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11 Games with a sci-fi setting like Earth 2160 that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Earth 2160 down to the 11 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Hyper Light Drifter, Endless Sky and The Ascent top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Earth 2160.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG
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SoloMultiplayer
Year 2005Dev Reality Pump

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Earth 2160 is Hyper Light Drifter — scoring 75/100 on our similarity scale. Endless Sky and The Ascent follow close behind.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Earth 2160

11 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Earth 2160. Each one has been evaluated across 13 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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Hyper Light Drifter

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Hyper Light Drifter
Closest overall match
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSci-FiPost-ApocalypticIsometric
Year 2016Dev Heart MachineOn PS4 · Linux · PC

Same family as Earth 2160: melee combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on an isometric view. The distance is in progression and visuals — its own ground is exploration and discovery, and fantasy world.

Released 11 years after Earth 2160.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Setting44Visuals34Progression0
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Endless Sky

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Endless Sky
Closest on setting
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeSpaceSci-FiIsometric
Year 2015Dev KetchappPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

Shelved next to Earth 2160 for good reason: melee combat, a space setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on an isometric view. The distance is in progression and game mode — its own ground is exploration and discovery, and 2D presentation.

Released 10 years after Earth 2160.

Genre100Combat100Setting88Visuals61Game mode35Progression0
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The Ascent

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The Ascent
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
Co-opMultiplayerSoloMeleeSci-FiIsometric
Year 2021Dev Neon Giant · Curve DigitalOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

Shelved next to Earth 2160 for good reason: melee combat, a sci-fi setting and co-op play. To that it adds an isometric view. They part company on progression and setting: this one brings exploration and discovery, and a cyberpunk setting.

Released 16 years after Earth 2160.

Genre100Combat100Game mode90Visuals40Setting22Progression0
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The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing

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NGL71
The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSci-FiIsometric
Year 2013Playtime ~4hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

Shelved next to Earth 2160 for good reason: melee combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. To that it adds an isometric view. They part company on progression and setting: this one brings exploration and discovery, and fantasy world.

Released 8 years after Earth 2160.

Genre100Game mode100Combat83Visuals72Setting21Progression0
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ACE - Arena: Cyber Evolution

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ACE - Arena: Cyber Evolution
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
MultiplayerCo-opSoloMeleeSci-FiIsometric
Year 2014Dev Spearhead GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

What carries over from Earth 2160 is melee combat, a sci-fi setting and multiplayer gameplay. Both also lean on an isometric view. The distance is in setting — its own ground is sports simulation and online features.

Released 9 years after Earth 2160.

Genre100Combat100Game mode76Visuals71Setting34
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The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II

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The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing II
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSci-FiIsometric
Year 2014Playtime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The genre is the same as Earth 2160’s, and with it melee combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. The common ground extends to an isometric view. Where the two diverge is progression and setting: exploration and discovery, and fantasy world.

Released 9 years after Earth 2160.

Genre100Game mode100Combat78Visuals72Setting26Progression0
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Zombies Ate My Neighbors

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Zombies Ate My Neighbors
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opSci-FiIsometric
Year 1993Dev LucasArts · Konami

The thread back to Earth 2160 runs through a sci-fi setting, single-player focus and an isometric view. Where the two diverge is setting: horror setting.

It predates Earth 2160 by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals71Setting29
8

Divinity: Dragon Commander

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Divinity: Dragon Commander
Closest on visuals
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerMeleeSci-FiIsometricThird Person
Year 2013Dev Larian StudiosPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

What carries over from Earth 2160 is melee combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on an isometric view. The distance is in setting — its own ground is fantasy world.

Released 8 years after Earth 2160.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Game mode72Setting25
9

Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura

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NGL89
Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeSci-FiIsometric
Year 2001Dev Troika Games · Sierra EntertainmentOn PC

The genre is the same as Earth 2160’s, and with it melee combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. The common ground extends to an isometric view. Where the two diverge is progression and setting: tactical combat and fantasy world.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals72Combat37Setting32Progression0
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Everhood

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Everhood
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeSci-FiIsometricNarrative
Year 2021Dev Jordi Roca · Surefire.GamesOn PC · Switch

Same family as Earth 2160: melee combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. To that it adds an isometric view. They part company on setting and game mode: this one brings 2D presentation.

Released 16 years after Earth 2160.

Genre100Combat100Visuals41Game mode35Setting34
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Dragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku II

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Dragon Ball Z: The Legacy of Goku II
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeSci-FiIsometricFantasy
Year 2003Dev Webfoot Technologies · Atari, Inc.

Shelved next to Earth 2160 for good reason: melee combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on an isometric view. The distance is in setting and game mode — its own ground is fantasy world.

Genre100Combat100Visuals71Game mode34Setting30

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