9 Games with a sci-fi setting like Risk of Rain that you should try

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We filtered the 22 games similar to Risk of Rain down to the 9 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time, Sonic the Hedgehog and Spelunky 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Risk of Rain.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Risk of Rain

9 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Risk of Rain. Each one has been evaluated across 20 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.

#1Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time

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SoloMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreFantasySci-Fi2D

Steam👍 87%· 3.9KIGDB86· 16OC85· 170

Year 2020Dev Toys for Bob · ActivisionOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of precision platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: visual third person and visual 3d, while skipping roguelike runs

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasySci-Fi2DPixel Art

Steam👍 85%· 41IGDB85· 2

Year 1991Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn PlayStation 3 · PC · iOS

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty.

≠ Missing: roguelike runs.

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineProceduralFantasySci-Fi2D

IGDB87· 10OC88· 69

Year 2020Dev BlitWorks · MossmouthOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Risk of Rain, expect precision platforming, adventure storytelling and roguelike runs

≠ Its own twist: PvP competition, while skipping deep RPG systems

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 50%· 3.4KIGDB52· 20OC52· 92

Year 2016Dev Inti Creates · Deep SilverOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, shooter and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual and setting anime, while skipping roguelike runs

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 89%· 5.3KIGDB80· 12OC81· 115

Year 2018Dev Capcom Development Division 2 · CapcomOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, shooter and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings first-person shooting and setting anime, while skipping roguelike runs

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2DPixel Art

Steam👍 84%· 1.8KIGDB88· 7

Year 2008Dev Inti Creates · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, shooter and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: first-person shooting, strong narrative focus and setting anime, while skipping roguelike runs

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiPixel Art2D

Steam👍 97%· 44KRAWG👍 89%· 34IGDB95· 2OC80· 6

Year 2023Dev SANABI · NEOWIZPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Both are precision platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, linear, story-driven structure and setting cyberpunk, while skipping roguelike runs

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeRangedSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 76%· 1.1KRAWG👍 21%· 96MC80IGDB63· 5

Year 2011Dev Alientrap · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Risk of Rain, expect precision platforming, melee combat and ranged combat

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, while skipping roguelike runs

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

MultiplayerCo-opOfflineSoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 94%· 3.5KRAWG👍 86%· 124MC90IGDB83· 10

Year 2015Dev Metanet SoftwarePlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Risk of Rain, it's known for precision platforming, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design and free to play, while skipping roguelike runs

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