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We filtered the 50 games similar to New World: Aeternum down to the 31 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Pikmin, Dune II: The Building of a Dynasty and Plague Inc. top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to New World: Aeternum.

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to New World: Aeternum is Pikmin — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Dune II: The Building of a Dynasty and Plague Inc. follow close behind.

#1Pikmin97 #2Dune II: The Building of a Dynasty97 #3Plague Inc.95 #4Maia95 #5Frostpunk94

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like New World: Aeternum

31 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to New World: Aeternum. Each one has been evaluated across 3 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.

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Pikmin

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSci-FiIsometric

IGDB80· 1

Year 2001Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Gradiente

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling and visual isometric

#2Dune II: The Building of a Dynasty

97

Dune II: The Building of a Dynasty

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSci-FiIsometric

Year 1992Dev Westwood Studios · Virgin Games

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: visual isometric

95

Plague Inc.

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSci-FiTacticalDarkHorror

IGDB80· 1

Year 2012Dev Ndemic CreationsOn PC · Android · iOS

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical

95

Maia

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SoloSci-FiProceduralSandbox WorldSpace

Steam👍 44%· 1.1K

Year 2013Dev Simon Roth · Machine StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom

94

Frostpunk

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSci-FiNarrativeDarkHardcore

Steam👍 93%· 134KRAWG👍 88%· 1.1KMC85IGDB86· 9OC86· 103

Year 2018Dev 11 Bit Studios · 11 bit studiosPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, survival mechanics and strong narrative focus

94

Kenshi

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSci-FiStealthOpen WorldSandbox World

Steam👍 96%· 112KRAWG👍 77%· 191MC75IGDB84· 1

Year 2018Dev Lo-Fi GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, deep simulation and deep RPG systems

#7The Mims Beginning

94

The Mims Beginning

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSci-FiCasualFantasySpace

Steam👍 76%· 290

Year 2016Dev Squatting Penguins · Ultimate GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, adventure storytelling and vibe casual

#8Imagine Earth

93

Imagine Earth

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSci-FiRelaxingSandbox WorldProcedural

Steam👍 82%· 955OC80· 12

Year 2021Dev Serious BrothersPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and puzzle design

93

Sunless Sea

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSci-FiNarrativeDarkProcedural

Steam👍 83%· 9.5KIGDB85· 4OC81· 28

Year 2015Dev Failbetter GamesOn Linux · PC · iOS

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

88

Homeworld

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSci-FiMultiplayerTacticalIsometric

IGDB90· 1

Year 1999Dev Relic Entertainment · Sierra EntertainmentOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Both are real-time strategy games — sharing real-time strategy, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, combat tactical and multiplayer gameplay

#11StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void

88

StarCraft II: Legacy of the Void

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSci-FiMultiplayerTacticalLoot

IGDB90· 8

Year 2015Dev Blizzard EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings combat tactical, multiplayer gameplay and loot and gear systems

#12StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm

88

StarCraft II: Heart of the Swarm

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSci-FiMultiplayerTacticalIsometric

IGDB89· 9

Year 2013Dev Blizzard EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical, multiplayer gameplay and visual isometric

#13Command & Conquer: Generals

88

Command & Conquer: Generals

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSci-FiMultiplayerTacticalBase Building

Steam👍 88%· 2.0K

Year 2003Dev EA Pacific · Aspyr MediaOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical, multiplayer gameplay and base building

88

Pikmin 3

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSci-FiMultiplayerIsometric

IGDB86· 9

Year 2013Dev Nintendo EAD Software Development Group No.4 · Nintendo

✓ Fits the real-time strategy games cluster, with real-time strategy, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, multiplayer gameplay and visual isometric

#15Command & Conquer

88

Command & Conquer

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSci-FiMultiplayerTacticalBase Building

Steam👍 73%· 416

Year 1995Dev Westwood Studios · Virgin Interactive Entertainment (Europe) Ltd.On PC · Mac

✓ Same family of real-time strategy games: real-time strategy, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: combat tactical, multiplayer gameplay and base building

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