9 Games with a sci-fi setting like Xenogears that you should try

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We filtered the 38 games similar to Xenogears down to the 9 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Torment: Tides of Numenera, Final Fantasy VII and Tactical Breach Wizards top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Xenogears.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Xenogears

9 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

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

#1Torment: Tides of Numenera

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 70%· 4.4KIGDB82· 22OC80· 110

Year 2017Dev inXile Entertainment · TechlandOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySci-FiIsometricThird Person

IGDB85· 4OC81· 25

Year 1997Dev Square Product Development Division 1 · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling and setting cyberpunk, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

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#3Tactical Breach Wizards

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 98%· 12KIGDB84· 3OC87· 21

Dev Suspicious DevelopmentsPlaytime ~6hOn PC

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with puzzle design, adventure storytelling and historical setting, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeSci-FiFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 95%· 12KRAWG👍 83%· 46IGDB94· 1OC90· 11

Year 2015Dev Freehold Games · Kitfox GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, deep simulation and roguelike runs, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeSci-FiFantasy

Steam👍 74%· 2.9KRAWG👍 44%· 62

Year 2018Dev Snowhound Games · 1C CompanyPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, adventure storytelling and roguelike runs, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

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#6Shin Megami Tensei: Nocturne

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativeFantasySci-FiThird Person

Year 2004Dev AtlusOn PlayStation 3

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting, while skipping post-apocalyptic world

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#7Wasteland 2

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GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalNarrativePost-ApocalypticSci-FiIsometric

Steam👍 83%· 8.1KIGDB78· 10OC81· 42

Year 2014Dev inXile Entertainment · Deep SilverOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of turn-based CRPGs: deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, survival mechanics and open world exploration, while skipping fantasy world

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalSci-FiIsometricProcedural

Steam👍 94%· 22KIGDB90· 10OC88· 73

Year 2018Dev Subset GamesOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Both are turn-based CRPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

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

GenreRPGSubgenreCRPGSub-subgenreTurn-Based CRPG

SoloTacticalSci-FiIsometricSandbox World

Steam👍 98%· 239KRAWG👍 87%· 620MC87IGDB75· 2OC86· 11

Year 2016Dev Ludeon StudiosPlaytime ~19hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the turn-based CRPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, turn-based strategy and combat tactical

≠ Stands apart with deep simulation, survival mechanics and real-time strategy, while skipping strong narrative focus

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