14 Games with a sci-fi setting like Shadow Warrior 2 that you should try

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We filtered the 35 games similar to Shadow Warrior 2 down to the 14 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Zombies Ate My Neighbors, The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing and Hellgate: London top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Shadow Warrior 2.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Shadow Warrior 2

14 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Shadow Warrior 2. Each one has been evaluated across 22 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.

#1Zombies Ate My Neighbors

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opDarkHorrorSci-Fi

Year 1993Dev LucasArts · Konami

✓ If you enjoyed Shadow Warrior 2, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and shooter

≠ Its own twist: visual isometric, while skipping first-person shooting

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#2The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeMagicDarkHorrorSci-FiExplorationLootSkill Tree

Steam👍 83%· 10KRAWG👍 58%· 326MC72IGDB64· 5

Year 2013Playtime ~4hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Shadow Warrior 2, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus, while skipping first-person shooting

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerMeleeMagicDarkProceduralHorrorSci-FiLootSkill TreeFirst Person

Steam👍 57%· 2.3KIGDB70· 2

Year 2007Dev Flagship Studios · HanbitSoftOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Shadow Warrior 2, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and shooter

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, third-person shooting and strong narrative focus, while skipping adventure storytelling

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

SoloCo-opMultiplayerRangedMeleeDarkOpen WorldSci-FiLootExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 81%· 163KRAWG👍 75%· 976MC83OC81· 143

Year 2019Dev 2K · 2K GamesPlaytime ~11hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are looter shooters — sharing deep RPG systems, first-person shooting and shooter

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus and online features, while skipping puzzle design

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

MultiplayerCo-opSoloRangedMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiLootExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 89%· 311KRAWG👍 79%· 3.3KMC89IGDB81· 17OC86· 23

Year 2012Dev Aspyr Media · 2K GamesPlaytime ~11hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and offline, while skipping puzzle design

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeDarkOpen WorldSci-FiLootExplorationSkill Tree

Steam👍 67%· 61KIGDB78· 12OC73· 147

Year 2021Dev People Can Fly · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: third-person shooting, post-apocalyptic world and online features, while skipping puzzle design

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkOpen WorldSci-FiLootExplorationSkill TreeFirst Person

Steam👍 90%· 32KIGDB80· 8

Year 2009Dev Gearbox Software · 2K GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

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

≠ Where it differs: brings post-apocalyptic world, offline and online features, while skipping puzzle design

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#8Borderlands: The Pre-Sequel

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GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

Co-opSoloMultiplayerMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiLootExplorationSkill TreeFirst Person

Steam👍 79%· 43KIGDB76· 15OC74· 53

Year 2014Dev 2K Australia · Aspyr MediaOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are looter shooters — sharing deep RPG systems, shooter and first-person shooting

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, setting space and online features, while skipping puzzle design

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

MultiplayerCo-opSoloRangedMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationLootSkill TreeFirst Person

Steam👍 77%· 646KRAWG👍 58%· 2.7KMC82IGDB82· 25OC84· 196

Year 2017Dev Bungie · Activision BlizzardPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the looter shooters cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and first-person shooting

≠ Where it differs: brings strong narrative focus, competitive edge and combat tactical, while skipping puzzle design

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#10Straimium Immortaly

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GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

SoloMeleeRangedProceduralSci-FiExplorationLootPixel Art

Steam👍 90%· 173

Year 2016Dev Anthony Case · CaiyswarePlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are looter shooters — sharing deep RPG systems, shooter and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, precision platforming and punishing difficulty, while skipping puzzle design

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#11Tom Clancy's The Division 2

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GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

MultiplayerSoloCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationLootSkill Tree

Steam👍 79%· 34KIGDB85· 15OC83· 160

Year 2019Dev Massive Entertainment · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are looter shooters — sharing deep RPG systems, shooter and first-person shooting

≠ Where it differs: brings third-person shooting, survival mechanics and strong narrative focus, while skipping puzzle design

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#12Tom Clancy's The Division

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GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationLoot

Steam👍 71%· 96KIGDB80· 22OC79· 119

Year 2016Dev Massive Entertainment · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of looter shooters: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and shooter

≠ Where it differs: brings third-person shooting, survival mechanics and sandbox freedom, while skipping puzzle design

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#13The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeMagicDarkSci-FiExplorationLoot

Steam👍 69%· 2.6KRAWG👍 63%· 111MC77IGDB74· 4OC73· 34

Year 2014Playtime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Shadow Warrior 2, expect deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: tower defense planning, fantasy world and visual isometric, while skipping first-person shooting

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#14Marvel: Ultimate Alliance 2

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeMagicSci-FiLootSkill Tree

Steam👍 55%· 379IGDB68· 6

Year 2009Dev Vicarious Visions · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Shadow Warrior 2, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with setting mythology and visual third person, while skipping first-person shooting

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