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We filtered the 40 games similar to The Swapper down to the 18 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. The Fall, The Gunk and STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™ top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to The Swapper.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to The Swapper is The Fall — scoring 94/100 on our similarity scale. The Gunk and STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™ follow close behind.

#1The Fall94 #2The Gunk92 #3STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™91 #4Carrion90 #5Waking Mars95

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

18 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to The Swapper. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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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The Fall

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeSci-FiHorrorExploration2D

Steam👍 88%· 3.7KIGDB78· 2OC74· 38

Year 2014Dev Over The MoonOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: shooter, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, while skipping setting space

92

The Gunk

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeSci-FiSpaceExploration

Steam👍 86%· 5.7KIGDB66· 4OC71· 75

Year 2021Dev Image & Form · ThunderfulOn Xbox · PC

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing, linear, story-driven structure and melee combat, while skipping puzzle design

#3STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™

91

STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeSci-FiSpaceExploration

Steam👍 88%· 172KRAWG👍 85%· 2.3KMC80IGDB83· 13OC82· 176

Year 2019Dev Respawn Entertainment · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and fighting mechanics, while skipping horror tension

Steam Epic Xbox

90

Carrion

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeHorrorSci-FiExploration2D

Steam👍 95%· 31KIGDB75· 9OC76· 118

Year 2020Dev Phobia Game Studio · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere, punishing difficulty and melee combat, while skipping setting space

95

Waking Mars

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeSci-FiExploration2D

Steam👍 89%· 1.2KRAWG👍 55%· 66MC79

Year 2012Dev Tiger Style · Tiger Style GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, while skipping horror tension

95

Gateways

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2D

Steam👍 90%· 250MC72IGDB70· 1

Year 2012Dev Smudged Cat GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design.

≠ Missing: horror tension.

#7Metroid: Samus Returns

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Metroid: Samus Returns

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2D

IGDB88· 14OC86· 92

Year 2017Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · Nintendo

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: puzzle design.

#8AM2R: Return of Samus

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AM2R: Return of Samus

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2D

Year 2016Dev DoctorM64On PC

✓ Nearly identical: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming.

≠ Missing: puzzle design.

94

Bad Bots

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee

Steam👍 55%· 260MC49IGDB50· 2

Year 2013Dev Point Five Projects · Digital TribePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, ranged combat and visual pixel, while skipping puzzle design

94

Axiom Verge

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeSci-FiExploration2D

Steam👍 90%· 6.5KIGDB84· 15OC85· 90

Year 2015Dev Thomas Happ GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings melee combat, setting cyberpunk and visual pixel, while skipping puzzle design

Steam Epic Xbox

#11Shadow Complex

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Shadow Complex

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DTactical

IGDB85· 4

Year 2009Dev ChAIR Entertainment Group · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, combat tactical and melee combat, while skipping horror tension

93

Metroid

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DOpen World

IGDB60· 1

Year 1987Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Playtronic

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings open world exploration, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping puzzle design

#13Metroid: Zero Mission

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Metroid: Zero Mission

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DOpen World

IGDB95· 2

Year 2004Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: shooter, open world exploration and loot and gear systems, while skipping puzzle design

#14Metroid Fusion

93

Metroid Fusion

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2DMelee

IGDB85· 2

Year 2002Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, melee combat and loot and gear systems, while skipping puzzle design

93

Iconoclasts

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeSci-FiExploration2D

Steam👍 86%· 4.9KIGDB85· 8OC84· 57

Year 2018Dev Joakim Sandberg · Bifrost EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, melee combat and visual pixel, while skipping horror tension

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