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We filtered the 41 games similar to Opossession down to the 13 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Parasite Eve, Dino Crisis and Parasite Eve II top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Opossession.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Opossession

13 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Opossession. Each one has been evaluated across 8 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.

#1Parasite EveClosest overall match

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloDarkHorrorSci-FiStealth

IGDB60· 1

Year 1998Dev Squaresoft · Square Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: stealth mechanics, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping visual isometric

Where it drifts furthest from Opossession: visuals.

It predates Opossession by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Dino CrisisClosest on setting

iRank60

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloDarkHorrorSci-FiIsometric

IGDB60· 1

Year 1999Dev Capcom Planning Room 2 · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, shooter and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep RPG systems

It predates Opossession by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3Parasite Eve II

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloDarkHorrorSci-FiNarrative

Year 1999Dev Square Product Development Division 5 · SquareOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, deep RPG systems and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus and visual third person, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Opossession: visuals.

It predates Opossession by 25 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4Jurassic Park: The Game

iRank55

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloDarkSci-FiHorrorMelee

Steam👍 69%· 2.1KRAWG👍 31%· 96MC54IGDB61· 4

Year 2011Dev Telltale GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Xbox · iOS

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and melee combat, while skipping deep RPG systems

Security systems have failed and the creatures of the park roam free. Now, a rogue corporation will stop at nothing to acquire the dinosaur embryos stolen and lost by Dennis Nedry.

Where it drifts furthest from Opossession: visuals.

It predates Opossession by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloDarkHorrorSci-FiStealth

IGDB88· 3

Year 2003Dev Team Silent · KonamiOn PC

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, strong narrative focus and stealth mechanics, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Opossession: visuals.

It predates Opossession by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6Metal Gear

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloSci-FiIsometricTacticalStealth

Year 1987Dev Konami

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with shooter, combat tactical and stealth mechanics, while skipping deep RPG systems

It predates Opossession by 37 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7The Invincible

iRank83

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloDarkSci-FiNarrativeOpen World

Steam👍 89%· 9.4KIGDB79· 5OC73· 85

Year 2023Dev Starward Industries · 11 bit studiosOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and setting space, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Opossession: visuals and setting.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloSci-FiIsometricNarrativeThird Person

Steam👍 90%· 17KIGDB87· 5OC86· 115

Year 2025Dev 11 bit studiosOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, strong narrative focus and visual third person, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Opossession: tone.

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#9FTL: Faster Than Light

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloSci-FiIsometricTacticalHardcore

Steam👍 95%· 78KRAWG👍 88%· 964MC84IGDB91· 2

Year 2012Dev Subset GamesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the PvE survival games cluster, with survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, deep simulation and punishing difficulty, while skipping deep RPG systems

FTL: Faster Than Light is a roguelike strategy game set in space civil war in the Galactic Federation. You control a spaceship that has to deliver an essential package of data to the Federation headquarters. This data can help defeat the rebel’s army and finish the war.

Where it drifts furthest from Opossession: tone and setting.

It predates Opossession by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloSci-FiRangedMeleeHardcore

Steam👍 98%· 1.3K

Year 2020Dev Egor RezenovPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty, strong narrative focus and ranged combat, while skipping deep RPG systems

ARMORED HEAD is a miniature shooter, where all the action takes place in one arena. The main character is a gladiator who fights against his opponents in pursuit of the grand prize. His task is to defeat 30 waves of opponents, unravel all the secrets of the arena, and win the gold cup.

Where it drifts furthest from Opossession: tone and visuals.

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#11Deliver Us the Moon

iRank82

GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloSci-FiMeleeNarrativeSpace

Steam👍 88%· 9.2KIGDB78· 5OC74· 67

Year 2019Dev KeokeN Interactive · Wired ProductionsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of PvE survival games: survival mechanics, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, deep simulation and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Opossession: tone and visuals.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 51%· 215

Year 2016Dev Refactored Games OÜPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, while skipping deep RPG systems

Manage interstellar pioneers and their descendants in this detailed sci-fi colony sim. Centuries after planetfall, colonists are still struggling to gain foothold on their lush and alien planet. You settle on the frontier by carefully managing resources, production and different personalities.

It predates Opossession by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreSurvivalSubgenreCo-op PvE Survival

SoloSci-FiRangedMeleeHardcore

Steam👍 96%· 6.1KRAWG👍 29%· 68

Year 2016Dev Nickervision StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are PvE survival games — sharing survival mechanics, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty, vibe casual and ranged combat, while skipping deep RPG systems

I have been learning to make games in my free time and love making small-yet-solid arcade games with simple mechanics. Please expect 'Bit Blaster XL' to be a small, re-playable, arcade score-chaser game where the only goals are to constantly beat your previous score and unlock some extra ships.

Where it drifts furthest from Opossession: tone and visuals.

It predates Opossession by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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