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25 Games with a sci-fi setting like Crysis that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Crysis down to the 25 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Crysis 3, Metro Exodus and Crysis Warhead top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Crysis.

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Year 2007Dev Crytek Frankfurt

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Crysis is Crysis 3 — scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. Metro Exodus and Crysis Warhead follow close behind.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Crysis

25 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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

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Crysis 3

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Crysis 3
Closest overall match
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeStealthNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person
Year 2013Dev Crytek Frankfurt · Electronic ArtsOn PlayStation 3 · PC

Of everything here, this is the nearest thing to Crysis — the two agree on genre, game mode and setting. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. They part company on tone: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere.

Same studio: Crytek Frankfurt.

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Metro Exodus

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Metro Exodus
Closest on combat
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeStealthNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person
Year 2019Dev 4A Games · Deep SilverOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

Of everything here, this is the nearest thing to Crysis — the two agree on genre, combat and game mode. To that it adds a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. They part company on setting and tone: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and post-apocalyptic world.

Released 12 years after Crysis.

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Crysis Warhead

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Crysis Warhead
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeStealthOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person
Year 2008Dev Crytek Budapest · Electronic ArtsOn PC

It shares the essentials of what Crysis does: open world exploration, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. It sets itself apart with tactical combat and historical setting.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Combat88Setting73
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Far Cry

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Far Cry
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeStealthNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person
Year 2004Dev Ubisoft · Ubisoft EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Of everything here, this is the nearest thing to Crysis — the two agree on genre, game mode and setting. The common ground extends to a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is tone and combat: punishing difficulty and ranged combat.

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Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus

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Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeStealthNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person
Year 2017Dev MachineGames · Bethesda SoftworksOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

What brings it close to Crysis is strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and world. Both also lean on a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. The distance is in tone and setting — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and historical setting.

Released 10 years after Crysis.

Genre100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals100Combat80
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Deathloop

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Deathloop
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerStealthMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2021Dev Arkane Studios · Bethesda SoftworksOn Xbox · PC · PS5

It shares the essentials of what Crysis does: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and stealth mechanics. Both also lean on single-player focus and a first-person view. The distance is in world — its own ground is procedural generation.

Released 14 years after Crysis.

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Watch Dogs

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Watch Dogs
Closest on tone
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeStealthNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExploration
Year 2014Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

Same family as Crysis: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a sci-fi setting. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is a sandbox world and a cyberpunk setting.

Released 7 years after Crysis.

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Watch Dogs 2

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Watch Dogs 2
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeStealthNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExploration
Year 2016Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

On paper it is what Crysis is — strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a sci-fi setting. The distance is in visuals and tone — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and a sandbox world.

Released 9 years after Crysis.

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Lost Planet 3

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Lost Planet 3
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExploration
Year 2013Dev Spark Unlimited · CapcomOn PlayStation 3 · PC · Xbox

If Crysis worked for you because of strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat, the same is here. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is visuals and combat: a third-person camera.

Released 6 years after Crysis.

Genre100Tone100World100Progression100Game mode91Setting84
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Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes

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Metal Gear Solid V: Ground Zeroes
ActionOpen World Action
SoloStealthMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person
Year 2014Dev Kojima Productions · KonamiOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

It shares the essentials of what Crysis does: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and stealth mechanics. The common ground extends to a first-person view and a sci-fi setting. Where the two diverge is game mode: third-person shooting and a sandbox world.

Released 7 years after Crysis.

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Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora

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Avatar: Frontiers of Pandora
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person
Year 2023Dev Massive Entertainment · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn Xbox · PC · PS5

It shares the essentials of what Crysis does: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and multiplayer gameplay. The distance is in progression and game mode — its own ground is co-op play and skill tree progression.

Released 16 years after Crysis.

Genre100Tone100Setting100World100Visuals75Combat59
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Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon

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Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMeleeStealthNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person
Year 2013Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

It shares the essentials of what Crysis does: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and game mode: a sandbox world and a cyberpunk setting.

Released 6 years after Crysis.

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Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier

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Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon: Future Soldier
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeStealthOpen WorldSci-FiExploration
Year 2012Dev Ubisoft Paris · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

Genre puts it alongside Crysis, and so does open world exploration, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and world: procedural generation and a third-person camera.

Released 5 years after Crysis.

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Generation Zero

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Generation Zero
ActionOpen World Action
MultiplayerSoloMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExplorationFirst Person
Year 2019Dev Systemic ReactionOn PS4 · PC · PS5

It comes from the same genre as Crysis and shares strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. They part company on progression and setting: this one brings a sandbox world and post-apocalyptic world.

Released 12 years after Crysis.

Genre100Tone100Visuals100Game mode69World61Combat57
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Gears 5

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Gears 5
ActionOpen World Action
SoloMultiplayerMeleeNarrativeOpen WorldSci-FiExploration
Year 2019Dev The Coalition · Xbox Game StudiosOn Xbox · PC

What brings it close to Crysis is strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat, and the two track each other on genre, setting and world. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and a sci-fi setting. They part company on visuals and tone: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and co-op play.

Released 12 years after Crysis.

Genre100Setting100World100Progression100Game mode63Combat59

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