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We filtered the 42 games similar to Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus® down to the 13 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Lode Runner, Q.U.B.E. and Thomas Was Alone top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus®.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer
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DarkNarrativeSolo
Year 1998Dev Sony Interactive Entertainment

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus® is Lode Runner — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Q.U.B.E. and Thomas Was Alone follow close behind.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus®

13 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus®. 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.

Lode Runner
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloSci-Fi2D
IGDB80· 1
Year 1983Dev Brøderbund Software · BanprestoOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

Q.U.B.E.
PlatformerPuzzle-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 adventure storytelling

Thomas Was Alone
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeHardcoreSci-Fi2D
Steam👍 94%· 9.4KIGDB76· 8
Year 2012Dev Bithell GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

INSIDE
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeStealthNarrativeDarkSci-Fi2D
Steam👍 97%· 74KRAWG👍 90%· 2.6KMC87IGDB93· 39OC91· 169
Year 2016Dev PlaydeadPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with horror tension and horror setting, while skipping punishing difficulty

Darq
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloStealthMeleeDarkNarrativeSci-Fi2D
Steam👍 94%· 4.2KIGDB70· 1OC73· 19
Year 2019Dev Unfold GamesOn Xbox · PC · Switch

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, survival mechanics and horror setting, while skipping punishing difficulty

Viewfinder
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkSci-Fi
Steam👍 94%· 12KIGDB89· 3OC83· 94
Year 2023Dev Sad Owl Studios · ThunderfulOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings exploration and discovery and visual first person, while skipping punishing difficulty

Sable
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeSci-FiRelaxingOpen World
Steam👍 86%· 6.3KIGDB83· 7OC75· 80
Year 2021Dev Shedworks · Raw FuryOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, vibe relaxing and open world exploration, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Cocoon
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeSci-FiLinearSpace
Steam👍 95%· 8.6KIGDB89· 5OC87· 73
Year 2023Dev Geometric Interactive · Annapurna InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with linear, story-driven structure, setting space and exploration and discovery, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Sunblaze
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeSci-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 adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel and visual pixel, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Geometry Dash
PlatformerPuzzle-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 adventure storytelling

Quantum Conundrum
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloSci-FiCasualFirst Person
Steam👍 85%· 2.1KIGDB74· 11
Year 2012Dev Airtight Games · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual and visual first person, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Freedom Planet 2
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeSci-Fi2D
Steam👍 96%· 1.7KIGDB88· 1OC83· 26
Dev GalaxyTrailPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, setting anime and visual pixel, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Q.U.B.E. 2
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiSpace
Steam👍 84%· 1.7KIGDB73· 6OC76· 51
Year 2018Dev Toxic GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, setting space and visual first person, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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