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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 34 games similar to S.p.l.i.t down to the 10 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward, Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony and AI: The Somnium Files top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to S.p.l.i.t.

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GenreCasualSubgenreVisual Novel
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DarkNarrativeSolo
Year 2025Dev Kordus Interactive

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to S.p.l.i.t is Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward — scoring 73/100 on our similarity scale. Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony and AI: The Somnium Files follow close behind.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like S.p.l.i.t

10 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to S.p.l.i.t. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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.

Zero Escape: Virtue's Last Reward
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorSci-FiFirst Person
IGDB86· 6
Year 2012Dev Chunsoft · Rising Star GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like S.p.l.i.t, it's known for puzzle design, visual novel storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling and survival mechanics, while skipping deep simulation

It predates S.p.l.i.t by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting100Visuals100
Danganronpa V3: Killing Harmony
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeDarkSci-FiHorrorFirst Person
Steam👍 83%· 22KIGDB88· 13OC83· 75
Year 2017Dev Spike ChunsoftOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Shared with S.p.l.i.t: visual novel storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and horror tension, while skipping deep simulation

It predates S.p.l.i.t by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals71Setting65
AI: The Somnium Files
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeDarkSci-FiHorrorFirst Person
Steam👍 92%· 9.2KIGDB86· 2OC82· 47
Year 2019Dev Spike ChunsoftOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Like S.p.l.i.t, it's known for visual novel storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, horror tension and setting anime, while skipping deep simulation

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals71Setting61
Zero Escape: Zero Time Dilemma
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeDarkHorrorSci-Fi
Steam👍 82%· 4.8KIGDB80· 22
Year 2016Dev Spike Chunsoft · Aksys GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed S.p.l.i.t, expect puzzle design, visual novel storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, horror tension and deep RPG systems, while skipping deep simulation

It predates S.p.l.i.t by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting78
STEINS;GATE
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeDarkSci-FiHorrorFirst Person
Steam👍 97%· 26KRAWG👍 84%· 274MC87IGDB80· 4OC87· 12
Year 2009Dev MAGES · Spike Chunsoft CoPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like S.p.l.i.t, it's known for visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and horror tension, while skipping deep simulation

A new story in the critically-acclaimed STEINS;GATE series. From the depths of despair--explore a whole new world line. Your favorite characters return alongside a brand new cast!

Where it drifts furthest from S.p.l.i.t: setting.

It predates S.p.l.i.t by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Setting46
#6The Red Strings Club
The Red Strings Club
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeDarkSci-FiCyberpunk
Steam👍 94%· 14KIGDB78· 6OC80· 53
Year 2018Dev Deconstructeam · Devolver DigitalOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Like S.p.l.i.t, it's known for puzzle design, visual novel storytelling and deep simulation

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, setting cyberpunk and visual pixel, while skipping linear, story-driven structure

Where it drifts furthest from S.p.l.i.t: visuals and setting.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting34Visuals0
AI: The Somnium Files - Nirvana Initiative
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeDarkSci-FiFirst Person
Steam👍 86%· 3.7KIGDB87· 4OC86· 67
Year 2022Dev Spike ChunsoftOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Like S.p.l.i.t, it's known for visual novel storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, setting anime and visual third person, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from S.p.l.i.t: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals54Setting43
Orwell: Keeping an Eye on You
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeDarkSci-Fi
Steam👍 90%· 15KIGDB86· 6OC82· 17
Year 2016Dev Osmotic Studios · Surprise Attack GamesOn Linux · Switch · Android

✓ Shared with S.p.l.i.t: deep simulation, visual novel storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, while skipping puzzle design

It predates S.p.l.i.t by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting64
2064: Read Only Memories
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeDarkSci-FiCyberpunk
Steam👍 80%· 1.7KIGDB83· 7OC77· 40
Year 2014Dev MidBossOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with S.p.l.i.t: visual novel storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and setting cyberpunk, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from S.p.l.i.t: visuals and setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for S.p.l.i.t.

It predates S.p.l.i.t by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Setting37Visuals0
Analogue: A Hate Story
CasualVisual Novel
SoloNarrativeSci-FiAnime
Steam👍 93%· 2.3KRAWG👍 73%· 40MC62IGDB73· 2
Year 2012Dev Love Conquers All GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed S.p.l.i.t, expect visual novel storytelling, strong narrative focus and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling and setting anime, while skipping deep simulation

Just UpdatedNow includes the Science and Tradition DLC Includes two new costumes for the cosplaying AI *Hyun-ae: a scientist's lab coat, and the traditional hanbok that the Pale Bride wore.

Where it drifts furthest from S.p.l.i.t: setting.

It predates S.p.l.i.t by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone66Setting49

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