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We filtered the 43 games similar to Ruiner down to the 20 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. MDK2, SuperHot: Mind Control Delete and Hard Reset top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Ruiner.

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DarkHardcoreSolo
Year 2017Dev Reikon Games

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Ruiner is MDK2 — scoring 98/100 on our similarity scale. SuperHot: Mind Control Delete and Hard Reset follow close behind.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Ruiner

20 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Ruiner. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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.

MDK2
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeCyberpunkSci-FiThird Person
Steam👍 81%· 237IGDB90· 1
Year 2000Dev BioWare · Interplay EntertainmentOn PC

✓ Both are arena shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, third-person shooting and puzzle design, while skipping action RPG combat

SuperHot: Mind Control Delete
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeCyberpunkSci-Fi
Steam👍 84%· 13KIGDB84· 10OC81· 70
Year 2020Dev SUPERHOT TeamOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are arena shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design and visual first person, while skipping adventure storytelling

Hard Reset
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeHardcoreCyberpunkSci-Fi
Steam👍 82%· 4.9KIGDB70· 4
Year 2011Dev Flying Wild HogOn PC

✓ Both are arena shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, procedural generation and exploration and discovery, while skipping adventure storytelling

System Shock
ShooterFPS
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkCyberpunkSci-Fi
Steam👍 91%· 12KIGDB80· 6
Year 2023Dev Nightdive Studios · Prime MatterOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Shared with Ruiner: shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, deep simulation and survival mechanics, while skipping action RPG combat

Ion Fury
ShooterFPS
SoloMeleeDarkSci-FiCyberpunk
Steam👍 93%· 6.7KIGDB84· 8OC78· 73
Year 2019Dev Voidpoint · 3D RealmsOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with Ruiner: shooter, first-person shooting and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings visual first person, while skipping adventure storytelling

Cave Story+
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeSci-Fi
Steam👍 93%· 8.0KRAWG👍 79%· 316MC83IGDB81· 1OC88· 16
Year 2010Dev NicalisPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and ranged combat, while skipping action RPG combat

Defy Gravity Extended
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiCasual
Steam👍 86%· 8.5KRAWG👍 12%· 162
Year 2016Dev Paul Fisch · Fish Factory GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are arena shooters — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, precision platforming and vibe casual, while skipping adventure storytelling

Downwell
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiRanged
Steam👍 97%· 8.5KRAWG👍 76%· 457MC81IGDB78· 8OC83· 44
Year 2015Dev Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, roguelike runs and vibe casual, while skipping action RPG combat

BLUE REVOLVER
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiIsometric
Steam👍 99%· 868
Year 2016Dev Stellar CirclePlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of arena shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat, setting anime and visual pixel, while skipping adventure storytelling

Doom
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreNarrativeSci-Fi
Steam👍 96%· 218KIGDB87· 28
Year 2016Dev id Software · Bethesda SoftworksOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Where it differs: brings roguelike runs, horror tension and horror setting, while skipping adventure storytelling

Returnal
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeSci-FiThird Person
Steam👍 81%· 10KIGDB90· 19OC86· 201
Year 2021Dev Housemarque · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PC · PS5

✓ Same family of arena shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and action RPG combat

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, third-person shooting and horror tension, while skipping adventure storytelling

Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreSci-Fi
Steam👍 93%· 8.8KIGDB74· 2
Year 2009Dev Croteam · Devolver DigitalOn PC

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with multiplayer gameplay, co op and online features, while skipping action RPG combat

Clone Drone in the Danger Zone
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiThird Person
Steam👍 96%· 38KRAWG👍 90%· 57
Year 2016Dev Doborog GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, deep simulation and roguelike runs, while skipping adventure storytelling

Quake Live
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiMultiplayer
Steam👍 87%· 16K
Year 2010Dev id SoftwareOn PC

✓ Same family of arena shooters: shooter, first-person shooting and punishing difficulty

≠ Its own twist: competitive edge, multiplayer gameplay and PvP competition, while skipping adventure storytelling

S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkHardcoreSci-Fi
Steam👍 95%· 48KRAWG👍 86%· 1.4KMC82IGDB80· 2
Year 2007Dev GSC Game WorldPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the arena shooters cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and deep RPG systems

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, sandbox freedom and horror tension, while skipping action RPG combat

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