10 Games with a sci-fi setting like Pacific Drive that you should try

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We filtered the 18 games similar to Pacific Drive down to the 10 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Fallout Shelter, Frostpunk and Surviving Mars top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Pacific Drive.

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GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

The best games with a sci-fi setting like Pacific Drive

10 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Pacific Drive. Each one has been evaluated across 21 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.

#1Fallout Shelter

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GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloSandbox WorldPost-ApocalypticSci-FiBase BuildingManagementCrafting

Steam👍 88%· 81KIGDB68· 9

Year 2015Dev Bethesda Game Studios · Bethesda SoftworksOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing deep simulation, survival mechanics and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings deep RPG systems, vibe casual and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping horror tension

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloNarrativePost-ApocalypticSci-FiBase BuildingManagement

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

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

✓ If you enjoyed Pacific Drive, expect deep simulation, survival mechanics and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy, dark, oppressive atmosphere and punishing difficulty, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloSandbox WorldSci-FiBase BuildingManagementExploration

Steam👍 80%· 28KIGDB74· 7OC77· 60

Year 2018Dev Haemimont Games · Paradox InteractiveOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the colony sims cluster, with deep simulation, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, setting space and visual isometric, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#4Jurassic World Evolution 2

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GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloMeleeNarrativeSandbox WorldSci-FiManagementBase BuildingExploration

Steam👍 90%· 46KIGDB72· 5OC79· 81

Year 2021Dev Frontier DevelopmentsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing deep simulation, sandbox freedom and survival mechanics

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#5Oxygen Not Included

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GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloSandbox WorldSci-FiBase BuildingManagementCraftingExploration

Steam👍 97%· 140KRAWG👍 85%· 379MC86

Year 2017Dev Klei EntertainmentPlaytime ~7hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing deep simulation, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: punishing difficulty, open world exploration and setting space, while skipping horror tension

GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloSandbox WorldSci-FiBase BuildingExplorationCraftingManagementFirst Person

Steam👍 97%· 270KRAWG👍 89%· 355IGDB95· 2OC91· 26

Year 2024Dev Coffee Stain StudiosPlaytime ~12hOn PC

✓ Both are colony sims — sharing adventure storytelling, deep simulation and sandbox freedom

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping horror tension

GenreStrategySubgenreColony Sim

SoloSandbox WorldSci-FiBase BuildingManagementCraftingExploration

Steam👍 98%· 229KRAWG👍 87%· 808MC83IGDB86· 2OC82· 14

Year 2020Dev Wube SoftwarePlaytime ~20hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of colony sims: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and survival mechanics

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#8Jurassic World Evolution

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloMeleeNarrativeSandbox WorldSci-FiManagementBase BuildingExploration

Steam👍 87%· 55KIGDB74· 13OC71· 99

Year 2018Dev Frontier Developments · Universal PicturesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Pacific Drive, expect deep simulation, sandbox freedom and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and visual isometric, while skipping survival mechanics

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#9Anomaly: Warzone Earth

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GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloMeleeSci-FiFantasyHistorical

Steam👍 87%· 4.7KRAWG👍 45%· 226MC80IGDB85· 5

Year 2011Dev 11 Bit Studios · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Shared with Pacific Drive: melee combat, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy, tower defense planning and fantasy world, while skipping survival mechanics

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#10Maia

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GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloProceduralSandbox WorldSci-FiBase BuildingManagementCrafting

Steam👍 44%· 1.1K

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

✓ Shared with Pacific Drive: deep simulation, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy, setting space and early access, while skipping adventure storytelling

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