8 Games with a sci-fi setting like 梦魇：无归 Nightmare without return that you should try

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We filtered the 41 games similar to 梦魇：无归 Nightmare without return down to the 8 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC, The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel and Final Fantasy XIII top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to 梦魇：无归 Nightmare without return.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like 梦魇：无归 Nightmare without return

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to 梦魇：无归 Nightmare without return. Each one has been evaluated across 9 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.

#1The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SCClosest overall match

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeSci-FiFantasy

Steam👍 98%· 4.3KRAWG👍 90%· 73MC80IGDB80· 1

Year 2015Dev Nihon Falcom · XSEED GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, setting anime and visual isometric, while skipping visual 2d

The coup d’état that threatened to shake the foundation of the Liberl Kingdom has now come to a close and Her Majesty the Queen’s birthday celebrations are in full swing throughout the streets of Grancel.

Where it drifts furthest from 梦魇：无归 Nightmare without return: visuals and setting.

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#2The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeSci-FiCozy

Steam👍 95%· 5.8KIGDB82· 9OC79· 56

Year 2013Dev Nihon Falcom · XSEED GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, setting anime and fantasy world, while skipping visual 2d

Where it drifts furthest from 梦魇：无归 Nightmare without return: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for 梦魇：无归 Nightmare without return.

It predates 梦魇：无归 Nightmare without return by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeSci-FiMagic

Steam👍 75%· 19KIGDB81· 9

Year 2009Dev Square Enix Product Development Division 1 · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of turn-based JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with linear, story-driven structure, combat magic and melee combat, while skipping visual 2d

Where it drifts furthest from 梦魇：无归 Nightmare without return: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for 梦魇：无归 Nightmare without return.

It predates 梦魇：无归 Nightmare without return by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloNarrativeSci-FiAnime

Steam👍 59%· 117

Year 2014Dev Winter WolvesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are turn-based JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings visual novel storytelling and setting anime, while skipping combat tactical

Planet Stronghold is a sci-fi role-playing game with a turn-based combat system. You take the role of a young, new recruit that somehow gets assigned to the most well-known, and well-defended, human outpost in the whole galaxy: Planet Stronghold.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for 梦魇：无归 Nightmare without return.

It predates 梦魇：无归 Nightmare without return by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5FINAL FANTASY VIIIClosest on setting

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloNarrativeSci-FiOpen WorldFantasy

Steam👍 88%· 9.4KRAWG👍 86%· 423MC90

Year 1999Dev Square · Square EnixPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, open world exploration and fantasy world, while skipping combat tactical

Final Fantasy VIII is a Japanese role-playing game, the eight main installments in Final Fantasy series. ###Plot and setting Like most other Final Fantasy entries, the game takes place in an entirely new world that is not connected with previous games in the series.

Where it drifts furthest from 梦魇：无归 Nightmare without return: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for 梦魇：无归 Nightmare without return.

It predates 梦魇：无归 Nightmare without return by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6Epic Battle Fantasy 4

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalSci-Fi2DMelee

Steam👍 97%· 3.3KRAWG👍 55%· 38

Year 2014Dev Matt RoszakPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, cozy, relaxing feel and melee combat, while skipping strong narrative focus

Epic Battle Fantasy 4 is a light-hearted turn-based RPG, heavily inspired by old classics like Final Fantasy and Golden Sun. You will battle through waves of adorable enemies, grow your characters, explore a diverse world, solve puzzles, and of course, save the world.

Where it drifts furthest from 梦魇：无归 Nightmare without return: tone and setting.

It predates 梦魇：无归 Nightmare without return by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeSci-FiAnime

Steam👍 98%· 1.1KRAWG👍 74%· 23IGDB83· 2OC83· 57

Year 2020Dev Nihon Falcom · NIS AmericaPlaytime ~66hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

✓ Same family of turn-based JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with setting anime, fantasy world and visual third person, while skipping adventure storytelling

This game is part of the GOG Games Festival! Discover new releases, hot gaming deals, latest demos to try and a whole line-up of exciting upcoming titles that you can wishlist. Following the events of Trails from Zero, the Special Support Section find themselves with new members and new duties.

Where it drifts furthest from 梦魇：无归 Nightmare without return: visuals and setting.

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#8Final Fantasy XIII-2

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloNarrativeSci-FiMeleeOpen World

Steam👍 58%· 6.2KIGDB75· 11

Year 2011Dev Square Enix 1st Production Department · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, open world exploration and melee combat, while skipping combat tactical

Where it drifts furthest from 梦魇：无归 Nightmare without return: combat and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for 梦魇：无归 Nightmare without return.

It predates 梦魇：无归 Nightmare without return by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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