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We filtered the 35 games similar to Defy Gravity Extended down to the 17 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Returnal, Helldivers and Freaking Meatbags top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Defy Gravity Extended.

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Defy Gravity Extended is Returnal — scoring 55/100 on our similarity scale. Helldivers and Freaking Meatbags follow close behind.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Defy Gravity Extended

17 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Defy Gravity Extended. Each one has been evaluated across 11 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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Returnal

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Returnal
Closest on genre
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiSpace
Year 2021Dev Housemarque · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PC · PS5

Same family as Defy Gravity Extended: punishing difficulty, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: dark, oppressive atmosphere and co-op play.

Released 5 years after Defy Gravity Extended.

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Helldivers

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Helldivers
Closest on setting
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiSpace
Year 2015Dev Arrowhead Game Studios · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

Genre puts it alongside Defy Gravity Extended, and so does punishing difficulty, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. To that it adds single-player focus. They part company on visuals and game mode: this one brings co-op play and an isometric view.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Tone40Game mode15Visuals0
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Freaking Meatbags

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Freaking Meatbags
Closest on game mode
ShooterFPS
SoloMeleeSci-FiSpaceBase Building
Year 2014Dev Wild Factor · Plug In DigitalPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

What carries over from Defy Gravity Extended is shooting mechanics, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. To that it adds single-player focus. They part company on visuals: this one brings an isometric view.

Combat100Game mode100Setting100Genre75Visuals0
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MDK2

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MDK2
Closest overall match
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiNarrative
Year 2000Dev BioWare · Interplay EntertainmentOn PC

Genre puts it alongside Defy Gravity Extended, and so does punishing difficulty, 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 strong narrative focus and a cyberpunk setting.

It predates Defy Gravity Extended by 16 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone51Setting39Visuals0
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Downwell

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NGL85
Downwell
Closest on tone
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeHardcoreCasualSci-Fi2D
Year 2015Dev Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · iOS

The genre is the same as Defy Gravity Extended’s, and with it punishing difficulty, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to 2D presentation and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and visuals: ranged combat and fantasy world.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Combat65Visuals57Setting53
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Cave Story+

70
NGL86
Cave Story+
Closest on visuals
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2D
Year 2010Dev NicalisPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

Same family as Defy Gravity Extended: punishing difficulty, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. To that it adds single-player focus and 2D presentation. They part company on tone and visuals: this one brings strong narrative focus and pixel art.

Genre100Game mode100Combat74Setting68Visuals60Tone41
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SuperHot: Mind Control Delete

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NGL83
SuperHot: Mind Control Delete
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiNarrative
Year 2020Dev SUPERHOT TeamOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

It comes from the same genre as Defy Gravity Extended and shares punishing difficulty, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. To that it adds single-player focus. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings strong narrative focus and a cyberpunk setting.

Released 4 years after Defy Gravity Extended.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone48Setting42Visuals0
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Hard Reset

68
NGL78
Hard Reset
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiProcedural
Year 2011Dev Flying Wild HogOn PC

Shelved next to Defy Gravity Extended for good reason: punishing difficulty, 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 a cyberpunk setting and a first-person view.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone39Setting37Visuals0
9

Ruiner

58
NGL83
Ruiner
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiDark
Year 2017Dev Reikon Games · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · PC

Same family as Defy Gravity Extended: punishing difficulty, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and tone — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and a cyberpunk setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting36Tone31Visuals0
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BLUE REVOLVER

57
NGL99
BLUE REVOLVER
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2D
Year 2016Dev Stellar CirclePlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

The genre is the same as Defy Gravity Extended’s, and with it punishing difficulty, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to 2D presentation and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is combat and visuals: ranged combat and an anime aesthetic.

Genre100Game mode100Tone57Setting53Visuals41Combat32
11

Brotato

55
NGL88
Brotato
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeCasualHardcoreSci-Fi2D
Year 2022Dev BlobfishPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

Same family as Defy Gravity Extended: a casual, approachable feel, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. Both also lean on 2D presentation and single-player focus. The distance is in game mode and combat — its own ground is ranged combat and multiplayer gameplay.

Released 6 years after Defy Gravity Extended.

Genre100Tone100Setting72Combat40Visuals40Game mode24
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Clone Drone in the Danger Zone

52
NGL94
Clone Drone in the Danger Zone
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiMultiplayer
Year 2016Dev Doborog GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

Same family as Defy Gravity Extended: punishing difficulty, 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 multiplayer gameplay and a third-person camera.

Genre100Combat100Setting68Tone52Game mode25Visuals0
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Quake Live

52
NGL87
Quake Live
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiMultiplayer
Year 2010Dev id SoftwareOn PC

Genre puts it alongside Defy Gravity Extended, and so does punishing difficulty, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. To that it adds single-player focus. They part company on visuals and tone: this one brings competitive edge and multiplayer gameplay.

Genre100Combat100Setting68Game mode36Tone26Visuals0
14

Doom

52
NGL93
Doom
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiMultiplayer
Year 2016Dev id Software · Bethesda SoftworksOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

Shelved next to Defy Gravity Extended for good reason: punishing difficulty, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and tone: dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

Genre100Combat100Setting50Game mode35Tone30Visuals0
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Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter

51
NGL87
Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiMultiplayer
Year 2009Dev Croteam · Devolver DigitalOn PC

The genre is the same as Defy Gravity Extended’s, and with it punishing difficulty, 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 dark, oppressive atmosphere and multiplayer gameplay.

Genre100Combat100Setting58Tone31Game mode28Visuals0

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