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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Skin Deep down to the 21 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Void Bastards, Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart and Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Skin Deep.

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Skin Deep is Void Bastards — scoring 65/100 on our similarity scale. Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart and Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes follow close behind.

#1Void Bastards65 #2Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart62 #3Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes81 #4Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon78 #5Metro Exodus75

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Skin Deep

21 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Skin Deep. Each one has been evaluated across 18 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.

#1Void BastardsClosest on genre

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Void Bastards

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloStealthMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldSci-FiSpaceFirst Person

Steam👍 86%· 5.4KIGDB81· 8OC81· 63

Year 2019Dev Blue Manchu · Humble GamesOn PS4 · PC · Mac

✓ Both are open-world action games — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, procedural generation and crafting mechanics, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Skin Deep: progression and world.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting100Visuals100Combat85

#2Ratchet & Clank: Rift ApartClosest on progression

62

Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiSpaceExploration

Steam👍 91%· 17KIGDB91· 15OC88· 200

Year 2021Dev Insomniac Games · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PC · PS5

✓ Same family of open-world action games: adventure storytelling, shooter and first-person shooting

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, third-person shooting and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Skin Deep: visuals and combat.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Tone67World52

#3Metal Gear Solid V: Ground ZeroesClosest overall match

81

Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloStealthMeleeTacticalNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 85%· 18KIGDB79· 19OC75· 81

Year 2014Dev Kojima Productions · KonamiOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the open-world action games cluster, with adventure storytelling, shooter and first-person shooting

≠ Its own twist: third-person shooting and visual third person, while skipping deep simulation

It predates Skin Deep by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone80

#4Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon

78

Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeStealthNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 88%· 19KIGDB83· 15

Year 2013Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of open-world action games: shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with setting cyberpunk and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Skin Deep: setting.

It predates Skin Deep by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals100Combat84

Steam Epic Xbox

75

Metro Exodus

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeStealthNarrativeDarkOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 90%· 132KIGDB83· 12OC83· 173

Year 2019Dev 4A Games · Deep SilverOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Same family of open-world action games: shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, post-apocalyptic world and horror setting, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Skin Deep: setting.

Genre100Tone100Progression100Visuals100Combat84Game mode81

#6Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus

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Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeTacticalStealthDarkNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 81%· 48KIGDB87· 22

Year 2017Dev MachineGames · Bethesda SoftworksOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the open-world action games cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: historical setting, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Skin Deep: setting.

It predates Skin Deep by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Progression100Visuals100Game mode86

71

Watch Dogs 2

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeStealthDarkNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 83%· 92KIGDB81· 21OC82· 136

Year 2016Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of open-world action games: adventure storytelling, shooter and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings third-person shooting, setting cyberpunk and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Skin Deep: visuals and game mode.

It predates Skin Deep by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100World100Combat85Progression76Setting46

Steam Epic Xbox

69

Watch Dogs

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeStealthNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 79%· 50KIGDB81· 20OC79· 105

Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of open-world action games: adventure storytelling, shooter and sandbox freedom

≠ Where it differs: brings third-person shooting, setting cyberpunk and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Skin Deep: visuals and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Skin Deep.

It predates Skin Deep by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100World100Combat84Tone77Progression76Setting46

Steam Epic Xbox

67

Deathloop

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloStealthMeleeTacticalNarrativeDarkOpen WorldSci-FiFirst Person

Steam👍 76%· 30KIGDB90· 10OC88· 212

Year 2021Dev Arkane Studios · Bethesda SoftworksOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Both are open-world action games — sharing shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: roguelike runs, procedural generation and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Skin Deep: game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Skin Deep.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Visuals100Setting57World50

Steam Epic Xbox

#10Crysis Warhead

67

Crysis Warhead

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeStealthTacticalOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 86%· 4.1KIGDB77· 3

Year 2008Dev Crytek Budapest · Electronic ArtsOn PC

✓ Same family of open-world action games: shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings historical setting, multiplayer gameplay and visual third person, while skipping deep simulation

It predates Skin Deep by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals73Game mode67World61

67

Crysis 3

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeStealthDarkNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 85%· 5.6KIGDB74· 12

Year 2013Dev Crytek Frankfurt · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Fits the open-world action games cluster, with shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

It predates Skin Deep by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100Progression100Visuals100Combat76Setting58

#12High on Life

65

High on Life

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 89%· 25KIGDB69· 5OC69· 92

Year 2022Dev Squanch GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Nearly identical: shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: deep simulation.

Where it drifts furthest from Skin Deep: combat.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Progression100Visuals100Setting59

Steam Epic Xbox

63

Crysis

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeStealthNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 80%· 13KIGDB85· 3

Year 2007Dev Crytek Frankfurt · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of open-world action games: shooter, first-person shooting and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Skin Deep.

It predates Skin Deep by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Progression100Visuals100Combat84Tone76World61

#14Destroy All Humans!

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Destroy All Humans!

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeDarkOpen WorldSandbox WorldSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 92%· 11KIGDB67· 11OC69· 13

Year 2020Dev Black Forest Games · THQ NordicOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of open-world action games: adventure storytelling, shooter and sandbox freedom

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

Where it drifts furthest from Skin Deep: visuals and combat.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Setting58Tone42

61

Control

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 86%· 60KIGDB83· 15OC84· 183

Year 2019Dev Remedy Entertainment · 505 GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of open-world action games: adventure storytelling, shooter and first-person shooting

≠ Where it differs: brings third-person shooting, horror tension and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Skin Deep: visuals and combat.

Genre100Game mode100Tone90Progression69World55Setting40

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