7 Games with a sci-fi setting like New Pokémon Snap that you should try

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We filtered the 30 games similar to New Pokémon Snap down to the 7 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. AaAaAA!!! - A Reckless Disregard for Gravity, Digimon World and Redshirt top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to New Pokémon Snap.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like New Pokémon Snap

7 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to New Pokémon Snap. Each one has been evaluated across 6 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.

#1AaAaAA!!! - A Reckless Disregard for Gravity

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SoloFantasySci-FiFirst PersonMelee

Steam👍 84%· 752RAWG👍 48%· 42MC81IGDB90· 1

Year 2009Dev Dejobaan GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Like New Pokémon Snap, it's known for deep simulation, fantasy world and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings sports simulation, melee combat and historical setting, while skipping adventure storytelling

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Steam

#2Digimon World

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SoloFantasySci-FiCyberpunkThird Person

Year 1999Dev Bandai

✓ Like New Pokémon Snap, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, setting cyberpunk and visual third person, while skipping visual first person

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#3Redshirt

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SoloSci-FiCasual

Steam👍 42%· 400MC62IGDB65· 2OC69· 10

Year 2013Dev The Tiniest Shark · Positech GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with New Pokémon Snap: deep simulation, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems and vibe casual, while skipping adventure storytelling

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Steam GOG

#4AaaaaAAaaaAAAaaAAAAaAAAAA!!! for the Awesome

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SoloSci-FiFirst PersonMeleeCasual

Steam👍 74%· 1.1KRAWG👍 26%· 72

Year 2011Dev Owlchemy Labs · Dejobaan GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with New Pokémon Snap: deep simulation, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings sports simulation, vibe casual and melee combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

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SoloSci-FiFirst PersonNarrativeDark

Steam👍 78%· 5.1KIGDB82· 11OC76· 81

Year 2019Dev No Code · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed New Pokémon Snap, expect deep simulation, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping fantasy world

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Steam GOG Epic

#613 Sentinels: Aegis Rim

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SoloSci-FiTacticalNarrativePost-Apocalyptic

IGDB84· 9OC86· 121

Year 2019Dev Vanillaware · AtlusOn PS4 · Switch

✓ Like New Pokémon Snap, it's known for deep simulation, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, combat tactical and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping fantasy world

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#7Uplink

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SoloSci-FiNarrativeProceduralOpen World

Steam👍 91%· 2.4KRAWG👍 56%· 145MC75IGDB70· 1

Year 2001Dev Introversion SoftwarePlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed New Pokémon Snap, expect deep simulation, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, roguelike runs and strong narrative focus, while skipping adventure storytelling

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Steam GOG

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