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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 41 games similar to Xanthiom Zero down to the 21 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™, VVVVVV and The Swapper top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Xanthiom Zero.

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Xanthiom Zero is STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™ — scoring 89/100 on our similarity scale. VVVVVV and The Swapper follow close behind.

#1STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™89 #2VVVVVV84 #3The Swapper82 #4The Gunk69 #5Carrion88

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Xanthiom Zero

21 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Xanthiom Zero. Each one has been evaluated across 12 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.

#1STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™Closest overall match

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STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeSci-FiSpaceExploration

Steam👍 88%· 172KRAWG👍 85%· 2.3KMC80IGDB83· 13OC82· 176

Year 2019Dev Respawn Entertainment · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~8hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and puzzle design, while skipping visual 2d

Cal Kestis—one of the last surviving members of the Jedi Order after the purge of Order 66—is now a Padawan on the run. Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order is an action-adventure game set after Star Wars: Episode III — Revenge of the Sith™.

Where it drifts furthest from Xanthiom Zero: visuals.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Progression100Setting87

Steam Epic Xbox

#2VVVVVVClosest on visuals

84

VVVVVV

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiSpaceExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 96%· 10KRAWG👍 76%· 512MC81IGDB80· 4

Year 2010Dev NicalisPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping strong narrative focus

VVVVVV is a 2D platformer designed in retro style. You play as Captain Viridian, the fearless leader of the team of conquerors of the dimension. And unexpectedly you crash and lose touch with each other. You will have to explore the world in which you are trapped and find your partners. You have the opportunity to plunge into the atmosphere of old-school accompanied by a great soundtrack.

It predates Xanthiom Zero by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Progression100Visuals100Setting87Tone74

82

The Swapper

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloNarrativeSci-FiSpaceExploration2D

Steam👍 94%· 7.5KRAWG👍 63%· 528MC87IGDB88· 10OC85· 33

Year 2013Dev Curve DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, horror tension and horror setting, while skipping punishing difficulty

The Swapper is a classical platform game with several elements of Metroidvania focused on solving puzzles. The game follows a female astronaut stranded on the abandoned space research station in a science-fictional universe.

It predates Xanthiom Zero by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Setting95Tone75Visuals57

#4The GunkClosest on setting

69

The Gunk

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiSpaceExploration

Steam👍 86%· 5.7KIGDB66· 4OC71· 75

Year 2021Dev Image & Form · ThunderfulOn Xbox · PC

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe relaxing, linear, story-driven structure and visual third person, while skipping precision platforming

Where it drifts furthest from Xanthiom Zero: visuals and tone.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting100Progression100Tone41

88

Carrion

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcoreSci-FiExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 95%· 31KIGDB75· 9OC76· 118

Year 2020Dev Phobia Game Studio · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with horror tension, puzzle design and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping setting space

Where it drifts furthest from Xanthiom Zero: setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone65

86

Teslagrad

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeSci-FiExploration2D

Steam👍 84%· 2.5KIGDB79· 6OC79· 45

Year 2013Dev Rain Games · CIRCLE EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping setting space

Where it drifts furthest from Xanthiom Zero: setting.

It predates Xanthiom Zero by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone89Visuals57

84

Iconoclasts

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 86%· 4.9KIGDB85· 8OC84· 57

Year 2018Dev Joakim Sandberg · Bifrost EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Xanthiom Zero: setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone63

83

Axiom Verge

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 90%· 6.5KIGDB84· 15OC85· 90

Year 2015Dev Thomas Happ GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings setting cyberpunk, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Xanthiom Zero: setting.

It predates Xanthiom Zero by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone64

Steam Epic Xbox

82

Owlboy

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 84%· 6.1KRAWG👍 74%· 307MC88IGDB89· 13OC88· 98

Year 2016Dev D-Pad StudioPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Fits the Metroidvanias cluster, with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, cozy, relaxing feel and fantasy world, while skipping punishing difficulty

Owlboy is a pixel-art platformer game about an owl-humanoid boy called Otus. When his homeland was attacked by pirates, Otus starts an adventure to protect his home and reveal the secrets of his race. He makes new friends on the way. Each of them has special powers, useful during fights.

Where it drifts furthest from Xanthiom Zero: setting and tone.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Tone47

82

Gato Roboto

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiExploration2DPixel Art

Steam👍 94%· 5.1KIGDB76· 5OC75· 47

Year 2019Dev doinksoft · Devolver DigitalOn PC · Xbox · Switch

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Xanthiom Zero: tone and setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Setting47

Steam GOG Nintendo

#11Metroid Dread

82

Metroid Dread

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloHardcoreNarrativeSci-FiExploration2D

IGDB84· 11OC87· 153

Year 2021Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Switch

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Stands apart with shooter, while skipping melee combat

Where it drifts furthest from Xanthiom Zero: setting.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Progression100Visuals55Setting46

#12Metroid Fusion

81

Metroid Fusion

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeSci-FiExploration2DPixel Art

IGDB85· 2

Year 2002Dev Nintendo R&D1 · Nintendo

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings shooter, loot and gear systems and skill tree progression, while skipping strong narrative focus

Where it drifts furthest from Xanthiom Zero: setting.

It predates Xanthiom Zero by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Progression56Setting46

81

Waking Mars

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiExploration2D

Steam👍 89%· 1.2KRAWG👍 55%· 66MC79

Year 2012Dev Tiger Style · Tiger Style GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, while skipping punishing difficulty

###Best for mobile The game is an adventure-platformer, where the player takes control over the main character, traveling through the Martian caves. You will have to manage the thrust of the jetpack that the protagonist has. The game was released on the PC in 2012. Before this, it was repeatedly recognized as the best game for mobile devices. ###Key features The game is set in the future.

It predates Xanthiom Zero by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone71Visuals57

80

The Fall

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiExploration2D

Steam👍 88%· 3.7KIGDB78· 2OC74· 38

Year 2014Dev Over The MoonOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of Metroidvanias: adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Its own twist: puzzle design, shooter and horror tension, while skipping punishing difficulty

Where it drifts furthest from Xanthiom Zero: setting.

It predates Xanthiom Zero by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone61Visuals57

80

Bad Bots

GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania

SoloMeleeSci-FiExplorationPixel Art2D

Steam👍 55%· 260MC49IGDB50· 2

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

✓ Both are Metroidvanias — sharing adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and precision platforming

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat, while skipping strong narrative focus

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 Xanthiom Zero: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mixed, against very positive for Xanthiom Zero.

It predates Xanthiom Zero by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Combat79Setting46

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