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

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We filtered the 42 games similar to Deponia down to the 11 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Sam & Max Hit the Road, Broken Age and Syberia II top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Deponia.

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

The best games with a sci-fi setting like Deponia

11 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Deponia. Each one has been evaluated across 6 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.

Sam & Max Hit the Road

78 similarity to Deponia

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Closest overall match

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeSci-Fi2DPixel Art

Year 1993Dev Lucasfilm · Disney InteractivePlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

It shares the essentials of what Deponia does: puzzle design, strong narrative focus and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus and 2D presentation. It sets itself apart with pixel art.

It predates Deponia by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

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Broken Age

76 similarity to Deponia

NGL81

Closest on visuals

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeSci-Fi2DRanged

Year 2014Dev Double Fine ProductionsOn PS4 · Linux · Android

The thread back to Deponia runs through puzzle design, strong narrative focus and a sci-fi setting. Both also lean on 2D presentation and single-player focus. The distance is in setting — its own ground is fantasy world.

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Syberia II

74 similarity to Deponia

NGL86

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeSci-FiThird Person

Year 2004Dev Microïds Canada · 1C CompanyOn PC · PlayStation 3 · Linux

It shares the essentials of what Deponia does: puzzle design, strong narrative focus and a sci-fi setting. To that it adds single-player focus. They part company on visuals: this one brings a third-person camera.

It predates Deponia by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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The Talos Principle

73 similarity to Deponia

NGL91

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeSci-FiHardcoreExploration

Year 2014Dev Croteam · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · Android

Held in common with Deponia: puzzle design, strong narrative focus and a sci-fi setting. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is a first-person view.

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Myst

72 similarity to Deponia

NGL65

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeSci-FiFantasyExploration

Year 1993Dev Cyan Worlds · Acclaim EntertainmentOn PC · PlayStation 3 · Mac

On paper it is what Deponia is — puzzle design, strong narrative focus and a sci-fi setting — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds single-player focus. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings fantasy world and a first-person view.

It predates Deponia by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

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The Turing Test

72 similarity to Deponia

NGL83

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeSci-FiSpaceFirst Person

Year 2016Dev Bulkhead · Square Enix EuropeOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

Shelved next to Deponia for good reason: puzzle design, strong narrative focus and a sci-fi setting. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is a space setting and a first-person view.

Released 4 years after Deponia.

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Back to the Future: The Game

72 similarity to Deponia

NGL81

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeSci-FiFantasyHistorical

Year 2010Dev Telltale GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

Same family as Deponia: puzzle design, strong narrative focus and a sci-fi setting. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is fantasy world and a third-person camera.

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The Room Three

71 similarity to Deponia

NGL95

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloNarrativeSci-FiDarkFantasy

Year 2015Dev Fireproof GamesOn Android · PC · iOS

It comes from the same genre as Deponia and shares puzzle design, strong narrative focus and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: fantasy world and a first-person view.

Released 3 years after Deponia.

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Full Throttle

71 similarity to Deponia

NGL87

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloSci-Fi2DPost-Apocalyptic

Year 1995Dev LucasArtsOn PC · Mac

It meets Deponia on puzzle design, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. The common ground extends to 2D presentation. Where the two diverge is setting: post-apocalyptic world.

It predates Deponia by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

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Day of the Tentacle

70 similarity to Deponia

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloSci-Fi2DRangedFantasy

Year 1993Dev LucasArtsOn Mac

Its point of contact with Deponia is puzzle design, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on 2D presentation. The distance is in setting — its own ground is fantasy world.

It predates Deponia by 19 years, with what that implies technically.

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RoboBlitz

54 similarity to Deponia

NGL64

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloSci-FiMeleeProcedural

Year 2006Dev Naked Sky Entertainment · Microsoft StudiosPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox

The thread back to Deponia runs through puzzle design, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. What it adds of its own: procedural generation and melee combat.

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