Starships, distant planets and visions of the future: games with science fiction at their heart.
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Select up to 5 games you have played and enjoyed. Playalike compares 50 traits such as combat, story and atmosphere and suggests games that hit exactly the same spot, even across genres.
A brilliant first-person physics puzzler where you bend space with the portal gun through the decaying test chambers of Aperture Science, driven by the razor-sharp wit of GLaDOS and Wheatley. A separate co-op campaign adds clever two-player puzzles.
A near-infinite procedurally generated universe where you hop freely between vivid alien planets, gather resources, build bases and upgrade your ships. Years of free updates have turned it into a relaxed sci-fi sandbox with optional co-op.
Capcom's sci-fi action game on a lunar station blends third-person shooting with real-time hacking, as android companion Diana cracks enemy defenses while Hugh fires. Their bond drives the story.
A brilliant first-person physics puzzler where you bend space with the portal gun through the decaying test chambers of Aperture Science, driven by the razor-sharp wit of GLaDOS and Wheatley. A separate co-op campaign adds clever two-player puzzles.
2011PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified9.69 €98 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 392,746 reviews on Steam
Puzzles and brain teasers
Lots of humour
Playing together in co-op
A brilliant first-person physics puzzler where you bend space with the portal gun through the decaying test chambers of Aperture Science, driven by the razor-sharp wit of GLaDOS and Wheatley. A separate co-op campaign adds clever two-player puzzles.
A near-infinite procedurally generated universe where you hop freely between vivid alien planets, gather resources, build bases and upgrade your ships. Years of free updates have turned it into a relaxed sci-fi sandbox with optional co-op.
2016PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified58.99 €84 % positive
Very positive, 319,592 reviews on Steam
Open world
Lots to discover
Sandbox with your own goals
A near-infinite procedurally generated universe where you hop freely between vivid alien planets, gather resources, build bases and upgrade your ships. Years of free updates have turned it into a relaxed sci-fi sandbox with optional co-op.
Capcom's sci-fi action game on a lunar station blends third-person shooting with real-time hacking, as android companion Diana cracks enemy defenses while Hugh fires. Their bond drives the story.
2026PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified59.99 €96 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 34,555 reviews on Steam
Lavish presentation
Shooting and gunplay
Action-packed real-time combat
Capcom's sci-fi action game on a lunar station blends third-person shooting with real-time hacking, as android companion Diana cracks enemy defenses while Hugh fires. Their bond drives the story.
Stranded on the alien world Viewros, Samus explores ancient ruins in first person, scanning her surroundings and using new psychic powers to open up blocked paths. It is an atmospheric sci-fi adventure that blends shooting, exploration and environmental puzzles.
Stranded on the alien world Viewros, Samus explores ancient ruins in first person, scanning her surroundings and using new psychic powers to open up blocked paths. It is an atmospheric sci-fi adventure that blends shooting, exploration and environmental puzzles.
A nerve-shredding survival horror game where, as Amanda Ripley, you are hunted through Sevastopol station by an unpredictable, unkillable Alien. Its faithful lo-fi retro-futurist look from the 1979 film and constant dread make hiding in lockers terrifying.
2014PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified39.99 €92 % positive
Very positive, 49,029 reviews on Steam
Sneaking and hiding
Dread and tension
Dark, serious atmosphere
A nerve-shredding survival horror game where, as Amanda Ripley, you are hunted through Sevastopol station by an unpredictable, unkillable Alien. Its faithful lo-fi retro-futurist look from the 1979 film and constant dread make hiding in lockers terrifying.
A harrowing combat-free horror journey through a ruined deep-sea research station that confronts you with unsettling questions about consciousness and identity. Its philosophical story lingers long after the credits roll.
2015PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified28.99 €95 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 47,431 reviews on Steam
Dark, serious atmosphere
Strong, story-driven narrative
Dread and tension
A harrowing combat-free horror journey through a ruined deep-sea research station that confronts you with unsettling questions about consciousness and identity. Its philosophical story lingers long after the credits roll.
2019PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable82 % positive
Obsidian's satirical space RPG drops you into a corporate-run colony where your dialogue choices and allegiances decide the fate of its factions. Biting humor, likeable companions and first-person gunplay define the experience.
2019PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable82 % positive
Very positive, 28,323 reviews on Steam
Choices with consequences
Dialogue and role-playing
Strong character progression
Obsidian's satirical space RPG drops you into a corporate-run colony where your dialogue choices and allegiances decide the fate of its factions. Biting humor, likeable companions and first-person gunplay define the experience.
2024PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch69.99 €71 % positive
As scoundrel Kay Vess and her critter companion Nix, you roam an open Star Wars galaxy, playing crime syndicates against each other while mixing stealth, blaster fights, speeder rides and space dogfights. Its appeal is the authentic smuggler-adventure fantasy across several richly detailed planets.
2024PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch69.99 €71 % positive
Mostly positive, 12,912 reviews on Steam
Open world
Sneaking and hiding
Dense, handcrafted world
As scoundrel Kay Vess and her critter companion Nix, you roam an open Star Wars galaxy, playing crime syndicates against each other while mixing stealth, blaster fights, speeder rides and space dogfights. Its appeal is the authentic smuggler-adventure fantasy across several richly detailed planets.
A tight first-person puzzler where you bend space with a portal gun through physics-based test chambers, all while the passive-aggressive AI GLaDOS taunts you with pitch-black humor. Brilliant mechanics, perfect pacing and an iconic twist make it a classic.
2007PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified9.69 €98 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 175,439 reviews on Steam
Puzzles and brain teasers
Lots of humour
A tight first-person puzzler where you bend space with a portal gun through physics-based test chambers, all while the passive-aggressive AI GLaDOS taunts you with pitch-black humor. Brilliant mechanics, perfect pacing and an iconic twist make it a classic.
2013PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verifiedfree87 % positive
A fast free-to-play co-op shooter where you play a space ninja, flipping, slashing and gunning across the solar system while collecting and modding dozens of Warframes. Beneath the deep grind lies a surprisingly strange and memorable story.
2013PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verifiedfree87 % positive
Very positive, 682,524 reviews on Steam
Loot and gear
Strong character progression
Lots of grind
A fast free-to-play co-op shooter where you play a space ninja, flipping, slashing and gunning across the solar system while collecting and modding dozens of Warframes. Beneath the deep grind lies a surprisingly strange and memorable story.
As Star-Lord you lead the bickering Guardians through a linear, cinematic space adventure packed with banter and an '80s soundtrack. In combat you direct your team's special moves. Its real strength is a heartfelt, funny story about a found family.
2021PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable59.99 €93 % positive
Very positive, 35,701 reviews on Steam
Companions and relationships
Lots of humour
Strong soundtrack
As Star-Lord you lead the bickering Guardians through a linear, cinematic space adventure packed with banter and an '80s soundtrack. In combat you direct your team's special moves. Its real strength is a heartfelt, funny story about a found family.
You play a towering Space Marine carving through colossal Tyranid swarms with chainsword, bolter and well-timed parries, a bombastic grimdark spectacle that shines solo or with a co-op squad.
2024PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable59.99 €84 % positive
Very positive, 174,264 reviews on Steam
Action-packed real-time combat
Melee combat with weapons or fists
Lavish presentation
You play a towering Space Marine carving through colossal Tyranid swarms with chainsword, bolter and well-timed parries, a bombastic grimdark spectacle that shines solo or with a co-op squad.
This remake of the cult classic leaves you alone on the Citadel space station, ruled by the deranged AI SHODAN. You explore sprawling interconnected levels, fight to survive, solve puzzles and piece together the story through audio logs in a bleak cyberpunk atmosphere.
2023PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable39.99 €90 % positive
Very positive, 9,927 reviews on Steam
Dread and tension
Interconnected level design
Lots to discover
This remake of the cult classic leaves you alone on the Citadel space station, ruled by the deranged AI SHODAN. You explore sprawling interconnected levels, fight to survive, solve puzzles and piece together the story through audio logs in a bleak cyberpunk atmosphere.
2012PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable−90 %29.99 € 2.99 € 4 days left89 % positive
A loud, cel-shaded loot shooter packed with countless randomly generated guns, irreverent humor and one of gaming's most memorable villains, Handsome Jack. It shines brightest as a chaotic four-player co-op hunt for ever better loot.
2012PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable−90 %29.99 € 2.99 € 4 days left89 % positive
Very positive, 210,834 reviews on Steam
Loot and gear
Lots of humour
Co-op or multiplayer
A loud, cel-shaded loot shooter packed with countless randomly generated guns, irreverent humor and one of gaming's most memorable villains, Handsome Jack. It shines brightest as a chaotic four-player co-op hunt for ever better loot.
A squad-based tactical shooter where you lead a four-clone commando team through the Clone Wars, issuing context-sensitive orders on the fly. Its gritty soldier's-eye tone and the banter of Delta Squad make it a standout Star Wars game.
2005PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable9.75 €95 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 14,742 reviews on Steam
Shooting and gunplay
Action-packed real-time combat
A party of several characters
A squad-based tactical shooter where you lead a four-clone commando team through the Clone Wars, issuing context-sensitive orders on the fly. Its gritty soldier's-eye tone and the banter of Delta Squad make it a standout Star Wars game.
A blisteringly fast first-person parkour slasher where one hit kills you and you wall-run, deflect bullets and slice enemies apart as a cyber-ninja. Constant death-and-retry loops set to a pounding synthwave score turn every arena into a precise reflex puzzle.
2020PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable29.99 €91 % positive
Very positive, 47,063 reviews on Steam
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
Jumping and platforming
Fast pace
A blisteringly fast first-person parkour slasher where one hit kills you and you wall-run, deflect bullets and slice enemies apart as a cyber-ninja. Constant death-and-retry loops set to a pounding synthwave score turn every arena into a precise reflex puzzle.
Samus Aran's 2D return pairs fluid, fast movement and precise melee counters with classic Metroidvania exploration. Tense escapes from the near-invincible E.M.M.I. robots and demanding boss fights keep the pressure high.
Samus Aran's 2D return pairs fluid, fast movement and precise melee counters with classic Metroidvania exploration. Tense escapes from the near-invincible E.M.M.I. robots and demanding boss fights keep the pressure high.
2003PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable9.75 €90 % positive
BioWare's classic Star Wars RPG lets you walk the light or dark side millennia before the films, backed by a crew of memorable companions and one of gaming's most famous plot twists.
2003PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable9.75 €90 % positive
Very positive, 28,676 reviews on Steam
Strong, story-driven narrative
Companions and relationships
Dialogue and role-playing
BioWare's classic Star Wars RPG lets you walk the light or dark side millennia before the films, backed by a crew of memorable companions and one of gaming's most famous plot twists.
A brightly colored first-person shooter drenched in Rick and Morty-style humor, where you fight an alien drug cartel alongside talkative, sassy living guns. Jokes and inventive weapon abilities take priority over challenge.
2022PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified36.49 €89 % positive
Very positive, 20,769 reviews on Steam
Lots of humour
Shooting and gunplay
Fast pace
A brightly colored first-person shooter drenched in Rick and Morty-style humor, where you fight an alien drug cartel alongside talkative, sassy living guns. Jokes and inventive weapon abilities take priority over challenge.
All nine Star Wars episodes retold with LEGO slapstick humor, playable in any order. Explorable planet hubs full of collectibles, simple puzzles and combat, and a huge roster of unlockable characters make for relaxed fun, including in co-op.
2022PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified49.99 €90 % positive
Very positive, 38,488 reviews on Steam
Lots of humour
Lots to discover
Dense, handcrafted world
All nine Star Wars episodes retold with LEGO slapstick humor, playable in any order. Explorable planet hubs full of collectibles, simple puzzles and combat, and a huge roster of unlockable characters make for relaxed fun, including in co-op.
You play a neural detective who hacks into the memories and minds of others while prowling a decaying, dystopian future Poland. Disturbing hallucinations, thick atmosphere and a paranoid crime story make it a bleak cyberpunk nightmare.
2017PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable27.99 €79 % positive
Mostly positive, 4,036 reviews on Steam
Dark, serious atmosphere
Strong, story-driven narrative
Dread and tension
You play a neural detective who hacks into the memories and minds of others while prowling a decaying, dystopian future Poland. Disturbing hallucinations, thick atmosphere and a paranoid crime story make it a bleak cyberpunk nightmare.
A retro-styled Metroidvania in which a scientist wakes up in a strange biomechanical world. It thrives on a labyrinthine map, offbeat weapons and abilities, and the thrill of uncovering secrets.
2015PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified17.99 €90 % positive
Very positive, 5,883 reviews on Steam
Pixel art
Lots to discover
Interconnected level design
A retro-styled Metroidvania in which a scientist wakes up in a strange biomechanical world. It thrives on a labyrinthine map, offbeat weapons and abilities, and the thrill of uncovering secrets.
A retro run-and-gun in the style of classic 16-bit action games that recreates scenes from Terminator 2 in pixel art, adding original stages and multiple endings. Fast, demanding shootouts and plenty of film atmosphere define it.
2025PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified29.99 €84 % positive
Very positive, 1,489 reviews on Steam
Pixel art
Action-packed real-time combat
Fast pace
A retro run-and-gun in the style of classic 16-bit action games that recreates scenes from Terminator 2 in pixel art, adding original stages and multiple endings. Fast, demanding shootouts and plenty of film atmosphere define it.
A brutal top-down shooter set in a neon-soaked cyberpunk dystopia, blending fast dodging, melee and abilities into frantic fights. Its striking visual style and driving electronic soundtrack define the experience.
2017PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified19.50 €88 % positive
Very positive, 10,415 reviews on Steam
Action-packed real-time combat
Fast pace
Distinctive, stylised art style
A brutal top-down shooter set in a neon-soaked cyberpunk dystopia, blending fast dodging, melee and abilities into frantic fights. Its striking visual style and driving electronic soundtrack define the experience.
2004PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable9.75 €93 % positive
A melancholic, philosophical Star Wars RPG that questions the very nature of the Force, the Jedi and the Sith. Mentor Kreia anchors it, companions can be swayed toward light or dark, and combat is tactical with pause-and-queue actions.
2004PC, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable9.75 €93 % positive
Very positive, 22,495 reviews on Steam
Dialogue and role-playing
Strong, story-driven narrative
Companions and relationships
A melancholic, philosophical Star Wars RPG that questions the very nature of the Force, the Jedi and the Sith. Mentor Kreia anchors it, companions can be swayed toward light or dark, and combat is tactical with pause-and-queue actions.
An exceptional sci-fi story where you control 13 teenagers across intertwined timelines and slowly piece together a mystery of giant mechs and kaiju. The plot unfolds in gorgeous hand-painted 2D scenes, broken up by real-time strategy battles.
An exceptional sci-fi story where you control 13 teenagers across intertwined timelines and slowly piece together a mystery of giant mechs and kaiju. The plot unfolds in gorgeous hand-painted 2D scenes, broken up by real-time strategy battles.
A first-person puzzle game set on Jupiter's moon Europa, where you play engineer Ava Turing solving chambers built on energy and physics puzzles. Along the way it reflects on artificial intelligence, morality and what consciousness really means.
2016PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable24.50 €87 % positive
Very positive, 6,254 reviews on Steam
Puzzles and brain teasers
Strong, story-driven narrative
A first-person puzzle game set on Jupiter's moon Europa, where you play engineer Ava Turing solving chambers built on energy and physics puzzles. Along the way it reflects on artificial intelligence, morality and what consciousness really means.
You play a stray cat lost in a decaying, robot-inhabited neon city, climbing, sneaking and poking around to uncover what happened to it. Its charming feline interactions and dense cyberpunk atmosphere make this short adventure stand out.
2022PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified28.49 €97 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 159,011 reviews on Steam
Post-apocalyptic setting
Lavish presentation
Strong soundtrack
You play a stray cat lost in a decaying, robot-inhabited neon city, climbing, sneaking and poking around to uncover what happened to it. Its charming feline interactions and dense cyberpunk atmosphere make this short adventure stand out.
A remake of Star Fox 64 where you pilot Fox McCloud and his team through fast-paced space shooter missions, now with a fresh look, full voice acting, an orchestral score and Joy-Con 2 mouse controls.
A remake of Star Fox 64 where you pilot Fox McCloud and his team through fast-paced space shooter missions, now with a fresh look, full voice acting, an orchestral score and Joy-Con 2 mouse controls.
2019PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switchfree67 % positive
A fast free-to-play battle royale hero shooter set in the Titanfall universe, where squads of three legends with unique abilities fight to be the last team standing. Slick movement, tight gunplay and squad synergy define it.
2019PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switchfree67 % positive
Mixed, 1,077,088 reviews on Steam
Co-op or multiplayer
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
Competing against other players
A fast free-to-play battle royale hero shooter set in the Titanfall universe, where squads of three legends with unique abilities fight to be the last team standing. Slick movement, tight gunplay and squad synergy define it.
Stranded on an ocean planet, you dive ever deeper into a gorgeous yet terrifying alien sea. You build bases and submarines while piecing together the planet's mystery, and the dark depths themselves become the real source of dread.
2018PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified29.99 €97 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 343,949 reviews on Steam
Lots to discover
Open world
Resources and survival
Stranded on an ocean planet, you dive ever deeper into a gorgeous yet terrifying alien sea. You build bases and submarines while piecing together the planet's mystery, and the dark depths themselves become the real source of dread.
A story-driven sci-fi adventure where you play a lone astronaut exploring abandoned lunar bases, solving environmental puzzles and uncovering what happened to humanity's last hope. Atmospheric and linear, focused on mystery and narrative rather than combat.
2019PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified24.99 €87 % positive
Very positive, 7,574 reviews on Steam
Strong, story-driven narrative
Emotional impact
Puzzles and brain teasers
A story-driven sci-fi adventure where you play a lone astronaut exploring abandoned lunar bases, solving environmental puzzles and uncovering what happened to humanity's last hope. Atmospheric and linear, focused on mystery and narrative rather than combat.
You explore an interconnected alien planet from first person as Samus Aran, where the Morph Ball and Grapple Beam let you reach hidden areas. Backtracking through a tightly woven world becomes rewarding as new powers open old paths.
You explore an interconnected alien planet from first person as Samus Aran, where the Morph Ball and Grapple Beam let you reach hidden areas. Backtracking through a tightly woven world becomes rewarding as new powers open old paths.
2014PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable−50 %19.99 € 9.99 € 4 days left93 % positive
Telltale's episodic narrative adventure where Rhys and Fiona trade unreliable accounts of a chaotic Vault hunt on Pandora. It shines through sharp comedy, lovable characters, quick-time action and choices that shape relationships.
2014PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable−50 %19.99 € 9.99 € 4 days left93 % positive
Very positive, 15,144 reviews on Steam
Lots of humour
Strong, story-driven narrative
Distinctive, stylised art style
Telltale's episodic narrative adventure where Rhys and Fiona trade unreliable accounts of a chaotic Vault hunt on Pandora. It shines through sharp comedy, lovable characters, quick-time action and choices that shape relationships.
A funny first-person sci-fi adventure where you explore a colorful alien planet, scan its bizarre wildlife, upgrade your gear and solve light puzzles, solo or in co-op. Satirical corporate messaging keeps the tone jokey throughout.
2020PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified29.99 €87 % positive
Very positive, 5,684 reviews on Steam
Lots of humour
Lots to discover
Distinctive, stylised art style
A funny first-person sci-fi adventure where you explore a colorful alien planet, scan its bizarre wildlife, upgrade your gear and solve light puzzles, solo or in co-op. Satirical corporate messaging keeps the tone jokey throughout.
2019PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable49.99 €85 % positive
Fast third-person mech action where you build your own Arsenal from a huge range of weapons and parts, swapping in loot taken from downed enemies mid-fight. A bold, comic-style look and mission-based structure give it its own identity among mech games.
2019PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable49.99 €85 % positive
Very positive, 6,187 reviews on Steam
Build variety
Loot and gear
Shooting and gunplay
Fast third-person mech action where you build your own Arsenal from a huge range of weapons and parts, swapping in loot taken from downed enemies mid-fight. A bold, comic-style look and mission-based structure give it its own identity among mech games.
A sci-fi horror classic where you explore a derelict starship alone, scrape by on scarce resources and build your character like in an RPG. Nightdive's remaster polishes the tech and presentation while keeping the oppressive atmosphere and audio-log storytelling.
2025PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified28.99 €87 % positive
Very positive, 1,855 reviews on Steam
Dread and tension
Interconnected level design
Dark, serious atmosphere
A sci-fi horror classic where you explore a derelict starship alone, scrape by on scarce resources and build your character like in an RPG. Nightdive's remaster polishes the tech and presentation while keeping the oppressive atmosphere and audio-log storytelling.
You play delivery driver Rania over one night in a rain-soaked, voxel-built neon megacity, picking up many small and large stories along the way. The focus is on atmosphere, dialogue and narrative rather than combat.
2020PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified19.99 €87 % positive
Very positive, 13,940 reviews on Steam
Strong, story-driven narrative
Distinctive, stylised art style
Lavish presentation
You play delivery driver Rania over one night in a rain-soaked, voxel-built neon megacity, picking up many small and large stories along the way. The focus is on atmosphere, dialogue and narrative rather than combat.
A comic-styled first-person shooter with a roguelike structure: you raid procedurally generated derelict ships, plan routes through the nebula and juggle scarce resources. The look is like a living comic book, with dry, dark humor.
2019PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable29.99 €86 % positive
Very positive, 3,895 reviews on Steam
Runs that play out differently every time
Distinctive, stylised art style
Lots of humour
A comic-styled first-person shooter with a roguelike structure: you raid procedurally generated derelict ships, plan routes through the nebula and juggle scarce resources. The look is like a living comic book, with dry, dark humor.
2025PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified−50 %69.99 € 34.99 € 4 days left59 % positive
A colorful looter-shooter sending Vault Hunters to the new planet Kairos, packed with endless procedurally generated guns, deep skill trees and a now seamless open world with expanded movement. It shines brightest as chaotic co-op mayhem with friends.
2025PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified−50 %69.99 € 34.99 € 4 days left59 % positive
Mixed, 59,295 reviews on Steam
Loot and gear
Shooting and gunplay
Action-packed real-time combat
A colorful looter-shooter sending Vault Hunters to the new planet Kairos, packed with endless procedurally generated guns, deep skill trees and a now seamless open world with expanded movement. It shines brightest as chaotic co-op mayhem with friends.
2021PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified29.99 €78 % positive
An isometric cyberpunk detective RPG where you play a gamedec solving crimes inside virtual worlds. Your dialogue, investigations and decisions shape each case and your character, with no traditional combat.
2021PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified29.99 €78 % positive
Mostly positive, 1,133 reviews on Steam
Choices with consequences
Dialogue and role-playing
Strong, story-driven narrative
An isometric cyberpunk detective RPG where you play a gamedec solving crimes inside virtual worlds. Your dialogue, investigations and decisions shape each case and your character, with no traditional combat.
2014PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable−90 %39.99 € 3.99 € 4 days left79 % positive
A loot shooter set on Pandora's moon, where low gravity, oxygen management and ground-pound attacks put a fresh spin on the combat. It tells the story of Handsome Jack's rise to villainy with the series' trademark irreverent humor, and it's best played in co-op.
2014PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable−90 %39.99 € 3.99 € 4 days left79 % positive
Mostly positive, 31,873 reviews on Steam
Loot and gear
Lots of humour
Distinctive, stylised art style
A loot shooter set on Pandora's moon, where low gravity, oxygen management and ground-pound attacks put a fresh spin on the combat. It tells the story of Handsome Jack's rise to villainy with the series' trademark irreverent humor, and it's best played in co-op.
2003PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch9.75 €96 % positive
You build your own Jedi student and fight with single, dual or staff lightsabers while upgrading your Force powers along the way. A late light-or-dark side choice shapes the ending, and the multiplayer saber duels remain legendary to this day.
2003PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch9.75 €96 % positive
Overwhelmingly positive, 11,311 reviews on Steam
Melee combat with weapons or fists
Action-packed real-time combat
Co-op or multiplayer
You build your own Jedi student and fight with single, dual or staff lightsabers while upgrading your Force powers along the way. A late light-or-dark side choice shapes the ending, and the multiplayer saber duels remain legendary to this day.
A fast-paced mech action shooter where you customize your Arsenal and fight across a dangerous world on land and in the air. Looted weapons and upgrades give you plenty of freedom in how you play.
2025PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable69.99 €63 % positive
Mixed, 1,865 reviews on Steam
Loot and gear
Shooting and gunplay
Action-packed real-time combat
A fast-paced mech action shooter where you customize your Arsenal and fight across a dangerous world on land and in the air. Looted weapons and upgrades give you plenty of freedom in how you play.
2018PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch24.99 €82 % positive
A comedic space survival adventure: after a ship crash you craft gear, explore wreckage and uncover a mystery alongside an immortal chicken. Absurd dialogue and sci-fi parodies give it its charm.
2018PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch24.99 €82 % positive
Very positive, 14,927 reviews on Steam
Lots of humour
Resources and survival
Lots to discover
A comedic space survival adventure: after a ship crash you craft gear, explore wreckage and uncover a mystery alongside an immortal chicken. Absurd dialogue and sci-fi parodies give it its charm.
You play an AI in a combat suit trying to save its unconscious pilot on an alien planet. Classic adventure-style puzzles, a bleak atmosphere and a thoughtful story about duty and consciousness drive the experience.
2014PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable9.99 €87 % positive
Very positive, 2,791 reviews on Steam
Puzzles and brain teasers
Strong, story-driven narrative
Dark, serious atmosphere
You play an AI in a combat suit trying to save its unconscious pilot on an alien planet. Classic adventure-style puzzles, a bleak atmosphere and a thoughtful story about duty and consciousness drive the experience.
A fast, brutal 90s-style boomer shooter where you play a Space Marine tearing through hordes of Chaos forces with a heavy arsenal. Crunchy pixel visuals, relentless action and a heavy metal soundtrack define it.
2023PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified21.99 €90 % positive
Very positive, 16,022 reviews on Steam
Pixel art
Fast pace
Shooting and gunplay
A fast, brutal 90s-style boomer shooter where you play a Space Marine tearing through hordes of Chaos forces with a heavy arsenal. Crunchy pixel visuals, relentless action and a heavy metal soundtrack define it.
A narrative sci-fi RPG where you play an artificial human, using a dice system to manage scarce resources and survive among the settlements of the Starward Belt. The sequel adds a customizable ship, recruitable crew and risky contracts that reward careful planning.
2025PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable24.99 €91 % positive
Very positive, 2,419 reviews on Steam
Strong, story-driven narrative
Choices with consequences
Distinctive, stylised art style
A narrative sci-fi RPG where you play an artificial human, using a dice system to manage scarce resources and survive among the settlements of the Starward Belt. The sequel adds a customizable ship, recruitable crew and risky contracts that reward careful planning.
A cooperative third-person shooter in the Alien universe where you and two squadmates fend off swarms of Xenomorphs. Classes, weapons and perks give it long-term replay appeal.
2021PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified29.99 €80 % positive
Very positive, 21,767 reviews on Steam
Co-op or multiplayer
Playing together in co-op
Shooting and gunplay
A cooperative third-person shooter in the Alien universe where you and two squadmates fend off swarms of Xenomorphs. Classes, weapons and perks give it long-term replay appeal.
2002PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch9.75 €91 % positive
Kyle Katarn picks his lightsaber back up in a mix of first-person shooting and third-person saber combat, with dueling that is still considered among the best ever made. Force powers, puzzle-heavy level design and a beloved multiplayer mode round it out.
2002PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch9.75 €91 % positive
Very positive, 4,064 reviews on Steam
Melee combat with weapons or fists
Shooting and gunplay
Action-packed real-time combat
Kyle Katarn picks his lightsaber back up in a mix of first-person shooting and third-person saber combat, with dueling that is still considered among the best ever made. Force powers, puzzle-heavy level design and a beloved multiplayer mode round it out.
2024PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified69.99 €93 % positive
A slick hack-and-slash set on a ruined Earth where precise parries and dodges decide every fight. It pairs spectacular boss battles with semi-open zones full of secrets and a standout soundtrack.
2024PC, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified69.99 €93 % positive
Very positive, 62,507 reviews on Steam
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
Boss fights as highlights
Melee combat with weapons or fists
A slick hack-and-slash set on a ruined Earth where precise parries and dodges decide every fight. It pairs spectacular boss battles with semi-open zones full of secrets and a standout soundtrack.
As captain of the USS Voyager you guide the ship across the Delta Quadrant, juggling scarce resources and crew while making tough calls on the way home. It blends Star Trek storytelling with survival strategy.
2026PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable34.99 €78 % positive
Mostly positive, 4,284 reviews on Steam
Resources and survival
Economy and management
Tactical depth
As captain of the USS Voyager you guide the ship across the Delta Quadrant, juggling scarce resources and crew while making tough calls on the way home. It blends Star Trek storytelling with survival strategy.
2018PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified14.99 €93 % positive
Compact turn-based tactics where three mechs defend cities from giant kaiju-like aliens. Every enemy attack is telegraphed in advance, so each turn plays like a tightly designed chess puzzle with roguelike runs and time-travel resets.
2018PC, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified14.99 €93 % positive
Very positive, 19,172 reviews on Steam
Turn-based combat
Tactical depth
Runs that play out differently every time
Compact turn-based tactics where three mechs defend cities from giant kaiju-like aliens. Every enemy attack is telegraphed in advance, so each turn plays like a tightly designed chess puzzle with roguelike runs and time-travel resets.
A grim sci-fi horror point-and-click adventure in an isometric view: aboard a seemingly abandoned spaceship you solve classic item and computer puzzles while piecing together a disturbing story.
2015PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable8.15 €79 % positive
Mostly positive, 1,719 reviews on Steam
Dark, serious atmosphere
Strong, story-driven narrative
Dread and tension
A grim sci-fi horror point-and-click adventure in an isometric view: aboard a seemingly abandoned spaceship you solve classic item and computer puzzles while piecing together a disturbing story.
You tear through an absurdly over-the-top sci-fi city with superpowers, vehicles and mayhem. Its outrageous humor and sandbox freedom make this remaster a packed playground with all the expansions included.
2015PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable19.99 €87 % positive
Very positive, 57,582 reviews on Steam
Lots of humour
Sandbox with your own goals
Open world
You tear through an absurdly over-the-top sci-fi city with superpowers, vehicles and mayhem. Its outrageous humor and sandbox freedom make this remaster a packed playground with all the expansions included.
A sprawling Warhammer 40K role-playing game where you command a voidship, a crew of eccentric companions and a trade empire as a Rogue Trader. Turn-based battles, deep character builds and weighty decisions define the journey.
2023PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck verified49.99 €87 % positive
Very positive, 34,619 reviews on Steam
Turn-based combat
Tactical depth
Choices with consequences
A sprawling Warhammer 40K role-playing game where you command a voidship, a crew of eccentric companions and a trade empire as a Rogue Trader. Turn-based battles, deep character builds and weighty decisions define the journey.
2014PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable63 % positive
A fast sci-fi game that blends top-down shoot-'em-up stages with quick platforming and teleport-based puzzle sections. It's all about speed, precise control and chasing best times.
2014PC, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, Steam Deck playable63 % positive
Mixed, 141 reviews on Steam
Timing and reflexes matter (parrying, dodging)
Fast pace
Jumping and platforming
A fast sci-fi game that blends top-down shoot-'em-up stages with quick platforming and teleport-based puzzle sections. It's all about speed, precise control and chasing best times.
Sci-fi covers a lot of ground, and this list shows it: brainy puzzlers, slow-burn horror, loot-driven shooters and sprawling sandboxes all share the same backdrop of space stations, alien worlds and unsettling technology. The best way to choose is to decide what mood you want. Do you want to think, to be scared, to laugh, or to wander? Then consider whether you play alone or with a friend, and how much time you want to sink in.
If you want something you can finish and love, Portal 2 pairs clever portal puzzles with sharp comedy from GLaDOS and Wheatley, plus a separate two-player co-op campaign. Metroid Prime 4: Beyond is the pick for atmospheric first-person exploration, and it is the one game here made only for Switch. Horror fans should look at Alien: Isolation, where an unkillable Alien hunts you through Sevastopol station, or Soma, which skips combat entirely in favor of a haunting story about consciousness. For open-ended play, No Man's Sky lets you hop between procedurally generated planets at your own relaxed pace.
Want more of a challenge or a long-term hobby? XCOM 2 is demanding turn-based tactics where fallen soldiers stay dead. Borderlands 2 and Warframe are built for co-op sessions and endless gear hunting, while The Outer Worlds suits players who like dialogue choices and satire.
Frequently asked questions
What are the best co-op sci-fi games on Nintendo Switch?
Portal 2 has a dedicated two-player co-op campaign, and Borderlands 2 shines as a four-player loot hunt. Warframe and No Man's Sky also support co-op if you want something longer-running.
Which sci-fi horror games on Switch are worth playing?
Alien: Isolation delivers constant dread as you hide from an unkillable Alien. Soma is combat-free and focuses on psychological horror and a thought-provoking story.
Is there a free sci-fi game on Switch?
Warframe is free-to-play, offering fast co-op space-ninja combat and a deep grind for collecting and modding Warframes.
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