14 Games with a sci-fi setting like X: Beyond the Frontier that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to X: Beyond the Frontier down to the 14 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. X2: The Threat, Kerbal Space Program and SpaceEngine top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to X: Beyond the Frontier.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

The best games with a sci-fi setting like X: Beyond the Frontier

14 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to X: Beyond the Frontier. 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.

#1X2: The Threat

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloMeleeOpen WorldSandbox WorldSpaceSci-FiExplorationManagementFirst PersonThird Personsocial-trading

Steam👍 83%· 522RAWG👍 58%· 36MC72IGDB67· 2

Year 2003Dev EgosoftPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Nearly identical: deep simulation, turn-based strategy and sandbox freedom.

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Steam GOG

#2Kerbal Space Program

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloSandbox WorldOpen WorldSpaceSci-FiExplorationFirst PersonThird Person

Steam👍 95%· 140KRAWG👍 84%· 408MC88IGDB87· 7OC81· 41

Year 2015Dev Squad · Private DivisionPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: deep simulation, sandbox freedom and sandbox world

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, punishing difficulty and skill tree progression, while skipping turn-based strategy

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldSci-FiSpaceExploration

Steam👍 96%· 16KRAWG👍 89%· 36

Year 2019Dev Vladimir RomanyukPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with deep simulation, sandbox freedom and open world exploration

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, vibe relaxing and strong narrative focus, while skipping turn-based strategy

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloMeleeOpen WorldSpaceSci-FiExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 96%· 102KIGDB85· 7OC85· 61

Year 2019Dev Mobius Digital · Annapurna InteractiveOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing deep simulation, open world exploration and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and horror tension, while skipping sandbox freedom

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldSandbox WorldSci-FiExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 92%· 5.6KIGDB78· 6OC76· 38

Year 2015Dev Ubisoft Reflections · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with sandbox freedom, open world exploration and sandbox world

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, precision platforming and vibe casual, while skipping deep simulation

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Steam PS

#6The Last Clockwinder

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldSci-FiManagementExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 96%· 784IGDB80· 1OC83· 12

Year 2022Dev pontoco · Cyan VenturesPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing deep simulation, open world exploration and setting scifi

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping sandbox freedom

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#7Destroy All Humans!

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationThird Person

IGDB70· 5OC69· 13

Year 2005Dev Pandemic Studios · THQOn PS4

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with open world exploration, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, while skipping deep simulation

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 95%· 18KRAWG👍 83%· 435MC82IGDB83· 6

Year 2013Dev Alexander Bruce · DemruthPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: open world exploration, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and precision platforming, while skipping deep simulation

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 85%· 21KRAWG👍 77%· 1.3KMC87IGDB88· 12OC86· 98

Year 2016Dev NVIDIA Lightspeed Studios · TheklaPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of open-world adventures: open world exploration, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation

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Steam GOG Epic

#10Obduction

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 80%· 4.0KIGDB67· 9OC72· 37

Year 2016Dev Cyan WorldsOn PC · PS4 · iOS

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with open world exploration, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, puzzle design and strong narrative focus, while skipping deep simulation

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Steam GOG Epic

#11Everybody's Gone to the Rapture

iRank73

GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 68%· 2.1KIGDB79· 11OC79· 72

Year 2015Dev The Chinese Room · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with open world exploration, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and vibe casual, while skipping deep simulation

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Steam PS

#12Cosmic Osmo and the Worlds Beyond the Mackerel

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 79%· 115

Dev Cyan WorldsPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are open-world adventures — sharing open world exploration, setting scifi and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, puzzle design and horror tension, while skipping deep simulation

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Steam

#13Stray

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationThird Person

Steam👍 97%· 171KRAWG👍 84%· 1.3KMC82IGDB85· 8OC84· 200

Year 2022Dev BlueTwelve · Annapurna InteractivePlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with open world exploration, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, precision platforming and puzzle design, while skipping deep simulation

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Steam Xbox PS

#14Mirror's Edge Catalyst

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GenreAdventureSubgenreOpen World Action-Adventure

SoloMeleeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person

Steam👍 80%· 16KIGDB69· 27OC70· 103

Year 2016Dev EA Digital Illusions CE · Electronic ArtsOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

✓ Fits the open-world adventures cluster, with open world exploration, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, precision platforming and puzzle design, while skipping deep simulation

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Steam Epic Xbox

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