13 Games with a sci-fi setting like SANABI that you should try

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We filtered the 36 games similar to SANABI down to the 13 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. The Edge Ball, Mega Man 9 and Mega Man 11 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to SANABI.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like SANABI

13 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to SANABI. Each one has been evaluated across 11 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.

#1The Edge Ball

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiCyberpunk

Steam👍 88%· 39KRAWG👍 83%· 2.4KMC81IGDB73· 6

Year 2008Dev Electronic Arts DICE · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like SANABI, it's known for precision platforming, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, exploration and discovery and visual first person, while skipping punishing difficulty

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeSci-Fi2DPixel Art

Steam👍 84%· 1.8KIGDB88· 7

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

✓ Fits the precision platformers cluster, with precision platforming, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and setting anime, while skipping adventure storytelling

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, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, first-person shooting and setting anime, while skipping strong narrative focus

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2DPixel Art

Steam👍 85%· 41IGDB85· 2

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

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

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, while skipping strong narrative focus

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#5Crash Bandicoot 4: It's About Time

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-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: fantasy world, multiplayer gameplay and visual third person, while skipping strong narrative focus

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 50%· 3.4KIGDB52· 20OC52· 92

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

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

≠ Stands apart with shooter, vibe casual and setting anime, while skipping strong narrative focus

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePrecision Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2DPixel Art

Steam👍 93%· 30KIGDB85· 4OC77· 17

Year 2013Dev Hopoo Games · Chucklefish GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and shooter, while skipping strong narrative focus

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#8The Talos Principle II

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeNarrativeLinearSci-Fi

Steam👍 95%· 13KIGDB90· 6

Year 2023Dev Croteam · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Like SANABI, it's known for precision platforming, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, post-apocalyptic world and exploration and discovery, while skipping punishing difficulty

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeSci-Fi2DPixel Art

Steam👍 91%· 466OC75· 12

Year 2021Dev Games From Earth · Bonus Stage PublishingPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed SANABI, expect precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeSci-Fi2DPixel Art

Steam👍 95%· 4.9KRAWG👍 77%· 77MC81IGDB82· 7OC81· 45

Year 2014Dev GalaxyTrail · MarvelousPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed SANABI, expect precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, cozy, relaxing feel and fantasy world, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeSci-FiPixel Art2D

Steam👍 96%· 1.7KIGDB88· 1OC83· 26

Dev GalaxyTrailPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Like SANABI, it's known for precision platforming, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, cozy, relaxing feel and setting anime, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

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#12Ristar

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DPixel Art

Steam👍 100%· 11

Year 1995Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Tec ToyOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat.

≠ Missing: strong narrative focus.

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#13Duke Nukem

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DPixel Art

Steam👍 88%· 137

Year 1991Dev Apogee SoftwareOn PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed SANABI, expect precision platforming, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with shooter, while skipping adventure storytelling

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