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We filtered the 49 games similar to Vangers down to the 13 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Control, Lost Planet 3 and Metro Exodus top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Vangers.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Vangers

13 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Vangers. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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.

#1Control

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcoreOpen WorldHorrorSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 86%· 60KIGDB83· 15OC84· 183

Year 2019Dev Remedy Entertainment · 505 GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of open-world action games: adventure storytelling, horror tension and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, third-person shooting and first-person shooting, while skipping racing gameplay

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiHorrorExploration

Steam👍 63%· 3.9KIGDB58· 12

Year 2013Dev Spark Unlimited · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the open-world action games cluster, with adventure storytelling, horror tension and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: shooter, third-person shooting and first-person shooting, while skipping racing gameplay

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldHorrorSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 90%· 132KIGDB83· 12OC83· 173

Year 2019Dev 4A Games · Deep SilverOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Same family of open-world action games: adventure storytelling, horror tension and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, first-person shooting and survival mechanics, while skipping racing gameplay

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 89%· 28KIGDB72· 8OC71· 137

Year 2022Dev Sonic Team · SegaOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Same family of open-world action games: adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: precision platforming, action RPG combat and fantasy world, while skipping racing gameplay

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 89%· 25KIGDB69· 5OC69· 92

Year 2022Dev Squanch GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the open-world action games cluster, with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, first-person shooting and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping racing gameplay

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#6Ratchet & Clank: Rift Apart

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 91%· 17KIGDB91· 15OC88· 200

Year 2021Dev Insomniac Games · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PC · PS5

✓ Same family of open-world action games: adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with shooter, precision platforming and third-person shooting, while skipping racing gameplay

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#7Destroy All Humans!

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 92%· 11KIGDB67· 11OC69· 13

Year 2020Dev Black Forest Games · THQ NordicOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of open-world action games: adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and open world exploration

≠ Its own twist: shooter, third-person shooting and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping racing gameplay

GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 58%· 4.9KIGDB73· 19OC67· 131

Year 2017Dev Volition · Deep SilverOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Same family of open-world action games: adventure storytelling, open world exploration and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: shooter, third-person shooting and first-person shooting, while skipping racing gameplay

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#9Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 88%· 19KIGDB83· 15

Year 2013Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

✓ Same family of open-world action games: adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with shooter, first-person shooting and stealth mechanics, while skipping racing gameplay

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#10Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 85%· 18KIGDB79· 19OC75· 81

Year 2014Dev Kojima Productions · KonamiOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the open-world action games cluster, with adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: shooter, first-person shooting and third-person shooting, while skipping racing gameplay

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#11Twinsen's Little Big Adventure 2 Classic

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationIsometric

Steam👍 97%· 914RAWG👍 74%· 77

Year 1997Dev DotEmu · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the open-world action games cluster, with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, precision platforming and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping racing gameplay

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#12Marvel’s Spider-Man Remastered

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 96%· 132KRAWG👍 93%· 453OC87· 87

Year 2020Dev Insomniac Games · Sony Interactive EntertainmentPlaytime ~13hOn PC · PS

✓ Both are open-world action games — sharing adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, stealth mechanics and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping racing gameplay

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#13Red Faction Guerrilla Steam Edition

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GenreActionSubgenreOpen World Action

SoloMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 90%· 7.7KRAWG👍 67%· 627MC82

Year 2009Dev THQ NordicPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of open-world action games: sandbox freedom, adventure storytelling and open world exploration

≠ Where it differs: brings third-person shooting, shooter and ranged combat, while skipping racing gameplay

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Steam Xbox

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