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11 Games with a sci-fi setting like Alien Shooter that you should try

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We filtered the 46 games similar to Alien Shooter down to the 11 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Enter the Matrix, Furi and Naval Warfare top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Alien Shooter.

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Year 2003Dev 8Floor

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Alien Shooter is Enter the Matrix — scoring 62/100 on our similarity scale. Furi and Naval Warfare follow close behind.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Alien Shooter

11 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Alien Shooter. Each one has been evaluated across 19 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.

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Enter the Matrix

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Enter the Matrix
Closest on genre
ActionHack and Slash
SoloSci-FiPost-ApocalypticCyberpunkThird Person
Year 2003Dev Shiny Entertainment · Atari EuropeOn PC

It comes from the same genre as Alien Shooter and shares a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings a cyberpunk setting and a third-person camera.

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Furi

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Furi
Closest overall match
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkSci-FiTop-DownIsometric
Year 2016Dev The Game BakersOn PS4 · PC · PS5

Same family as Alien Shooter: strong narrative focus, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus and a top-down view. Where the two diverge is setting and combat: punishing difficulty and a cyberpunk setting.

Released 13 years after Alien Shooter.

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STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy

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STAR WARS Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy
Closest on combat
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMeleeRangedSci-FiMultiplayer
Year 2003Dev Aspyr Media · AspyrPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The genre is the same as Alien Shooter’s, and with it melee combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. They part company on progression and visuals: this one brings multiplayer gameplay and skill tree progression.

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The Matrix: Path of Neo

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The Matrix: Path of Neo
ActionHack and Slash
SoloSci-FiCyberpunkThird Person
Year 2005Dev Shiny Entertainment · Atari, Inc.On PC

Same family as Alien Shooter: a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is a cyberpunk setting and a third-person camera.

Genre100Game mode100Setting38Visuals0
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Hammerfight

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Hammerfight
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiHardcore
Year 2009Dev Konstantin Koshutin · KranX ProductionsPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

Same family as Alien Shooter: strong narrative focus, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is punishing difficulty and fantasy world.

Released 6 years after Alien Shooter.

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7

Spark the Electric Jester 3

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Spark the Electric Jester 3
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMeleeSci-FiFantasyExploration
Year 2022Dev Feperd GamesPlaytime ~2hOn PC

On paper it is what Alien Shooter is — melee combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The distance is in progression and visuals — its own ground is exploration and discovery, and fantasy world.

Released 19 years after Alien Shooter.

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Battletoads / Double Dragon

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Battletoads / Double Dragon
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMeleeSci-FiMultiplayer2D
Year 1993Dev Rare · Nintendo

The genre is the same as Alien Shooter’s, and with it melee combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and combat — its own ground is multiplayer gameplay and 2D presentation.

It predates Alien Shooter by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode55Setting47Combat43Visuals0
9

Streets of Rage 3

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Streets of Rage 3
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiMultiplayer
Year 1994Dev Ancient · Tec ToyOn Linux · PC · Mac

It comes from the same genre as Alien Shooter and shares strong narrative focus, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and game mode — its own ground is a cyberpunk setting and multiplayer gameplay.

It predates Alien Shooter by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

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10

Kung Fury

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NGL69
Kung Fury
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMeleeDarkSci-FiMultiplayer
Year 2015Dev Hello There · Hello There HoldingPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · iOS

Same family as Alien Shooter: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: a casual, approachable feel and an anime aesthetic.

Released 12 years after Alien Shooter.

Genre100Combat52Tone41Setting39Game mode36Visuals0
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Streets of Rage

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NGL91
Streets of Rage
ActionHack and Slash
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiCo-op
Year 1991Dev Sega Enterprises, Ltd. · Sega of AmericaOn Linux · Android · PC

It comes from the same genre as Alien Shooter and shares strong narrative focus, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: co-op play and 2D presentation.

It predates Alien Shooter by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat53Setting47Tone43Game mode29Visuals0

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