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We filtered the 43 games similar to Thomas Was Alone down to the 16 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Lode Runner, Q.U.B.E. and Geometry Dash top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Thomas Was Alone.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer
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NarrativeHardcoreSolo
Year 2012Dev Bithell Games

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Thomas Was Alone is Lode Runner — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Q.U.B.E. and Geometry Dash follow close behind.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Thomas Was Alone

16 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Thomas Was Alone. Each one has been evaluated across 10 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.

Lode Runner
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloSci-Fi2D
IGDB80· 1
Year 1983Dev Brøderbund Software · BanprestoOn PC · Mac

✓ Nearly identical: precision platforming, puzzle design and setting scifi.

≠ Missing: adventure storytelling.

Q.U.B.E.
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloSci-FiFirst Person
IGDB68· 2
Year 2011Dev Toxic GamesOn PC · Mac

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation and visual first person, while skipping adventure storytelling

Geometry Dash
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloHardcoreCasualSci-Fi2D
Steam👍 93%· 593KRAWG👍 78%· 321
Year 2013Dev RobTop GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with melee combat and skill tree progression, while skipping adventure storytelling

Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus®
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeHardcoreSci-Fi2D
Steam👍 95%· 1.7KRAWG👍 86%· 147IGDB80· 1
Year 1998Dev Sony Interactive Entertainment · GT Interactive SoftwarePlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and stealth mechanics, while skipping vibe casual

Bit.Trip Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCasualHardcoreLinearSci-Fi2D
Steam👍 92%· 3.1KIGDB78· 10
Year 2013Dev Gaijin GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: melee combat, ranged combat and fantasy world, while skipping strong narrative focus

Sunblaze
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloHardcoreNarrativeSci-Fi2D
Steam👍 91%· 466OC75· 12
Year 2021Dev Games From Earth · Bonus Stage PublishingPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, melee combat and visual pixel, while skipping vibe casual

A Story About My Uncle
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCasualNarrativeSci-FiRanged
Steam👍 92%· 29KIGDB69· 2OC79· 17
Year 2014Dev Gone North Games · Coffee Stain StudiosOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: ranged combat, fantasy world and visual first person, while skipping punishing difficulty

Quantum Conundrum
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCasualSci-FiFirst Person
Steam👍 85%· 2.1KIGDB74· 11
Year 2012Dev Airtight Games · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Both are puzzle-platformers — sharing precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: visual first person, while skipping strong narrative focus

Freedom Planet 2
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloHardcoreNarrativeSci-Fi2D
Steam👍 96%· 1.7KIGDB88· 1OC83· 26
Dev GalaxyTrailPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, melee combat and setting anime, while skipping vibe casual

Planet of Lana
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeCasualSci-Fi2D
Steam👍 93%· 9.6KIGDB93· 3OC81· 90
Year 2023Dev Wishfully · ThunderfulOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, melee combat and setting anime, while skipping punishing difficulty

Freedom Planet
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloHardcoreNarrativeSci-Fi2D
Steam👍 95%· 4.9KRAWG👍 77%· 77MC81IGDB82· 7OC81· 45
Year 2014Dev GalaxyTrail · MarvelousPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with cozy, relaxing feel, melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping vibe casual

Viewfinder
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeSci-FiMeleeDark
Steam👍 94%· 12KIGDB89· 3OC83· 94
Year 2023Dev Sad Owl Studios · ThunderfulOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and exploration and discovery, while skipping punishing difficulty

Tinykin
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeSci-FiMeleeCozy
Steam👍 98%· 4.1KRAWG👍 90%· 88IGDB83· 3OC82· 45
Year 2022Dev Splashteam · tinyBuildPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of puzzle-platformers: precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, melee combat and exploration and discovery, while skipping punishing difficulty

Q.U.B.E. 2
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeSci-FiMeleeSpace
Steam👍 84%· 1.7KIGDB73· 6OC76· 51
Year 2018Dev Toxic GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, adventure storytelling and puzzle design

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, melee combat and setting space, while skipping punishing difficulty

Cocoon
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeLinearSci-FiSpace
Steam👍 95%· 8.6KIGDB89· 5OC87· 73
Year 2023Dev Geometric Interactive · Annapurna InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with setting space, exploration and discovery and visual isometric, while skipping punishing difficulty

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