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We filtered the 50 games similar to Xenotilt: Hostile Pinball Action down to the 15 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Hyper Light Drifter, The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing and Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Xenotilt: Hostile Pinball Action.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG
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HardcoreDarkSolo
Year 2024Dev FLARB

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Xenotilt: Hostile Pinball Action is Hyper Light Drifter — scoring 72/100 on our similarity scale. The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing and Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut follow close behind.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Xenotilt: Hostile Pinball Action

15 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Xenotilt: Hostile Pinball Action. Each one has been evaluated across 17 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.

#1Hyper Light Drifter
Hyper Light Drifter
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeHardcoreFantasySci-FiCyberpunkPixel ArtIsometric2DTop-Down
Steam👍 93%· 19KIGDB89· 11OC84· 59
Year 2016Dev Heart MachineOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and shooter

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, Metroidvania exploration and strong narrative focus, while skipping horror tension

Where it drifts furthest from Xenotilt: Hostile Pinball Action: game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Xenotilt: Hostile Pinball Action.

It predates Xenotilt: Hostile Pinball Action by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Setting77Tone65Game mode36
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreFantasyHorrorSci-FiIsometric
Steam👍 83%· 10KRAWG👍 58%· 326MC72IGDB64· 5
Year 2013Playtime ~4hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, tower defense planning and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

An isometric action RPG with a gothic, faintly comic tone, carried by the running commentary between Van Helsing and his ghostly companion Katarina, who is also a functional part of your build. The atmosphere and writing lift it above the usual Diablo clone. Build variety is where it runs out — few late-game specs are viable, so experimentation quietly funnels you back to the obvious ones.

Where it drifts furthest from Xenotilt: Hostile Pinball Action: visuals and game mode.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Xenotilt: Hostile Pinball Action.

It predates Xenotilt: Hostile Pinball Action by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone91Combat83Setting71Game mode34Visuals32
Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeCyberpunkFantasySci-FiIsometric
Steam👍 89%· 6.5KIGDB80· 4
Year 2014Dev Harebrained SchemesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, melee combat and setting cyberpunk

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and sandbox freedom, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Xenotilt: Hostile Pinball Action: tone and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Xenotilt: Hostile Pinball Action.

It predates Xenotilt: Hostile Pinball Action by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting86Combat50Visuals32Tone0
Shadowrun: Hong Kong
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeCyberpunkFantasySci-FiIsometric
Steam👍 87%· 4.8KIGDB78· 3OC82· 25
Year 2015Dev Harebrained SchemesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, melee combat and setting cyberpunk

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, turn-based strategy and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Xenotilt: Hostile Pinball Action: tone and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Xenotilt: Hostile Pinball Action.

It predates Xenotilt: Hostile Pinball Action by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting86Combat41Visuals32Tone0
#5Akane
Akane
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkHardcoreCyberpunkSci-FiPixel ArtIsometric2DTop-Down
Steam👍 96%· 2.9KRAWG👍 76%· 33OC73· 17
Year 2018Dev Ludic Studios · QubicGamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and dark, oppressive atmosphere

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, vibe casual and procedural generation, while skipping shooter

Akane is an Arena Arcade-Slash where you kill your enemies with only 1 hit. The objective of the game is simple, to kill as many enemies as possible.All Features:Five different types of enemies:-Yakuza Guy: Yakuza pawn that appears all the time.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone76Setting75
Transistor
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeCyberpunkSci-FiIsometric2D
Steam👍 94%· 31KIGDB85· 12OC86· 90
Year 2014Dev Supergiant GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and melee combat

≠ Its own twist: turn-based strategy, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping shooter

Where it drifts furthest from Xenotilt: Hostile Pinball Action: tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Xenotilt: Hostile Pinball Action.

It predates Xenotilt: Hostile Pinball Action by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting73Combat64Visuals55Tone0
Dragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku II
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeFantasySci-FiIsometric
IGDB76· 1
Year 2003Dev Webfoot Technologies · Atari, Inc.

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Xenotilt: Hostile Pinball Action: visuals and setting.

It predates Xenotilt: Hostile Pinball Action by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting49Visuals31
Breath of Fire III
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeFantasySci-FiIsometric
IGDB60· 1
Year 1997Dev Capcom

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world

≠ Where it differs: brings turn-based strategy, combat magic and ranged combat, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Xenotilt: Hostile Pinball Action: visuals and setting.

It predates Xenotilt: Hostile Pinball Action by 27 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Combat49Setting44Visuals31
Divinity: Dragon Commander
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkFantasySci-FiIsometric
Steam👍 74%· 2.5KRAWG👍 44%· 107MC76IGDB75· 2
Year 2013Dev Larian StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, real-time strategy and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

You are the Dragon Commander. Your mission it is to reunite a broken empire and become the new emperor. Success depends entirely on your ability to efficiently rule your empire, build invincible armies and lead them to victory.

Where it drifts furthest from Xenotilt: Hostile Pinball Action: visuals and tone.

On reception: its Steam reviews are mostly positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Xenotilt: Hostile Pinball Action.

It predates Xenotilt: Hostile Pinball Action by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode54Setting48Tone40Visuals28
Chrono Trigger
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloFantasySci-FiIsometricMagic
IGDB74· 4
Year 2008Dev Square Enix Product Development Division 5 · Square Enix

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, fantasy world and setting scifi

≠ Where it differs: brings combat magic, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Xenotilt: Hostile Pinball Action: combat and visuals.

It predates Xenotilt: Hostile Pinball Action by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Setting49Visuals31Combat0
#11Bloody Hell
Bloody Hell
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkSci-FiPixel ArtIsometricTop-Down2D
Steam👍 98%· 6.8K
Year 2023Dev Pun IntendedPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, action RPG combat and punishing difficulty

≠ Stands apart with Metroidvania exploration, adventure storytelling and open world exploration, while skipping shooter

Embark on a hellish adventure!A short but sweet game about an Angel on a Bloody Bullet-hell mission to kill Satan! Dash, Double Dash, Grapple & Blast your way through Hell to fulfill your Holy Mission. Will you be able to kill Satan?

Where it drifts furthest from Xenotilt: Hostile Pinball Action: setting and combat.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Combat48Setting30
Everhood
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiIsometric2DPixel Art
Steam👍 95%· 14KIGDB77· 3OC82· 31
Year 2021Dev Jordi Roca · Surefire.GamesOn PC · Switch

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, shooter and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings puzzle design, adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus, while skipping action RPG combat

Where it drifts furthest from Xenotilt: Hostile Pinball Action: setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals76Tone63Setting30
Endless Sky
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeSci-FiIsometric2D
Steam👍 92%· 7.0KRAWG👍 31%· 35
Year 2015Dev KetchappPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ Fits the isometric Action RPGs cluster, with deep RPG systems, deep simulation and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, sandbox freedom and open world exploration, while skipping action RPG combat

Endless Sky is a 2D space trading and combat game inspired by the classic Escape Velocity series. Work your way up from a relatively wimpy shuttle, cargo ship, or fighter, to a highly upgraded and customized flagship or to a massive fleet of warships or freighters.

Where it drifts furthest from Xenotilt: Hostile Pinball Action: setting.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Xenotilt: Hostile Pinball Action.

It predates Xenotilt: Hostile Pinball Action by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals52Setting22
Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiIsometric2D
Steam👍 94%· 25KRAWG👍 84%· 1.2K
Year 1997Dev Black Isle Studios · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Same family of isometric Action RPGs: deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings survival mechanics, turn-based strategy and adventure storytelling, while skipping action RPG combat

Fallout franchise started in a very different way than we all know it by this day. As Bethesda started to develop Fallout franchise only from the third game, original Fallout was completely different.

Where it drifts furthest from Xenotilt: Hostile Pinball Action: setting and combat.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Xenotilt: Hostile Pinball Action.

It predates Xenotilt: Hostile Pinball Action by 27 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Tone65Visuals51Combat41Setting23
Silent Storm Gold Edition
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeSci-FiIsometricTactical
Steam👍 88%· 1.1KRAWG👍 86%· 86MC83IGDB80· 1
Year 2004Dev Nival Interactive · THQ NordicPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Both are isometric Action RPGs — sharing deep RPG systems, melee combat and setting scifi

≠ Stands apart with turn-based strategy, combat tactical and stealth mechanics, while skipping action RPG combat

Silent Storm from leading Russian developer Nival is a true 3D tactical turn-based Role-Playing-Game set against the backdrop of WWII.

Where it drifts furthest from Xenotilt: Hostile Pinball Action: setting and visuals.

On reception: its Steam reviews are very positive, against overwhelmingly positive for Xenotilt: Hostile Pinball Action.

It predates Xenotilt: Hostile Pinball Action by 20 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Combat43Visuals31Setting26

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