72
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerSci-Fi2D
Year 2003Dev Inti Creates · Capcom
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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Neon Inferno
18 similar games foundUpdated May 2026
Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Neon Inferno. 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.
72
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerSci-Fi2D
Year 2004Dev Inti Creates · Capcom
70
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-Fi2D
Year 1990Dev Emerald Software · U.S. GoldOn PC
✓ Like Neon Inferno, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming
≠ Its own twist: combat magic and setting space, while skipping shooter
It predates Neon Inferno by 35 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting65
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-Fi2D
OC73· 115
Year 1991Dev Rare · Masaya
✓ Like Neon Inferno, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming
≠ Stands apart with melee combat and setting cyberpunk, while skipping shooter
It predates Neon Inferno by 34 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting63
68
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-Fi2D
Year 1991Dev Capcom
✓ Shared with Neon Inferno: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming
≠ Stands apart with offline, while skipping shooter
It predates Neon Inferno by 34 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Setting100Visuals100Game mode77
67
RPGAction RPG
SoloSci-Fi2DPost-ApocalypticCyberpunk
Year 2002Dev Capcom
✓ Like Neon Inferno, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and shooter
≠ Where it differs: brings post-apocalyptic world and setting cyberpunk, while skipping multiplayer gameplay
Where it drifts furthest from Neon Inferno: game mode and setting.
It predates Neon Inferno by 23 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Visuals100Setting48Game mode34
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-Fi2D
IGDB40
Year 1992Dev Konami
✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and setting scifi.
≠ Missing: shooter.
It predates Neon Inferno by 33 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100
RPGAction RPG
SoloSci-Fi2DMeleeCyberpunk
Steam👍 81%· 4.2KRAWG👍 54%· 333MC78IGDB78· 16OC77· 62
Year 2012Dev Capcom · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox
✓ Like Neon Inferno, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming
≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, melee combat 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 Neon Inferno: game mode.
It predates Neon Inferno by 13 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Visuals100Setting63Game mode35
RPGAction RPG
SoloSci-Fi2DMeleeNarrative
Steam👍 98%· 75KRAWG👍 90%· 1.1KMC83IGDB85· 8OC84· 72
Year 2019Dev Askiisoft · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh
✓ Shared with Neon Inferno: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and precision platforming
≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty, 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 Neon Inferno: game mode and setting.
Genre100Visuals51Setting38Game mode35
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55
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerSci-Fi2D
Year 1986Dev Bally Midway
✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and setting scifi.
≠ Missing: shooter.
It predates Neon Inferno by 39 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Setting100Visuals100Game mode71
RPGAction RPG
SoloMultiplayerSci-Fi2D
Year 1992Dev Konami
✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and setting scifi.
≠ Missing: shooter.
It predates Neon Inferno by 33 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Setting100Visuals100Game mode71
RPGAction RPG
SoloSci-Fi2DMeleeNarrative
Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB80· 7OC80· 65
Year 2018Dev ThroughLine Games · Square Enix CollectiveOn PS4 · Android · PC
✓ If you enjoyed Neon Inferno, expect deep RPG systems, precision platforming and adventure storytelling
≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and vibe casual, while skipping action RPG combat
Where it drifts furthest from Neon Inferno: game mode and setting.
Genre100Visuals100Setting44Game mode35
RPGAction RPG
SoloSci-Fi2DStealthMelee
Steam👍 87%· 3.5KIGDB69· 8OC74· 19
Year 2015Dev Dreadlocks Ltd. · Badland IndieOn PS4 · Linux · PC
✓ Shared with Neon Inferno: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and precision platforming
≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping action RPG combat
Where it drifts furthest from Neon Inferno: game mode and setting.
It predates Neon Inferno by 10 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Visuals77Setting41Game mode35
RPGAction RPG
SoloSci-Fi2DTacticalMelee
Steam👍 95%· 568IGDB80· 1OC80· 10
Year 2023Dev Terrible Posture Games · Skybound GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC
✓ Like Neon Inferno, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and setting scifi
≠ Stands apart with visual novel storytelling, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat
Invincible Presents: Atom Eve is the first original Invincible game from Skybound Games, the creator-led company behind Invincible and The Walking Dead.
Where it drifts furthest from Neon Inferno: game mode.
Genre100Setting100Visuals100Game mode35
RPGAction RPG
SoloSci-Fi2DMeleeTactical
Steam👍 94%· 6.2KIGDB88· 12OC86· 63
Year 2015Dev Image & FormOn PS4 · Linux · PC
✓ If you enjoyed Neon Inferno, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and setting scifi
≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, melee combat and combat tactical, while skipping action RPG combat
Where it drifts furthest from Neon Inferno: game mode.
It predates Neon Inferno by 10 years, with what that implies technically.
Genre100Visuals100Setting69Game mode35
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