8 Games with a sci-fi setting like Super Robot Wars Y that you should try

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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 25 games similar to Super Robot Wars Y down to the 8 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Redshirt, Digimon World and New Pokémon Snap top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Super Robot Wars Y.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Super Robot Wars Y

8 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Super Robot Wars Y. Each one has been evaluated across 4 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.

#1RedshirtClosest overall match

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SoloSci-FiCasual

Steam👍 42%· 400MC62IGDB65· 2OC69· 10

Year 2013Dev The Tiniest Shark · Positech GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Super Robot Wars Y: deep simulation, deep RPG systems and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual

Redshirt is the comedy sci-fi sim about social networking aboard a space station, starring the station's most ambitious low-ranking peon: you! Navigate the professional and interpersonal politics of the ubiquitous "Spacebook" to curry favor among friends and colleagues.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Super Robot Wars Y.

It predates Super Robot Wars Y by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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#2Digimon World

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloSci-FiFantasyCyberpunkThird Person

Year 1999Dev Bandai

✓ Like Super Robot Wars Y, it's known for deep simulation, deep RPG systems and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, fantasy world and setting cyberpunk

It predates Super Robot Wars Y by 26 years, with what that implies technically.

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#3New Pokémon Snap

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SoloSci-FiFantasyFirst Person

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Year 2021Dev Bandai Namco Studios · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Shared with Super Robot Wars Y: deep simulation, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, fantasy world and visual first person, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#413 Sentinels: Aegis Rim

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SoloSci-FiTacticalNarrativePost-Apocalyptic

IGDB84· 9OC86· 121

Year 2019Dev Vanillaware · AtlusOn PS4 · Switch

✓ Like Super Robot Wars Y, it's known for deep simulation, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and combat tactical, while skipping deep RPG systems

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#5Uplink

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GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloSci-FiNarrativeProceduralOpen World

Steam👍 91%· 2.4KRAWG👍 56%· 145MC75IGDB70· 1

Year 2001Dev Introversion SoftwarePlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Super Robot Wars Y, expect deep simulation, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, roguelike runs and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep RPG systems

You play an Uplink Agent who makes a living by performing jobs for major corporations. Your tasks involve hacking into rival computer systems, stealing research data, sabotaging other companies, laundering money, erasing evidence, or framing innocent people. You use the money you earn to upgrade your computer systems, and to buy new software and tools.

It predates Super Robot Wars Y by 24 years, with what that implies technically.

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Steam GOG

#6AaaaaAAaaaAAAaaAAAAaAAAAA!!! for the Awesome

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GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloSci-FiMeleeCasualCyberpunk

Steam👍 74%· 1.1KRAWG👍 26%· 72

Year 2011Dev Owlchemy Labs · Dejobaan GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Super Robot Wars Y: deep simulation, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings sports simulation, vibe casual and melee combat, while skipping deep RPG systems

AaaaaAAaaaAAAaaAAAAaAAAAA!!! for the Awesome is an indie BASE jumping simulation game developed by Dejobaan Games. ###Gameplay For the Awesome is a remaster of the original game AaAaAA!!! - A Reckless Disregard for Gravity. No gameplay was changed whatsoever.

Where it drifts furthest from Super Robot Wars Y: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Super Robot Wars Y.

It predates Super Robot Wars Y by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

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GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloSci-FiNarrativeDarkHorror

Steam👍 78%· 5.1KIGDB82· 11OC76· 81

Year 2019Dev No Code · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Super Robot Wars Y, expect deep simulation, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and horror tension, while skipping deep RPG systems

Where it drifts furthest from Super Robot Wars Y: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against very positive for Super Robot Wars Y.

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Steam GOG Epic

#8AaAaAA!!! - A Reckless Disregard for Gravity

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SoloSci-FiMeleeFantasyHistorical

Steam👍 84%· 752RAWG👍 48%· 42MC81IGDB90· 1

Year 2009Dev Dejobaan GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Like Super Robot Wars Y, it's known for deep simulation, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings sports simulation, melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping deep RPG systems

Looking for the Oculus Rift version? Wan't to BASE jump on Mac or Linux? Pick up Aaaaa! for the Awesome. BASE jump through a floating city, creating your own stunts to delight your fans.

Where it drifts furthest from Super Robot Wars Y: setting.

It predates Super Robot Wars Y by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

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