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We filtered the 43 games similar to Viewfinder down to the 13 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Q.U.B.E., Lode Runner and Q.U.B.E. 2 top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Viewfinder.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer
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NarrativeDarkSolo
Year 2023Dev Sad Owl Studios

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Viewfinder is Q.U.B.E. — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Lode Runner and Q.U.B.E. 2 follow close behind.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Viewfinder

13 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Viewfinder. 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.

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, while skipping adventure storytelling

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

✓ Fits the puzzle-platformers cluster, with precision platforming, puzzle design and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: visual 2d, while skipping adventure storytelling

Q.U.B.E. 2
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiFirst Person
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 and setting space, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

The Talos Principle II
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 95%· 13KIGDB90· 6
Year 2023Dev Croteam · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PC · PS5

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

≠ Where it differs: brings linear, story-driven structure, post-apocalyptic world and visual third person, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Tinykin
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiExploration
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 and visual third person, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

The Edge Ball
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiExplorationFirst Person
Steam👍 88%· 39KRAWG👍 83%· 2.4KMC81IGDB73· 6
Year 2008Dev Electronic Arts DICE · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

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

≠ Stands apart with setting cyberpunk, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Sunblaze
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiHardcore
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 punishing difficulty, cozy, relaxing feel and visual 2d, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Sable
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeSci-FiExplorationRelaxing
Steam👍 86%· 6.3KIGDB83· 7OC75· 80
Year 2021Dev Shedworks · Raw FuryOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: deep RPG systems, vibe relaxing and open world exploration, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Cocoon
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeSci-FiExplorationLinear
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 linear, story-driven structure, setting space and visual isometric, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus®
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeDarkNarrativeSci-Fi
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: punishing difficulty, stealth mechanics and visual 2d, while skipping exploration and discovery

Thomas Was Alone
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloNarrativeSci-FiHardcoreCasual
Steam👍 94%· 9.4KIGDB76· 8
Year 2012Dev Bithell GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

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

≠ Stands apart with punishing difficulty, vibe casual and linear, story-driven structure, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Far: Lone Sails
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiExploration
Steam👍 95%· 26KIGDB78· 2OC80· 40
Year 2018Dev Okomotive · Assemble EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC

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

≠ Its own twist: deep simulation, survival mechanics and post-apocalyptic world, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

Planet of Lana
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiCasual
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 vibe casual, cozy, relaxing feel and setting anime, while skipping dark, oppressive atmosphere

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