8 Games with a sci-fi setting like Scarlet Nexus that you should try

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We filtered the 40 games similar to Scarlet Nexus down to the 8 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Final Fantasy XIII-2, Epic Battle Fantasy 4 and The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Scarlet Nexus.

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

The best games with a sci-fi setting like Scarlet Nexus

8 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Scarlet Nexus. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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.

#1Final Fantasy XIII-2

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeOpen WorldFantasySci-FiAnimeSkill TreeExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 58%· 6.2KIGDB75· 11

Year 2011Dev Square Enix 1st Production Department · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of turn-based JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

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#2Epic Battle Fantasy 4

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloMeleeFantasySci-FiAnime

Steam👍 97%· 3.3KRAWG👍 55%· 38

Year 2014Dev Matt RoszakPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, cozy, relaxing feel and combat tactical, while skipping action RPG combat

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#3The Legend of Heroes: Trails of Cold Steel

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloAnimeFantasySci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 95%· 5.8KIGDB82· 9OC79· 56

Year 2013Dev Nihon Falcom · XSEED GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, cozy, relaxing feel and combat tactical, while skipping action RPG combat

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#4The Legend of Heroes: Trails to Azure

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloAnimeFantasySci-FiThird Person

Steam👍 98%· 1.1KRAWG👍 74%· 23IGDB83· 2OC83· 57

Year 2020Dev Nihon Falcom · NIS AmericaPlaytime ~66hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

✓ Same family of turn-based JRPGs: deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with strong narrative focus and combat tactical, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#5The Legend of Heroes: Trails in the Sky SC

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GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloFantasySci-FiAnimeThird Person

Steam👍 98%· 4.3KRAWG👍 90%· 73MC80IGDB80· 1

Year 2015Dev Nihon Falcom · XSEED GamesPlaytime ~15hOn PC · PS

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, combat tactical and visual isometric, while skipping action RPG combat

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloSci-FiAnimeNarrative

Steam👍 59%· 117

Year 2014Dev Winter WolvesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are turn-based JRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and turn-based strategy

≠ Where it differs: brings visual novel storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based JRPG

SoloOpen WorldFantasySci-FiExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 88%· 9.4KRAWG👍 86%· 423MC90

Year 1999Dev Square · Square EnixPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS

✓ Fits the turn-based JRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, strong narrative focus and visual isometric, while skipping action RPG combat

GenreRPGSubgenreJRPGSub-subgenreAction JRPG

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiAnime

Steam👍 93%· 18KIGDB81· 8OC84· 71

Year 2018Dev Radical Fish Games · WhisperGamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Like Scarlet Nexus, it's known for deep RPG systems, JRPG narrative and systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, shooter and strong narrative focus, while skipping fighting mechanics

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