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We filtered the 50 games similar to The Longest Journey down to the 15 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Unavowed, Mega Man Zero and Dex top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Longest Journey.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

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NarrativeDarkSolo

Year 1999Dev Funcom

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to The Longest Journey is Unavowed — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Mega Man Zero and Dex follow close behind.

#1Unavowed96 #2Mega Man Zero95 #3Dex85 #4STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜84 #5Katana ZERO84

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like The Longest Journey

15 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Longest Journey. Each one has been evaluated across 11 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.

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Unavowed

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicNarrativeDarkFantasySci-Fi2D

Steam👍 96%· 2.6KIGDB79· 5OC87· 25

Year 2018Dev Wadjet Eye GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ If you enjoyed The Longest Journey, expect deep RPG systems, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with skill tree progression and visual pixel, while skipping setting cyberpunk

Steam GOG Nintendo

#2Mega Man Zero

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Mega Man Zero

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloSci-FiCyberpunk2DPost-Apocalyptic

Year 2002Dev Capcom

✓ Like The Longest Journey, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, shooter and precision platforming, while skipping puzzle design

85

Dex

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloNarrativeDarkCyberpunkSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 87%· 3.5KIGDB69· 8OC74· 19

Year 2015Dev Dreadlocks Ltd. · Badland IndieOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Shared with The Longest Journey: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings precision platforming, Metroidvania exploration and open world exploration, while skipping puzzle design

#4STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜

84

STRIDER / ストライダー飛竜

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloSci-FiCyberpunk2DMelee

Steam👍 81%· 4.2KRAWG👍 54%· 333MC78IGDB78· 16OC77· 62

Year 2012Dev Capcom · SEGAPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like The Longest Journey, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, precision platforming and Metroidvania exploration, while skipping puzzle design

84

Katana ZERO

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloNarrativeDarkCyberpunkSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 98%· 75KRAWG👍 90%· 1.1KMC83IGDB85· 8OC84· 72

Year 2019Dev Askiisoft · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Shared with The Longest Journey: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, precision platforming and punishing difficulty, while skipping puzzle design

#6Forgotton Anne

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Forgotton Anne

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloNarrativeFantasySci-Fi2D

Steam👍 90%· 2.0KIGDB80· 7OC80· 65

Year 2018Dev ThroughLine Games · Square Enix CollectiveOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed The Longest Journey, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with precision platforming, vibe casual and melee combat, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

85

Rampage

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloSci-Fi2DMultiplayer

Year 1986Dev Bally Midway

✓ Like The Longest Journey, it's known for deep RPG systems, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping puzzle design

#8Mega Man Zero 2

85

Mega Man Zero 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloSci-Fi2DMultiplayer

Year 2003Dev Inti Creates · Capcom

✓ Shared with The Longest Journey: deep RPG systems, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat, shooter and precision platforming, while skipping puzzle design

#9Mega Man Zero 3

85

Mega Man Zero 3

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloSci-Fi2DMultiplayer

Year 2004Dev Inti Creates · Capcom

✓ Like The Longest Journey, it's known for deep RPG systems, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, shooter and precision platforming, while skipping puzzle design

#10Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The HyperStone Heist

85

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: The HyperStone Heist

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloSci-Fi2DMultiplayer

Year 1992Dev Konami

✓ Shared with The Longest Journey: deep RPG systems, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings action RPG combat and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping puzzle design

#11Invincible Presents: Atom Eve

84

Invincible Presents: Atom Eve

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloNarrativeDarkSci-Fi2D

Steam👍 95%· 568IGDB80· 1OC80· 10

Year 2023Dev Terrible Posture Games · Skybound GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC

✓ Like The Longest Journey, it's known for deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with visual novel storytelling, turn-based strategy and combat tactical, while skipping puzzle design

#12Michael Jackson's Moonwalker

83

Michael Jackson's Moonwalker

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloMagicSci-Fi2DMultiplayer

Year 1990Dev Emerald Software · U.S. GoldOn PC

✓ Like The Longest Journey, it's known for deep RPG systems, combat magic and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, precision platforming and setting space, while skipping puzzle design

#13SteamWorld Heist

82

SteamWorld Heist

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloSci-Fi2DMeleeTactical

Steam👍 94%· 6.2KIGDB88· 12OC86· 63

Year 2015Dev Image & FormOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ If you enjoyed The Longest Journey, expect deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, melee combat and combat tactical, while skipping puzzle design

#14X3: Terran Conflict

82

X3: Terran Conflict

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloSci-FiMeleeSandbox WorldOpen World

Steam👍 85%· 2.8KRAWG👍 60%· 63MC73IGDB90· 1

Year 2008Dev EgosoftPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ If you enjoyed The Longest Journey, expect deep RPG systems, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings deep simulation, sandbox freedom and turn-based strategy, while skipping puzzle design

#15Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time

81

Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles IV: Turtles in Time

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPG

SoloSci-Fi2DMultiplayerCo-op

IGDB40

Year 1992Dev Konami

✓ Shared with The Longest Journey: deep RPG systems, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping puzzle design

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