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We filtered the 48 games similar to Transistor down to the 16 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Shadowrun: Hong Kong, Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut and Shadowrun Returns top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Transistor.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

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Year 2014Dev Supergiant Games

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Transistor is Shadowrun: Hong Kong — scoring 96/100 on our similarity scale. Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut and Shadowrun Returns follow close behind.

#1Shadowrun: Hong Kong96 #2Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut96 #3Shadowrun Returns93 #4Akane88 #5Silent Storm Gold Edition95

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Transistor

16 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Transistor. Each one has been evaluated across 14 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.

#1Shadowrun: Hong Kong

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Shadowrun: Hong Kong

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalMeleeNarrativeCyberpunkSci-FiSkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 87%· 4.8KIGDB78· 3OC82· 25

Year 2015Dev Harebrained SchemesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping action RPG combat

#2Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut

96

Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalMeleeNarrativeCyberpunkSci-FiSkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 89%· 6.5KIGDB80· 4

Year 2014Dev Harebrained SchemesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with sandbox freedom, sandbox world and combat magic, while skipping action RPG combat

#3Shadowrun Returns

93

Shadowrun Returns

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeCyberpunkSci-FiSkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 14KIGDB73· 8

Year 2013Dev Harebrained SchemesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Stands apart with combat magic, fantasy world and historical setting, while skipping action RPG combat

88

Akane

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeCyberpunkSci-FiIsometric2D

Steam👍 96%· 2.9KRAWG👍 76%· 33OC73· 17

Year 2018Dev Ludic Studios · QubicGamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, vibe casual and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping turn-based strategy

Steam GOG Nintendo

#5Silent Storm Gold Edition

95

Silent Storm Gold Edition

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalMeleeSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 1.1KRAWG👍 86%· 86MC83IGDB80· 1

Year 2004Dev Nival Interactive · THQ NordicPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with stealth mechanics and historical setting, while skipping action RPG combat

#6Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden

92

Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalMeleeNarrativeSci-FiSkill TreeIsometric

Steam👍 90%· 20KIGDB81· 12OC77· 109

Year 2018Dev The Bearded Ladies · FuncomOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with survival mechanics, stealth mechanics and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping action RPG combat

#7Final Fantasy X

92

Final Fantasy X

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeSci-FiIsometric2D

IGDB95· 2

Year 2001Dev Square Product Development Division 1 · Square Electronic Arts

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and turn-based strategy

≠ Its own twist: combat magic, fantasy world and visual third person, while skipping action RPG combat

91

Fallout 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalMeleeNarrativeSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 94%· 17K

Year 1998Dev Black Isle Studios · Interplay EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, survival mechanics and open world exploration, while skipping action RPG combat

#9Dragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku II

90

Dragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku II

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeSci-FiIsometricFantasy

IGDB76· 1

Year 2003Dev Webfoot Technologies · Atari, Inc.

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: fantasy world, while skipping action RPG combat

#10Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game

89

Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalMeleeNarrativeSci-FiIsometric2D

Steam👍 94%· 25KRAWG👍 84%· 1.2K

Year 1997Dev Black Isle Studios · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, punishing difficulty and open world exploration, while skipping action RPG combat

89

Everhood

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiIsometric2D

Steam👍 95%· 14KIGDB77· 3OC82· 31

Year 2021Dev Jordi Roca · Surefire.GamesOn PC · Switch

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus

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

88

Endless Sky

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeSci-FiIsometric2D

Steam👍 92%· 7.0KRAWG👍 31%· 35

Year 2015Dev KetchappPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, adventure storytelling and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and open world exploration, while skipping action RPG combat

#13Breath of Fire III

87

Breath of Fire III

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloMeleeSci-FiIsometricMagic

IGDB60· 1

Year 1997Dev Capcom

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic, ranged combat and fantasy world, while skipping action RPG combat

#14Jagged Alliance 2

85

Jagged Alliance 2

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloTacticalSci-FiIsometricMagic

Year 1999Dev Sir-Tech Canada · Titan ComputerOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, dark, oppressive atmosphere and combat magic, while skipping action RPG combat

#15Chrono Trigger

85

Chrono Trigger

GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG

SoloSci-FiIsometricMagicFantasy

IGDB74· 4

Year 2008Dev Square Enix Product Development Division 5 · Square Enix

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping action RPG combat

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