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We filtered the 50 games similar to Shadowrun Returns down to the 13 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Shadowrun: Hong Kong, Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut and Final Fantasy X top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Shadowrun Returns.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG
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NarrativeSolo
Year 2013Dev Harebrained Schemes

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Shadowrun Returns is Shadowrun: Hong Kong — scoring 98/100 on our similarity scale. Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut and Final Fantasy X follow close behind.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Shadowrun Returns

13 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Shadowrun Returns. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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.

Shadowrun: Hong Kong
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloTacticalMagicNarrativeCyberpunkFantasySci-FiSkill TreeIsometric
Steam👍 87%· 4.8KIGDB78· 3OC82· 25
Year 2015Dev Harebrained SchemesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, while skipping historical setting

Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloTacticalMagicNarrativeCyberpunkFantasySci-FiSkill TreeIsometric
Steam👍 89%· 6.5KIGDB80· 4
Year 2014Dev Harebrained SchemesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and melee combat, while skipping historical setting

Final Fantasy X
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicTacticalNarrativeFantasySci-FiIsometric
IGDB95· 2
Year 2001Dev Square Product Development Division 1 · Square Electronic Arts

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: visual 2d and visual third person, while skipping setting cyberpunk

Chrono Trigger
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicFantasySci-FiIsometric
IGDB74· 4
Year 2008Dev Square Enix Product Development Division 5 · Square Enix

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, combat magic and fantasy world.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

Transistor
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeCyberpunkSci-FiSkill TreeIsometric
Steam👍 94%· 31KIGDB85· 12OC86· 90
Year 2014Dev Supergiant GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, melee combat and loot and gear systems, while skipping combat magic

Silent Storm Gold Edition
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloTacticalHistoricalSci-FiIsometric
Steam👍 88%· 1.1KRAWG👍 86%· 86MC83IGDB80· 1
Year 2004Dev Nival Interactive · THQ NordicPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with melee combat and stealth mechanics, while skipping adventure storytelling

Breath of Fire III
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicFantasySci-FiIsometric
IGDB60· 1
Year 1997Dev Capcom

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat magic

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, ranged combat and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping adventure storytelling

Jagged Alliance 2
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloTacticalMagicHistoricalSci-FiIsometric
Year 1999Dev Sir-Tech Canada · Titan ComputerOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, dark, oppressive atmosphere and setting medieval, while skipping strong narrative focus

Dragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku II
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloFantasySci-FiIsometricMelee
IGDB76· 1
Year 2003Dev Webfoot Technologies · Atari, Inc.

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, while skipping turn-based strategy

Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloTacticalMagicNarrativeSci-FiFantasySkill TreeIsometric
Steam👍 89%· 1.9K
Year 2001Dev Troika Games · Sierra EntertainmentOn PC

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, melee combat and ranged combat, while skipping setting cyberpunk

Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeSci-FiSkill TreeIsometric
Steam👍 90%· 20KIGDB81· 12OC77· 109
Year 2018Dev The Bearded Ladies · FuncomOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, stealth mechanics and melee combat, while skipping combat magic

Fallout 2
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeSci-FiIsometric
Steam👍 94%· 17K
Year 1998Dev Black Isle Studios · Interplay EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, survival mechanics and open world exploration, while skipping combat magic

Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeSci-FiIsometric
Steam👍 94%· 25KRAWG👍 84%· 1.2K
Year 1997Dev Black Isle Studios · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, punishing difficulty and open world exploration, while skipping combat magic

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