London
Hellgate: London
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkNarrativeProceduralHorrorSci-FiLootSkill TreeFirst Person
Steam👍 57%· 2.3KIGDB70· 2
Year 2007Dev Flagship Studios · HanbitSoftOn PC

✓ Fits the first-person Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Murky Divers: game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Murky Divers.

It predates Murky Divers by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100World100Setting81Progression80Visuals75
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkNarrativeHorrorSci-FiExplorationLootSkill Tree
Steam👍 83%· 10KRAWG👍 58%· 326MC72IGDB64· 5
Year 2013Playtime ~4hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Murky Divers, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, tower defense planning and punishing difficulty, while skipping horror tension

An isometric action RPG with a gothic, faintly comic tone, carried by the running commentary between Van Helsing and his ghostly companion Katarina, who is also a functional part of your build. The atmosphere and writing lift it above the usual Diablo clone. Build variety is where it runs out — few late-game specs are viable, so experimentation quietly funnels you back to the obvious ones.

Where it drifts furthest from Murky Divers: visuals.

It predates Murky Divers by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Progression88Setting82Tone81Combat78Game mode76Genre75
Stubbs the Zombie in Rebel Without a Pulse
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeDarkHorrorSci-Fi
Steam👍 87%· 2.5KIGDB63· 4OC57· 23
Year 2005Dev Wideload Games · Aspyr MediaOn PS4 · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed Murky Divers, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, offline and visual third person, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Murky Divers: visuals.

It predates Murky Divers by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Setting100Genre75Tone68Game mode66Visuals0
Zombies Ate My Neighbors
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opDarkHorrorSci-Fi
Year 1993Dev LucasArts · Konami

✓ If you enjoyed Murky Divers, expect deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, shooter and visual isometric, while skipping horror tension

A top-down survival game about rescuing victims before monsters reach them, built for two players and much better that way. Weapons are improvised and scarce. It is genuinely hard in an unforgiving arcade sense — limited continues, no map, and later levels where finding the last neighbour eats more time than surviving does.

Where it drifts furthest from Murky Divers: visuals.

It predates Murky Divers by 31 years, with what that implies technically.

Setting100Game mode76Genre75Tone62Visuals0
Mass Effect 3
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeNarrativeDarkSci-FiSkill Tree
Steam👍 76%· 2.7KIGDB91· 14
Year 2012Dev BioWare · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Murky Divers, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Murky Divers: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Murky Divers.

It predates Murky Divers by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100Tone100Genre75Progression45Setting39
RoboCop: Rogue City
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkSci-FiFirst Person
Steam👍 87%· 34KIGDB74· 6OC73· 114
Year 2023Dev Teyon · NaconOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Murky Divers: game mode and setting.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Setting36Game mode21
Bright Memory: Infinite
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkSci-FiSkill TreeFirst Person
Steam👍 92%· 40KIGDB67· 5OC63· 95
Year 2021Dev FYQD-Studio · PLAYISMOn Xbox · Android · PC

✓ Same family of first-person Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, shooter and first-person shooting, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Murky Divers: game mode and progression.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Setting54Tone52Progression33
Daemon X Machina
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSci-FiSkill Tree
Steam👍 85%· 6.8KIGDB71· 10OC70· 106
Year 2019Dev Marvelous First Studio · XSEED GamesOn PC · Switch

✓ If you enjoyed Murky Divers, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, shooter and third-person shooting, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Murky Divers: visuals and setting.

Combat100Genre75Game mode72Progression45Setting37Visuals0
Marvel: Ultimate Alliance
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeSci-Fi
Steam👍 66%· 580IGDB72· 7
Year 2006Dev Beenox · NEC InterchannelOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Murky Divers, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with visual third person, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Murky Divers: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Murky Divers.

It predates Murky Divers by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode76Genre75Setting53Visuals0
Stalcraft: X
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
MultiplayerCo-opOnlineSci-FiExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 73%· 99K
Year 2022Dev EXBOOn PC

✓ Both are first-person Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, first-person shooting and open world exploration, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Murky Divers: world and progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Murky Divers.

Genre100Visuals100Game mode94Setting53Progression43World0
ACE - Arena: Cyber Evolution
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
MultiplayerCo-opSoloOnlineMeleeSci-Fi
Steam👍 66%· 1.1KRAWG👍 5%· 43
Year 2014Dev Spearhead GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Like Murky Divers, it's known for deep RPG systems, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation, real-time strategy and visual isometric, while skipping horror tension

Arena: Cyber Evolution (ACE) is a futuristic physics-based sports game in which players confront each other in 3 vs 3 matches of wits and twitch reflexes.

Where it drifts furthest from Murky Divers: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Murky Divers.

It predates Murky Divers by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode100Genre75Setting53Visuals0
The Baconing
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSci-Fi
Steam👍 79%· 261RAWG👍 60%· 35MC63IGDB63· 2
Year 2011Dev Hothead GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Murky Divers, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, offline and visual third person, while skipping horror tension

Prepare yourself for the ultimate sci-fi adventure by entering the hilarious and sizzling world of The Baconing created by Hothead Games. You are DeathSpank, a hero and the ultimate Dispenser of Justice.

Where it drifts furthest from Murky Divers: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Murky Divers.

It predates Murky Divers by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Genre75Game mode66Setting53Visuals0
Battletoads
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSci-Fi
OC73· 115
Year 1991Dev Rare · Masaya

✓ Like Murky Divers, it's known for deep RPG systems, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, precision platforming and setting cyberpunk, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Murky Divers: visuals and setting.

It predates Murky Divers by 33 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Game mode76Genre75Setting41Visuals0
Watchmen: The End is Nigh
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeSci-Fi
Steam👍 71%· 1.1KRAWG👍 34%· 82MC61IGDB48· 4
Year 2009Dev Warner Bros. InteractivePlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Murky Divers, expect deep RPG systems, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, fighting mechanics and fantasy world, while skipping horror tension

The lines between good and bad have been blurred and crime and terror run rampant in the streets. The alleys, rooftops and sewers are crawling with criminals and brutal gangs. And now, Underboss — in a daring escape — has broken out of prison and is ruling with vicious darkness. The city is in need of saviors and only masked hero vigilantes answer the call... you answer the call.

Where it drifts furthest from Murky Divers: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Murky Divers.

It predates Murky Divers by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Combat100Genre75Game mode70Setting34Visuals0

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