11 Games with a sci-fi setting like The Dig that you should try

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We filtered the 18 games similar to The Dig down to the 11 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Plague Inc., X-COM: Terror From the Deep and X-COM: UFO Defense top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Dig.

GenreStrategySubgenreTycoon / Management

The best games with a sci-fi setting like The Dig

11 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Dig. Each one has been evaluated across 8 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.

#1Plague Inc.

iRank80

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloDarkHorrorSci-FiIsometric

IGDB80· 1

Year 2012Dev Ndemic CreationsOn PC · Android · iOS

✓ Like The Dig, it's known for dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy, deep simulation and combat tactical, while skipping puzzle design

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#2X-COM: Terror From the Deep

iRank79

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloDarkHorrorSci-FiManagementIsometric

Steam👍 91%· 925RAWG👍 62%· 128

Year 1995Dev MicroProse Software · 2K GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS

✓ Shared with The Dig: dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, roguelike runs and horror tension, while skipping puzzle design

GenreStrategySubgenreTurn-Based Strategy

SoloDarkSci-FiHorrorIsometric

Steam👍 95%· 4.0KRAWG👍 64%· 275IGDB85· 2

Year 1993Dev MicroProse Software · MicroProsePlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Commodore / Amiga

✓ Like The Dig, it's known for dark, oppressive atmosphere, setting scifi and horror setting

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, roguelike runs and punishing difficulty, while skipping puzzle design

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Steam GOG

#4Horizon Forbidden West

iRank90

GenreStrategySubgenreTycoon / Management

SoloSci-FiManagementRangedNarrative

IGDB92· 10OC88· 196

Year 2022Dev Guerrilla Games · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · PS5

✓ If you enjoyed The Dig, expect adventure storytelling, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, while skipping puzzle design

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#5Jurassic World Evolution

iRank80

GenreStrategySubgenreCity Builder

SoloDarkSci-FiManagementIsometric

Steam👍 87%· 55KIGDB74· 13OC71· 99

Year 2018Dev Frontier Developments · Universal PicturesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed The Dig, expect dark, oppressive atmosphere, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, sandbox freedom and strong narrative focus, while skipping puzzle design

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Steam Epic PS

#6Defense Grid: The Awakening

iRank82

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloSci-FiIsometricTactical

Steam👍 96%· 5.3KRAWG👍 59%· 106MC81IGDB86· 2

Year 2008Dev Hidden Path EntertainmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed The Dig, expect setting scifi, single-player focus and visual isometric

≠ Stands apart with tower defense planning, deep simulation and real-time strategy, while skipping puzzle design

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Steam Epic

#7Pikmin

iRank80

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSci-FiIsometric

IGDB80· 1

Year 2001Dev Nintendo Entertainment Analysis & Development · Gradiente

✓ Like The Dig, it's known for adventure storytelling, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy, while skipping puzzle design

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Nintendo

#8Dune II: The Building of a Dynasty

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSci-FiIsometric

Year 1992Dev Westwood Studios · Virgin Games

✓ Like The Dig, it's known for setting scifi, single-player focus and visual isometric

≠ Its own twist: real-time strategy, while skipping puzzle design

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#9New World: Aeternum

iRank53

GenreStrategySubgenreRTS

SoloSci-Fi

Steam👍 48%· 529MC43OC72· 66

Year 2014Dev Elder Games · Headup GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Shared with The Dig: setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings real-time strategy, while skipping puzzle design

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloSci-FiIsometricTacticalMelee

Steam👍 94%· 3.0KRAWG👍 59%· 44MC75OC77· 10

Year 2013Dev Rocket Bear GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed The Dig, expect setting scifi, single-player focus and visual isometric

≠ Stands apart with real-time strategy, tower defense planning and combat tactical, while skipping puzzle design

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Steam GOG

#11Gratuitous Tank Battles

iRank58

GenreStrategySubgenreTower Defense

SoloSci-Fi

Steam👍 52%· 103MC69

Year 2012Dev Positech GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed The Dig, expect setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation and tower defense planning, while skipping puzzle design

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Steam

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