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Ranking compiled by Lluis Enric Mayans, Founder & Head of ContentUpdated May 19, 2026How this is calculatedOrdered by an attribute-similarity model, not editorial opinion.

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We filtered the 39 games similar to Vertigo 2 down to the 17 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Protonwar, Ecco the Dolphin and The Deadly Tower of Monsters top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Vertigo 2.

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Vertigo 2 is Protonwar — scoring 74/100 on our similarity scale. Ecco the Dolphin and The Deadly Tower of Monsters follow close behind.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Vertigo 2

17 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Vertigo 2. Each one has been evaluated across 8 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.

#1ProtonwarClosest overall match

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Protonwar

GenreAdventureSubgenreAction-Adventure

SoloMeleeRangedDarkSci-FiFirst Person3D

Steam👍 82%· 112

Year 2016Dev Outer Planet StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Like Vertigo 2, it's known for adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings battle royale tension, shooter and multiplayer gameplay

Protonwar is a multiplayer focused, Fast paced AFPS with an emphasis on quick and flowing movement. Full Room Scale VR with HTC Vive and Oculus Touch. Also included Non-VR and Seated VR.

Where it drifts furthest from Vertigo 2: game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Vertigo 2.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Setting100Visuals100Game mode26

#2Ecco the DolphinClosest on game mode

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Ecco the Dolphin

GenreAdventureSubgenreAction-Adventure

SoloMeleeSci-FiHardcoreNarrative

Steam👍 85%· 13RAWG👍 46%· 26IGDB30· 1

Year 2006Dev SEGAOn PC · Xbox · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Vertigo 2: adventure storytelling, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, punishing difficulty and strong narrative focus, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Life was an adventure for Ecco, the young dolphin. The ocean seemed endless with rolling breakers to race through! At high speed Ecco could burst through the waves leaping through the air – almost flying! Until one day, all of that changed.

Where it drifts furthest from Vertigo 2: tone and visuals.

Genre100Game mode100Setting79Combat54Tone0Visuals0

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#3The Deadly Tower of Monsters

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The Deadly Tower of Monsters

GenreAdventureSubgenreAction-Adventure

SoloMeleeSci-FiMultiplayerCo-op

Steam👍 89%· 1.4KIGDB75· 5OC71· 30

Year 2016Dev ACE Team · AtlusOn PS4 · PC

✓ Like Vertigo 2, it's known for adventure storytelling, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Vertigo 2: visuals and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Vertigo 2.

Genre100Setting100Combat54Game mode36Visuals0

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Bad Bots

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeRangedSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 55%· 260MC49IGDB50· 2

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

✓ Shared with Vertigo 2: adventure storytelling, melee combat and ranged combat

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and exploration and discovery, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

As Sam McRae, last surviving member of the “Titan Hauler” crew, you must hack and blast your way through an onslaught of truly bad 'bots to find a way to prevent a potential planet-destroying catastrophe.

Where it drifts furthest from Vertigo 2: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against overwhelmingly positive for Vertigo 2.

Combat100Game mode100Setting100Genre50Visuals0

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Somerville

GenreAdventureSubgenreNarrative Adventure

SoloMeleeDarkSci-Fi3D

Steam👍 70%· 1.8KIGDB68· 6OC69· 76

Year 2022Dev JumpshipOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Like Vertigo 2, it's known for adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping ranged combat

Where it drifts furthest from Vertigo 2: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Vertigo 2.

Game mode100Setting86Tone63Combat51Genre50Visuals38

#6The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

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The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloRangedSci-FiSandbox WorldOpen World

IGDB95· 6OC95· 164

Year 2023Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3 · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Like Vertigo 2, it's known for adventure storytelling, ranged combat and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Vertigo 2: visuals.

Game mode100Setting75Combat73Genre50Visuals0

#7The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

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The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloRangedSci-FiSandbox WorldOpen World

IGDB98· 27OC96· 167

Year 2017Dev Nintendo EPD Production Group No. 3 · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Like Vertigo 2, it's known for adventure storytelling, ranged combat and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, sandbox freedom and sandbox world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Vertigo 2: visuals.

Game mode100Combat73Setting58Genre50Visuals0

#8Detroit: Become Human

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Detroit: Become Human

GenreAdventureSubgenreNarrative Adventure

SoloDarkSci-FiNarrativeCyberpunk

Steam👍 96%· 243KRAWG👍 90%· 3.3KMC79IGDB78· 13OC79· 152

Year 2018Dev Quantic Dream · Sony Computer EntertainmentPlaytime ~10hOn PC · PS

✓ Shared with Vertigo 2: adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: strong narrative focus, setting cyberpunk and visual third person, while skipping ranged combat

In the future world, androids do almost everything that people do - they even start to think and feel. Although no one taught them this. The plot of "Become Human" is built around three characters, each with a separate storyline, but they eventually merge into a single picture.

Where it drifts furthest from Vertigo 2: visuals.

Game mode100Setting84Tone60Genre50Visuals0

#9Metroid: Zero Mission

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Metroid: Zero Mission

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiOpen WorldExplorationLoot

IGDB95· 2

Year 2004Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

✓ Like Vertigo 2, it's known for adventure storytelling, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: Metroidvania exploration, shooter and precision platforming, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Vertigo 2: visuals.

Game mode100Setting100Genre50Visuals0

#10Metroid: Samus Returns

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Metroid: Samus Returns

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2D

IGDB88· 14OC86· 92

Year 2017Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · Nintendo

✓ Shared with Vertigo 2: adventure storytelling, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and exploration and discovery, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Vertigo 2: visuals.

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Gateways

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2D

Steam👍 90%· 250MC72IGDB70· 1

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

✓ Like Vertigo 2, it's known for adventure storytelling, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, puzzle design and precision platforming, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Steam Workshop About the GameFrom the creative mind behind The Adventures of Shuggy comes an exciting new retro-styled 2D platformer, a winner of Dream Build Play 2012 and a top 50 game of 2012 according to Game Informer.

Where it drifts furthest from Vertigo 2: visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Vertigo 2.

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#12Destroy All Humans!

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Destroy All Humans!

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloSci-FiOpen WorldExplorationThird Person

IGDB70· 5OC69· 13

Year 2005Dev Pandemic Studios · THQOn PS4

✓ If you enjoyed Vertigo 2, expect adventure storytelling, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with open world exploration, exploration and discovery and visual third person, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Vertigo 2: visuals.

Game mode100Setting100Genre50Visuals0

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Metroid

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiOpen WorldExplorationLoot

IGDB60· 1

Year 1987Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Playtronic

✓ Like Vertigo 2, it's known for adventure storytelling, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and open world exploration, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Vertigo 2: visuals.

Game mode100Setting100Genre50Visuals0

#14AM2R: Return of Samus

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AM2R: Return of Samus

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloSci-FiExploration2D

Year 2016Dev DoctorM64On PC

✓ If you enjoyed Vertigo 2, expect adventure storytelling, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, precision platforming and exploration and discovery, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Vertigo 2: visuals.

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#15Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace

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Star Wars Episode I: The Phantom Menace

GenreAdventureSubgenreNarrative Adventure

SoloSci-FiThird Person

Year 1999Dev Big Ape Productions · LucasArtsOn PC

✓ If you enjoyed Vertigo 2, expect adventure storytelling, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with visual third person, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Where it drifts furthest from Vertigo 2: visuals.

Game mode100Setting100Genre50Visuals0

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