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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 49 games similar to Starcom: Unknown Space down to the 15 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Endless Sky, Earth 2160 and Everhood top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Starcom: Unknown Space.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

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Year 2024Dev Wx3 Labs

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Starcom: Unknown Space is Endless Sky — scoring 76/100 on our similarity scale. Earth 2160 and Everhood follow close behind.

#1Endless Sky76 #2Earth 216052 #3Everhood67 #4Bloody Hell64 #5Transistor64

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Starcom: Unknown Space

15 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.

#1Endless SkyClosest overall match

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Endless Sky

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeOpen WorldSpaceSci-FiExplorationIsometric2D

Steam👍 92%· 7.0KRAWG👍 31%· 35

Year 2015Dev KetchappPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and resource management, while skipping action RPG combat

Endless Sky is a 2D space trading and combat game inspired by the classic Escape Velocity series. Work your way up from a relatively wimpy shuttle, cargo ship, or fighter, to a highly upgraded and customized flagship or to a massive fleet of warships or freighters.

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100World85Progression85

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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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Everhood

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiIsometric2D

Steam👍 95%· 14KIGDB77· 3OC82· 31

Year 2021Dev Jordi Roca · Surefire.GamesOn PC · Switch

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

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, punishing difficulty and visual pixel, while skipping action RPG combat

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone56Visuals55Setting44

#4Bloody HellClosest on world

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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

#5TransistorClosest 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

#6Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game

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Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationIsometric2D

Steam👍 94%· 25KRAWG👍 84%· 1.2K

Year 1997Dev Black Isle Studios · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

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

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, turn-based strategy and punishing difficulty, while skipping action RPG combat

Fallout franchise started in a very different way than we all know it by this day. As Bethesda started to develop Fallout franchise only from the third game, original Fallout was completely different.

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

It predates Starcom: Unknown Space by 27 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Tone75Visuals65

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Fallout 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 94%· 17K

Year 1998Dev Black Isle Studios · Interplay EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, survival mechanics and turn-based strategy, while skipping action RPG combat

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

It predates Starcom: Unknown Space by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100World100Progression100Visuals51

#8Dragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku II

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Dragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeSci-FiIsometricFantasy

IGDB76· 1

Year 2003Dev Webfoot Technologies · Atari, Inc.

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

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, while skipping action RPG combat

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

It predates Starcom: Unknown Space by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals49Setting37

#9Shadowrun: Hong Kong

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Shadowrun: Hong Kong

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 87%· 4.8KIGDB78· 3OC82· 25

Year 2015Dev Harebrained SchemesOn Linux · PC · Mac

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

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, combat tactical and combat magic, while skipping action RPG combat

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

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

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals51Combat32Setting26

#10Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden

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Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 90%· 20KIGDB81· 12OC77· 109

Year 2018Dev The Bearded Ladies · FuncomOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, survival mechanics and combat tactical, while skipping action RPG combat

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

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals49Setting31Combat23

#11Final Fantasy X

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Final Fantasy X

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloNarrativeSci-FiIsometric2D

IGDB95· 2

Year 2001Dev Square Product Development Division 1 · Square Electronic Arts

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

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, combat magic and combat tactical, while skipping action RPG combat

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

It predates Starcom: Unknown Space by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals59Setting37Combat0

#12Divinity: Dragon Commander

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Divinity: Dragon Commander

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 74%· 2.5KRAWG👍 44%· 107MC76IGDB75· 2

Year 2013Dev Larian StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

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

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, real-time strategy and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping action RPG combat

You are the Dragon Commander. Your mission it is to reunite a broken empire and become the new emperor. Success depends entirely on your ability to efficiently rule your empire, build invincible armies and lead them to victory.

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.

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

Genre100Combat100Tone66Game mode54Visuals41Setting32

#13Breath of Fire III

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Breath of Fire III

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeSci-FiIsometricMagic

IGDB60· 1

Year 1997Dev Capcom

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, combat magic and ranged combat, while skipping action RPG combat

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

It predates Starcom: Unknown Space by 27 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals49Combat41Setting32

#14Silent Storm Gold Edition

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Silent Storm Gold Edition

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeSci-FiIsometricTactical

Steam👍 88%· 1.1KRAWG👍 86%· 86MC83IGDB80· 1

Year 2004Dev Nival Interactive · THQ NordicPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, combat tactical and stealth mechanics, while skipping action RPG combat

Silent Storm from leading Russian developer Nival is a true 3D tactical turn-based Role-Playing-Game set against the backdrop of WWII.

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

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

Genre100Game mode100Visuals49Combat35Setting35

#15Chrono Trigger

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Chrono Trigger

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloSci-FiIsometricMagicFantasy

IGDB74· 4

Year 2008Dev Square Enix Product Development Division 5 · Square Enix

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping action RPG combat

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

It predates Starcom: Unknown Space by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals49Setting37Combat0

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