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We filtered the 49 games similar to Starcom: Unknown Space down to the 16 that fit the “Action RPG” category. Crypt Custodian, Tunic and Anodyne top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Starcom: Unknown Space.

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Within the “Action RPG” category, the closest game to Starcom: Unknown Space is Crypt Custodian — scoring 68/100 on our similarity scale. Tunic and Anodyne follow close behind.

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The best action RPG games like Starcom: Unknown Space

16 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Starcom: Unknown Space. 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.

#1Crypt CustodianClosest overall match

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Crypt Custodian

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 97%· 2.9KRAWG👍 86%· 21IGDB80· 2OC83· 27

Year 2024Dev Kyle Thompson · H2 Interactive CoPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and puzzle design, while skipping deep simulation

Crypt Custodian is a charming metroidvania about cleaning up the afterlife. Play as Pluto- a mischievous cat who has died, and is sentenced to be the afterworlds janitor... FOREVER! Hang out with other doomed ghosts, battle beasts, and explore a vastly expansive landscape.

Where it drifts furthest from Starcom: Unknown Space: visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Progression68Tone52

#2TunicClosest on progression

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Tunic

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationIsometricTop-Down

Steam👍 91%· 17KIGDB89· 5OC85· 120

Year 2022Dev Andrew Shouldice · FinjiOn Xbox · PS4 · Switch

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, Metroidvania exploration and punishing difficulty, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Starcom: Unknown Space: setting and tone.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals77

66

Anodyne

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationTop-Down2DIsometric

Steam👍 85%· 1.6KRAWG👍 47%· 73MC75IGDB70· 5OC69· 13

Year 2013Dev Analgesic ProductionsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, puzzle design and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

In this unique Zelda-lite game, explore and fight your way through surreal and creepy, nature, urban and abstract themed areas in the human Young's subconscious, evoked by a 16-bit-era visual style and a moody, dream-like soundtrack. Created by Sean Han Tani and Joni Kittaka.

Where it drifts furthest from Starcom: Unknown Space: setting and tone.

It predates Starcom: Unknown Space by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals81Progression56Tone43

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Bloody Hell

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationIsometricTop-Down2D

Steam👍 98%· 6.8K

Year 2023Dev Pun IntendedPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, punishing difficulty and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

Embark on a hellish adventure!A short but sweet game about an Angel on a Bloody Bullet-hell mission to kill Satan! Dash, Double Dash, Grapple & Blast your way through Hell to fulfill your Holy Mission. Will you be able to kill Satan?

Where it drifts furthest from Starcom: Unknown Space: tone and combat.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals80Setting44

#5Dragon Age II

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Dragon Age II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 81%· 7.4KIGDB76· 7

Year 2011Dev BioWare Edmonton · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat tactical, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Starcom: Unknown Space: setting and visuals.

It predates Starcom: Unknown Space by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Tone77Combat73Progression65

#6TransistorClosest on tone

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Transistor

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiIsometric2D

Steam👍 94%· 31KIGDB85· 12OC86· 90

Year 2014Dev Supergiant GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, combat tactical and setting cyberpunk, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Starcom: Unknown Space: progression and setting.

It predates Starcom: Unknown Space by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals69Combat55Setting32

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Titan Souls

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeIsometric2DTop-Down

Steam👍 79%· 14KIGDB72· 8OC75· 53

Year 2015Dev Acid Nerve · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, punishing difficulty and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Starcom: Unknown Space: setting and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Starcom: Unknown Space.

It predates Starcom: Unknown Space by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals75Tone36Setting0

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The Witcher

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 89%· 86KIGDB88· 2

Year 2007Dev CD Projekt REDOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Starcom: Unknown Space: setting and visuals.

It predates Starcom: Unknown Space by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Tone67Progression63Combat53

60

Death's Door

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 93%· 21KIGDB87· 11OC88· 140

Year 2021Dev Acid Nerve · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, punishing difficulty and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Starcom: Unknown Space: setting and tone.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression60Visuals36Tone19

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Bastion

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeIsometricRanged

Steam👍 95%· 38KIGDB90· 8OC88· 59

Year 2011Dev Supergiant Games · WB GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with ranged combat, fantasy world and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping deep simulation

Where it drifts furthest from Starcom: Unknown Space: setting and progression.

It predates Starcom: Unknown Space by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Combat67Visuals51Setting0

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WARTILE

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeIsometricTactical

Steam👍 75%· 711IGDB60· 1OC72· 22

Year 2017Dev Deck13 Interactive · Deck13Playtime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, card game strategy and combat tactical, while skipping deep simulation

A miniature Universe coming to life Experience a living, breathing tabletop video game that invites the player into a Viking fantasy universe inspired by Norse mythology. Fresh and innovative combat system Wartile is a cool down based game that keeps the action going, but still leaves you just enough time to plan your next move or play a figurine ability or special power card.

Where it drifts furthest from Starcom: Unknown Space: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Starcom: Unknown Space.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Combat49Visuals41Setting0

#12Last EpochClosest on visuals

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Last Epoch

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeExplorationIsometricTop-Down

Steam👍 77%· 118KRAWG👍 64%· 88OC80· 28

Year 2024Dev Eleventh Hour GamesPlaytime ~8hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping deep simulation

Last Epoch combines time travel, exciting dungeon crawling, engrossing character customization and endless replayability to create an Action RPG for veterans and newcomers alike.

Where it drifts furthest from Starcom: Unknown Space: setting and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Starcom: Unknown Space.

Genre100Combat100Visuals89Progression45Game mode43Setting0

53

Loki

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeIsometricMultiplayerFantasy

Steam👍 65%· 234RAWG👍 28%· 25MC61IGDB60· 3

Year 2007Dev Cyanide Studio · Focus Home InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with fantasy world, setting mythology and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping deep simulation

A fantasy voyage through the great mythologies, Loki allows the player to take on the role of one of the four heroes of the game, each drawn from a different mythology: a mighty Norse fighter, a fierce Greek warrior, a powerful Egyptian magician or an Aztec shaman who masters the secrets of the…

Where it drifts furthest from Starcom: Unknown Space: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Starcom: Unknown Space.

It predates Starcom: Unknown Space by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode55Visuals41Setting0

53

Silverfall

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeIsometricMagicRanged

Steam👍 59%· 167MC62IGDB72· 3

Year 2007Dev Monte Cristo · Focus Home InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with combat magic, ranged combat and fantasy world, while skipping deep simulation

Silverfall, a once glorious city, lies in the fantastical Kingdom of Nelwë, where the forces of Technology and Nature are strongly opposed. Symptoms of this terrible conflict have begun to manifest physically as melded cyberbiologic organics and living steam-driven automatons.

Where it drifts furthest from Starcom: Unknown Space: setting and progression.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Starcom: Unknown Space.

It predates Starcom: Unknown Space by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals49Combat44Setting0Progression0

#15Earth 2160Closest on setting

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Earth 2160

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeSpaceSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 73%· 1.5KRAWG👍 51%· 39MC73IGDB78· 2

Year 2005Dev Reality Pump · TopWare InteractivePlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, post-apocalyptic world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

After the destruction of the EARTH in 2150, the leaders of the Eurasian Dynasty escaped on board an evacuation fleet. Now they are fighting for the survival of the human species. Their base is one large building comprising of smaller variable parts.

Where it drifts furthest from Starcom: Unknown Space: progression and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Starcom: Unknown Space.

It predates Starcom: Unknown Space by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting89Visuals41Game mode35Progression0

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