30 Games with a sci-fi setting like Shadow Generations that you should try

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We filtered the 46 games similar to Shadow Generations down to the 30 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Blade Kitten, Ristar and Sonic CD top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Shadow Generations.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Shadow Generations

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Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Shadow Generations. Each one has been evaluated across 9 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.

#1Blade KittenClosest overall match

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SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DThird Person

Steam👍 83%· 1.1KRAWG👍 62%· 33MC52IGDB60· 1

Year 2010Dev AtariPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Hollow Wish CollectionThe Hollow Wish Collection Contains: The original game (Episode 1) Episode 2 The Hollow Wish Collection comic Soundtrack and Other Comics PackageThe Soundtrack and Other Comics Package contains all the content found in the Soundtrack and Remixes and Comics Pack - Dirty Angels…

Where it drifts furthest from Shadow Generations: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Shadow Generations.

It predates Shadow Generations by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2RistarClosest on setting

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SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DPixel Art

Steam👍 100%· 11

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

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: visual pixel, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Where it drifts furthest from Shadow Generations: visuals.

It predates Shadow Generations by 29 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DPost-Apocalyptic

Steam👍 90%· 5.5KIGDB85· 1

Year 1993Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn PC

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: post-apocalyptic world and visual pixel, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Where it drifts furthest from Shadow Generations: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Shadow Generations.

Same studio: Sonic Team.

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SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DDark

Steam👍 87%· 9.3KIGDB72· 11OC74· 62

Year 2016Dev Do My Best Games · tinyBuildOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: survival mechanics, shooter and deep simulation, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Where it drifts furthest from Shadow Generations: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Shadow Generations.

It predates Shadow Generations by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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#5Crash Bandicoot: Warped

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2DThird PersonFantasy

Year 1998Dev Naughty Dog · Universal Interactive StudiosOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, historical setting and setting medieval, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Where it drifts furthest from Shadow Generations: setting.

It predates Shadow Generations by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

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#6Mega Man X

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SoloSci-Fi2D

IGDB85· 1

Year 1993Dev CapcomOn iOS

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: shooter, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Where it drifts furthest from Shadow Generations: visuals.

It predates Shadow Generations by 31 years, with what that implies technically.

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#7Metroid II: Return of Samus

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SoloSci-Fi2D

IGDB60· 1

Year 1991Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with shooter, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Where it drifts furthest from Shadow Generations: visuals.

It predates Shadow Generations by 33 years, with what that implies technically.

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#8Out of This World

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2D

Year 1991Dev Delphine Software · U.S. Gold

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi.

≠ Missing: linear, story-driven structure.

Where it drifts furthest from Shadow Generations: visuals.

It predates Shadow Generations by 33 years, with what that implies technically.

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#9Mega Man 2

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2D

Year 1989Dev Capcom

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi.

≠ Missing: linear, story-driven structure.

Where it drifts furthest from Shadow Generations: visuals.

It predates Shadow Generations by 35 years, with what that implies technically.

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#10Flashback: The Quest for Identity

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SoloSci-Fi2D

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Year 1992Dev Delphine Software · U.S. GoldOn Mac

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi.

≠ Missing: linear, story-driven structure.

Where it drifts furthest from Shadow Generations: visuals.

It predates Shadow Generations by 32 years, with what that implies technically.

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#11Jazz Jackrabbit

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SoloSci-Fi2DPixel Art

IGDB87· 1

Year 1994Dev Epic Games

✓ Both are 2D platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: shooter and visual pixel, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Where it drifts furthest from Shadow Generations: visuals.

It predates Shadow Generations by 30 years, with what that implies technically.

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#12Mega Man X3

GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloSci-Fi2DCyberpunk

Year 1995Dev Capcom

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with shooter and setting cyberpunk, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Where it drifts furthest from Shadow Generations: visuals.

It predates Shadow Generations by 29 years, with what that implies technically.

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SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DPixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 3.5KMC89IGDB90· 1OC86· 14

Year 2023Dev Domesticated Ants · Plug In DigitalPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics and visual pixel, while skipping adventure storytelling

Gravity Circuit - a flashy action packed 2d platformer in the spirit of console classics. Mission: Stop Virus Army Uprising! In a post-apocalyptic world populated by sentient robots, its inhabitants are once more threatened by an old foe.

Where it drifts furthest from Shadow Generations: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Shadow Generations.

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#14Duke Nukem

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SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DPixel Art

Steam👍 88%· 137

Year 1991Dev Apogee SoftwareOn PC · Mac

✓ Fits the 2D platformers cluster, with precision platforming, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with shooter and visual pixel, while skipping adventure storytelling

Where it drifts furthest from Shadow Generations: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Shadow Generations.

It predates Shadow Generations by 33 years, with what that implies technically.

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#15A.R.E.S.: Extinction Agenda

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GenrePlatformerSubgenre2D Platformer

SoloMeleeSci-Fi2DRanged

Steam👍 69%· 911RAWG👍 26%· 42MC68

Year 2011Dev Extend StudioPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Same family of 2D platformers: precision platforming, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with ranged combat and crafting mechanics, while skipping adventure storytelling

Steam Exclusive OfferCarbon Stealth Suit: (Yellow) A light weight and non metal alternative to ARES traditional armor. Proves to be pleasing to the eye. Indigo Pulse Suit: (Blue) A prototype suit made of special materials discovered by United Earth which was estimated to be immune to Zytron Gas.

Where it drifts furthest from Shadow Generations: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for Shadow Generations.

It predates Shadow Generations by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam

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