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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Railroader down to the 17 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. SpaceEngine, X: Beyond the Frontier and X2: The Threat top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Railroader.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

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NarrativeRelaxingCo-opSolo

Year 2023Dev Giraffe Lab

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Railroader is SpaceEngine — scoring 71/100 on our similarity scale. X: Beyond the Frontier and X2: The Threat follow close behind.

#1SpaceEngine71 #2X: Beyond the Frontier65 #3X2: The Threat65 #4The Last Clockwinder57 #5Grow Home56

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Railroader

17 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Railroader. Each one has been evaluated across 17 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.

#1SpaceEngineClosest overall match

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SpaceEngine

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloRelaxingNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldSci-FiExploration3DEarly Access

Steam👍 96%· 16KRAWG👍 89%· 36

Year 2019Dev Vladimir RomanyukPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and vibe relaxing

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, procedural generation and setting space, while skipping co op

SpaceEngine is a 1:1 scale science-based Universe simulator, featuring billions upon billions of galaxies, nebulae, stars, and planets, all shown at their full real-world scale.

Where it drifts furthest from Railroader: game mode and visuals.

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#2X: Beyond the FrontierClosest on world

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X: Beyond the Frontier

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationManagementFirst Person

Steam👍 75%· 387RAWG👍 56%· 32MC67IGDB30· 1

Year 1999Dev Egosoft · THQPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, melee combat and setting space, while skipping strong narrative focus

The Human Race had advanced to the point where we could travel among the stars, we developed giant automated machines to help us colonise other worlds, but there was a fault in their programming and they turned and attacked. Forcing us to lay a trap to protect Earth and exiling the Human race to stay on Earth once again.

Where it drifts furthest from Railroader: visuals and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Railroader.

It predates Railroader by 24 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3X2: The Threat

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X2: The Threat

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldSci-FiExplorationManagementFirst Person

Steam👍 83%· 522RAWG👍 58%· 36MC72IGDB67· 2

Year 2003Dev EgosoftPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, melee combat and setting space, while skipping strong narrative focus

X²: The Threat is of a new generation of space simulator games, you play the role of Julian Gardna who continues the story set by X: Beyond The Frontier. The updated graphics engine gives the universe a fresher feel with newly designed ships and stations adding to the complexity of the universe.

Where it drifts furthest from Railroader: visuals and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Railroader.

It predates Railroader by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

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#4The Last Clockwinder

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The Last Clockwinder

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeRelaxingOpen WorldSci-FiManagementExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 96%· 784IGDB80· 1OC83· 12

Year 2022Dev pontoco · Cyan VenturesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing deep simulation, strong narrative focus and vibe relaxing

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping sandbox freedom

You are on a mission to repair an ancient clocktower built into the trunk of a colossal tree. Inside, you find a pair of gloves that allow you to turn anything you do into a looping clockwork automaton. Use the Clockwinder’s gloves to turn every task into a looping clockwork automaton.

Where it drifts furthest from Railroader: game mode and visuals.

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#5Grow HomeClosest on setting

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Grow Home

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloRelaxingNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 92%· 5.6KIGDB78· 6OC76· 38

Year 2015Dev Ubisoft Reflections · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with sandbox freedom, vibe relaxing and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, precision platforming and vibe casual, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Railroader: visuals and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Railroader.

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

Genre100Setting100World100Progression63Tone56Game mode34

#6MirrorMoon EPClosest on game mode

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MirrorMoon EP

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 59%· 600RAWG👍 22%· 23MC73IGDB90· 1

Year 2013Dev Santa RagionePlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing strong narrative focus, open world exploration and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and procedural generation, while skipping deep simulation

MirrorMoon EP is a game about mystery and exploration set in outer space. These space travels begin on a red planet and its unique moon and extend across galaxies. The single player part of MirrorMoon EP blends adventure and exploration with navigation-based puzzle solving.

Where it drifts furthest from Railroader: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for Railroader.

It predates Railroader by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression63Tone52World50Setting47

#7LEGO Jurassic World

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LEGO Jurassic World

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 11KIGDB73· 15OC71· 79

Year 2015Dev TT Games · WB GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing open world exploration, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, puzzle design and melee combat, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Railroader: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Railroader.

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

Genre100Setting100Game mode76World69Progression57Visuals28

#8LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga

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LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloMultiplayerCo-opNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 90%· 48KIGDB82· 9OC82· 171

Year 2022Dev Traveller's Tales · WB GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, puzzle design and melee combat, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Railroader: visuals and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Railroader.

Genre100Game mode76World71Progression58Setting50Tone49

Steam Epic Xbox

#9The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldSci-FiExploration

IGDB95· 6OC95· 164

Year 2023Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3 · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and ranged combat, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Railroader: visuals and game mode.

Genre100World100Setting68Progression45Game mode32Visuals0

#10The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldSci-FiExploration

IGDB98· 27OC96· 167

Year 2017Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3 · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and ranged combat, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Railroader: visuals and game mode.

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#11Assassin's Creed

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Assassin's Creed

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldSci-FiExploration

IGDB81· 4

Year 2007Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: sandbox freedom, sandbox world and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, precision platforming and stealth mechanics, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Railroader: visuals and game mode.

It predates Railroader by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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#12Mirror's Edge Catalyst

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Mirror's Edge Catalyst

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloMultiplayerNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 80%· 16KIGDB69· 27OC70· 103

Year 2016Dev EA Digital Illusions CE · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with strong narrative focus, open world exploration and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, precision platforming and puzzle design, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Railroader: visuals and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Railroader.

Genre100World73Game mode70Progression61Setting48Tone43

Steam Epic Xbox

#13LEGO Star Wars - The Complete Saga

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LEGO Star Wars - The Complete Saga

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOpen WorldSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 97%· 25KRAWG👍 86%· 641MC77IGDB85· 2

Year 2007Dev Feral Interactive · Warner Bros. InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing open world exploration, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, precision platforming and puzzle design, while skipping deep simulation

Lego Star Wars: The Video Game is an action-adventure game based on Star Wars set of Lego constructors. This is the first installment in the Lego Star Wars video game series. ###Plot and art style The game uses characters from the movie series and loosely retells the story of episodes I-III.

Where it drifts furthest from Railroader: tone and visuals.

It predates Railroader by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode83Setting73World61Progression30Tone0

#14The WitnessClosest on tone

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The Witness

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeRelaxingOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 85%· 21KRAWG👍 77%· 1.3KMC87IGDB88· 12OC86· 98

Year 2016Dev NVIDIA Lightspeed Studios · TheklaPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: strong narrative focus, vibe relaxing and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, puzzle design and punishing difficulty, while skipping deep simulation

The Witness is a 3D puzzle game where you explore a mysterious island full of natural and artificial structures. The game is focused on non-verbal communication that should make the player more attentive to the environment surrounding him.

Where it drifts furthest from Railroader: game mode and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Railroader.

Genre100Setting100Tone84Progression58World53Visuals35

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Antichamber

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 95%· 18KRAWG👍 83%· 435MC82IGDB83· 6

Year 2013Dev Alexander Bruce · DemruthPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and precision platforming, while skipping deep simulation

You control a nameless and faceless protagonist, who starts in a white chamber in the center of a high-tech maze. Your goal is to move forward through the maze by solving many difficult and intricate puzzles.

Where it drifts furthest from Railroader: game mode and visuals.

It predates Railroader by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

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