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We filtered the 50 games similar to N++ (NPLUSPLUS) down to the 13 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Capsized, The Lost Vikings and Bomberman 64 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to N++ (NPLUSPLUS).

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like N++ (NPLUSPLUS)

13 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to N++ (NPLUSPLUS). Each one has been evaluated across 11 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.

#1Capsized

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SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 76%· 1.1KRAWG👍 21%· 96MC80IGDB63· 5

Year 2011Dev Alientrap · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with ranged combat, while skipping punishing difficulty

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Steam GOG Xbox

#2The Lost Vikings

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-Fi2D

Year 1993Dev Silicon & Synapse · T&E Soft

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, while skipping punishing difficulty

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#3Bomberman 64

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerSci-FiThird Person

Year 1997Dev Hudson Soft · Nintendo

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling and visual third person, while skipping punishing difficulty

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

Co-opOfflineMultiplayerMeleeSci-Fi

Steam👍 97%· 120KRAWG👍 90%· 215IGDB92· 6OC91· 185

Year 2025Dev Hazelight · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping punishing difficulty

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 93%· 593KRAWG👍 78%· 321

Year 2013Dev RobTop GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual and skill tree progression, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 91%· 466OC75· 12

Year 2021Dev Games From Earth · Bonus Stage PublishingPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, cozy, relaxing feel and strong narrative focus, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2D

IGDB80· 1

Year 1983Dev Brøderbund Software · BanprestoOn PC · Mac

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, puzzle design and setting scifi.

≠ Missing: punishing difficulty.

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#8Q.U.B.E.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloSci-FiFirst Person

IGDB68· 2

Year 2011Dev Toxic GamesOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation and visual first person, while skipping punishing difficulty

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#9Freedom Planet

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 95%· 4.9KRAWG👍 77%· 77MC81IGDB82· 7OC81· 45

Year 2014Dev GalaxyTrail · MarvelousPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, cozy, relaxing feel and strong narrative focus, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloHardcoreSci-Fi2DNarrative

Steam👍 94%· 9.4KIGDB76· 8

Year 2012Dev Bithell GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and vibe casual, while skipping melee combat

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 96%· 1.7KIGDB88· 1OC83· 26

Dev GalaxyTrailPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, cozy, relaxing feel and strong narrative focus, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

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#12Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus®

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 95%· 1.7KRAWG👍 86%· 147IGDB80· 1

Year 1998Dev Sony Interactive Entertainment · GT Interactive SoftwarePlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and strong narrative focus, while skipping multiplayer gameplay

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#13Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloCo-opMeleeSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 86%· 3.6KIGDB76· 11

Year 2014Dev Just Add Water · Oddworld InhabitantsOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and melee combat

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

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