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Within the “PlayStation” 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 games like Starcom: Unknown Space on PlayStation

17 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

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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

#4Sid Meier's Pirates!

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Sid Meier's Pirates!

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeOpen WorldExplorationIsometric2D

Steam👍 94%· 7.4KRAWG👍 84%· 271MC88IGDB83· 3

Year 2004Dev Feral Interactive · 2K GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, turn-based strategy and sandbox freedom, while skipping action RPG combat

Sid Meier’s Pirates is an action-adventure strategy game, a remake of 1987 game of the same name. It’s set in an open world around the Caribbean islands. The game features numerous activities, including sailing and exploration, ship battles, trading and diplomacy.

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

It predates Starcom: Unknown Space by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World80Progression80Visuals69

#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

64

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

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

58

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

#11DarkwoodClosest on visuals

60

Darkwood

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationTop-DownIsometric

Steam👍 95%· 24KIGDB80· 8OC77· 44

Year 2017Dev Acid Wizard Studio · Crunching KoalasOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: horror tension, survival mechanics and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping action RPG combat

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Visuals91Tone64

#12Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion

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Turnip Boy Commits Tax Evasion

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeExplorationTop-Down2DIsometric

Steam👍 95%· 14KIGDB77· 3OC72· 32

Year 2021Dev Snoozy Kazoo · Graffiti GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, horror tension and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping action RPG combat

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals84Tone37

#13Dragon Age: Origins

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Dragon Age: Origins

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 92%· 11KIGDB90· 10

Year 2009Dev BioWare Edmonton · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Mac

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, combat tactical and fantasy world, while skipping action RPG combat

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

It predates Starcom: Unknown Space by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Tone78Progression77Combat64

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Minit

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeIsometric2D

Steam👍 89%· 2.8KIGDB78· 7OC80· 67

Year 2018Dev Jan Willem Nijman · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, cozy, relaxing feel and fantasy world, while skipping action RPG combat

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone82Visuals51Setting0

#15Dragon Quest

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Dragon Quest

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldExplorationIsometric

Year 2004Dev UIEvolution · Square EnixOn PS4 · Android · iOS

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: sandbox freedom, turn-based strategy and sandbox world, while skipping action RPG combat

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

It predates Starcom: Unknown Space by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Progression100World67Combat57

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