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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentHow this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

We filtered the 42 games similar to Somber Echoes down to the 7 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Nine Sols, LIZARDS MUST DIE and Lies of P top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Somber Echoes.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreSoulslike
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NarrativeDarkSolo
Year 2025Dev Rock Pocket Games

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Somber Echoes is Nine Sols — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. LIZARDS MUST DIE and Lies of P follow close behind.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Somber Echoes

7 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Somber Echoes. 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.

#1Nine Sols
Nine Sols
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDarkFantasySci-FiMythologyExploration2D
Steam👍 94%· 40KIGDB89· 3OC86· 51
Year 2024Dev Red Candle GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and Metroidvania exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings fighting mechanics, while skipping historical setting

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Progression100Visuals100
LIZARDS MUST DIE
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeHistoricalFantasySci-FiExploration
Steam👍 96%· 26KRAWG👍 64%· 38
Year 2023Dev The Bratans · AgafonoffPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping precision platforming

Epic battles with hordes of lizards and other herods An opportunity to show everyone HEROIC STRENGTH . For the glory of ANCESTORS Fully voice acted : dialogs have Similar voice for Russian and English made with SteosVoice software (cybervoice.

Where it drifts furthest from Somber Echoes: visuals and game mode.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Tone83Setting78Game mode36
Lies of P
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkNarrativeFantasySci-FiExploration
Steam👍 92%· 78KIGDB86· 10OC82· 161
Year 2023Dev Round8 Studio · NeowizOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, horror setting and visual third person, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Somber Echoes: visuals and setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Progression100Setting48
Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeSci-FiFantasyExploration
Steam👍 71%· 82KIGDB85· 7OC84· 183
Year 2023Dev Respawn Entertainment · Electronic ArtsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, setting space and skill tree progression, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Somber Echoes: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Somber Echoes.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone82Progression73Setting49
The Surge
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkSci-FiExploration
Steam👍 75%· 12KIGDB72· 11OC73· 131
Year 2017Dev Deck13 Interactive · Focus EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of Soulslike games: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, post-apocalyptic world and crafting mechanics, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Somber Echoes: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Somber Echoes.

It predates Somber Echoes by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone81Progression70Setting32
Ghostrunner
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkSci-Fi
Steam👍 91%· 66KRAWG👍 75%· 651IGDB82· 10OC81· 115
Year 2020Dev 3D Realms · All in! GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are Soulslike games — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with first-person shooting, shooter and fighting mechanics, while skipping Metroidvania exploration

Enter an intense cyberpunk world and experience fierce, dynamic combat! Conquer your enemies in the physical world and in cyberspace. Hunt for answers inhumanity’s last remaining shelter. Ascend humanity’s last remaining shelter, a great tower-city.

Where it drifts furthest from Somber Echoes: visuals and setting.

Genre100Game mode100Tone82Combat77Setting23Visuals0
The Surge 2
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkSci-FiExploration
Steam👍 76%· 9.3KIGDB74· 12OC77· 125
Year 2019Dev Deck13 Interactive · Focus EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the Soulslike games cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: open world exploration, setting cyberpunk and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Somber Echoes: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Somber Echoes.

Genre100Combat100Game mode84Tone82Progression82Setting33

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