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We filtered the 37 games similar to Rusty's Retirement down to the 5 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Kenshi, Dyson Sphere Program and Space Colony: Steam Edition top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Rusty's Retirement.

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GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder
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Year 2024Dev Mister Morris Games
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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Rusty's Retirement is Kenshi — scoring 49/100 on our similarity scale. Dyson Sphere Program and Space Colony: Steam Edition follow close behind.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Rusty's Retirement

5 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Rusty's Retirement. 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.

#1Kenshi
49
iRank85
Kenshi
StrategyRTS
SoloSandbox WorldFantasySci-FiPost-ApocalypticBase BuildingManagementIsometric
Steam👍 96%· 112KRAWG👍 77%· 191MC75IGDB84· 1
Year 2018Dev Lo-Fi GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Like Rusty's Retirement, it's known for sandbox freedom, deep simulation and sandbox world

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, deep RPG systems and survival mechanics, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

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#2Dyson Sphere Program
90
iRank93
Dyson Sphere Program
StrategyCity Builder
SoloSandbox WorldSci-FiBase BuildingManagement
Steam👍 98%· 91KRAWG👍 85%· 84
Year 2021Dev Youthcat Studio · Gamera GamePlaytime ~8hOn PC

✓ Same family of city builders: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, setting space and exploration and discovery, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

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Steam
#3Space Colony: Steam Edition
87
iRank78
Space Colony: Steam Edition
StrategyCity Builder
SoloCozySandbox WorldSci-FiBase BuildingManagement2DIsometric
Steam👍 80%· 658MC74IGDB77· 3
Year 2015Dev FireFly StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of city builders: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and cozy, relaxing feel

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, open world exploration and setting space, while skipping vibe casual

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#4Jurassic World Evolution
86
iRank80
Jurassic World Evolution
StrategyCity Builder
SoloSandbox WorldSci-FiManagementBase BuildingIsometric
Steam👍 87%· 55KIGDB74· 13OC71· 99
Year 2018Dev Frontier Developments · Universal PicturesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the city builders cluster, with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, dark, oppressive atmosphere and open world exploration, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

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#5X-COM: Terror From the Deep
86
iRank79
X-COM: Terror From the Deep
StrategyCity Builder
SoloSci-FiBase BuildingManagementIsometricPixel Art
Steam👍 91%· 925RAWG👍 62%· 128
Year 1995Dev MicroProse Software · 2K GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS

✓ Both are city builders — sharing deep simulation, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, roguelike runs and horror tension, while skipping sandbox freedom

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