10 Games with a sci-fi setting like Spiral Knights that you should try

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We filtered the 44 games similar to Spiral Knights down to the 10 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Skyforge, Metin2 and Champions Online top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Spiral Knights.

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreAction MMO

The best games with a sci-fi setting like Spiral Knights

10 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

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

#1Skyforge

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreAction MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineSoloMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 60%· 4.4KRAWG👍 15%· 248IGDB75· 1

Year 2017Dev Allods Team · My.ComPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are action MMORPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings fantasy world, PvP competition and skill tree progression, while skipping vibe casual

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#2Metin2

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreAction MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeCasualSci-FiThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 70%· 14K

Year 2006Dev Ymir Entertainment Co., Ltd · GameforgeOn PC

✓ Same family of action MMORPGs: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: fighting mechanics, fantasy world and PvP competition, while skipping cozy, relaxing feel

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreAction MMO

MultiplayerOnlineCo-opMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 71%· 4.3KRAWG👍 19%· 52MC72IGDB72· 3

Year 2011Dev Cryptic Studios · Perfect World EntertainmentPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Fits the action MMORPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, PvP competition and skill tree progression, while skipping vibe casual

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 70%· 76KIGDB89· 4OC81· 65

Year 2025Dev FuncomOn Xbox · PC · PS5

✓ Nearly identical: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling.

≠ Missing: action RPG combat.

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#5Star Wars: The Old Republic

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GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreTheme Park MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 90%· 73KIGDB85· 7

Year 2011Dev BioWare Austin · Electronic ArtsOn PC · Mac

✓ Shared with Spiral Knights: deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, combat tactical and fantasy world, while skipping vibe casual

GenreRPGSubgenreMMORPGSub-subgenreSandbox MMO

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationCraftingThird PersonFree to Play

Steam👍 73%· 39KRAWG👍 49%· 365MC88IGDB79· 3

Year 2003Dev CCPPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed Spiral Knights, expect deep RPG systems, MMO world and community and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, deep simulation and sandbox world, while skipping adventure storytelling

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#7ACE - Arena: Cyber Evolution

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opSoloOnlineMeleeSci-FiFree to Play

Steam👍 66%· 1.1KRAWG👍 5%· 43

Year 2014Dev Spearhead GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Like Spiral Knights, it's known for deep RPG systems, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation, real-time strategy and visual isometric, while skipping MMO world and community

GenreRPGSubgenreLooter Shooter

Co-opSoloMultiplayerOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiLootExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 67%· 61KIGDB78· 12OC73· 147

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

✓ If you enjoyed Spiral Knights, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and third-person shooting, while skipping MMO world and community

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG

SoloMultiplayerCo-opOnlineMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationLootThird Person

Steam👍 67%· 34KIGDB73· 13OC68· 188

Year 2020Dev Eidos Montréal · Square EnixOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Spiral Knights, it's known for deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus and fantasy world, while skipping MMO world and community

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG

MultiplayerCo-opOnlineOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFree to Play

Steam👍 73%· 99K

Year 2022Dev EXBOOn PC

✓ Shared with Spiral Knights: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, first-person shooting and visual first person, while skipping MMO world and community

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