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

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We filtered the 47 games similar to Final DOOM down to the 25 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Doom, Returnal and S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Final DOOM.

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Final DOOM is Doom — scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. Returnal and S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl follow close behind.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Final DOOM

25 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

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

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Doom
Closest overall match
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkHardcoreHorrorSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2016Dev id Software · Bethesda SoftworksOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

It shares the essentials of what Final DOOM does: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting. Both also lean on multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view. The distance is in combat — its own ground is roguelike runs and strong narrative focus.

Same studio: id Software.

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Returnal

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Returnal
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloCo-opMultiplayerMeleeHardcoreDarkHorrorSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2021Dev Housemarque · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PC · PS5

Its point of contact with Final DOOM is punishing difficulty, melee combat and horror setting. Both also lean on single-player focus and a first-person view. The distance is in combat — its own ground is roguelike runs and strong narrative focus.

Released 25 years after Final DOOM.

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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl

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S.T.A.L.K.E.R.: Shadow of Chernobyl
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMultiplayerRangedMeleeDarkHardcoreHorrorSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2007Dev GSC Game WorldPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It meets Final DOOM on dark, oppressive atmosphere, ranged combat and horror setting. Both also lean on single-player focus and a first-person view. The distance is in setting — its own ground is post-apocalyptic world.

Released 11 years after Final DOOM.

Genre100Visuals100Combat80Game mode72Tone71Setting64
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SCP: Secret Laboratory

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SCP: Secret Laboratory
ShooterFPSArena FPS
MultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkHardcoreHorrorSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2017Dev Northwood StudiosOn PC

On paper it is what Final DOOM is — dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to co-op play and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is combat and tone: a casual, approachable feel.

Released 21 years after Final DOOM.

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DOOM 3

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DOOM 3
Closest on combat
ShooterFPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedDarkHorrorSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2004Dev id Software · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What brings it close to Final DOOM is shooting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat, and the two track each other on combat, game mode and setting. Both also lean on co-op play and a first-person view. The distance is in tone — its own ground is strong narrative focus.

Same studio: id Software.

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Aliens vs. Predator

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Aliens vs. Predator
ShooterFPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedDarkSci-FiHorrorFirst Person
Year 2010Dev SEGAPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It meets Final DOOM on shooting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and melee combat. The common ground extends to multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is tone: strong narrative focus.

Released 14 years after Final DOOM.

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Shadowgrounds

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Shadowgrounds
ShooterFPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opRangedMeleeDarkSci-FiHorror
Year 2005Dev FrozenbytePlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

With Final DOOM it shares shooting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and ranged combat. Both also lean on a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is a top-down view.

Released 9 years after Final DOOM.

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Quake II

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Quake II
ShooterFPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opRangedMeleeDarkHorrorSci-FiFirst Person
Dev Head Games PublishingOn PC

If Final DOOM worked for you because of shooting mechanics, dark, oppressive atmosphere and ranged combat, the same is here. The common ground extends to co-op play and a first-person view.

Combat100Game mode100Setting100Visuals100Genre75Tone73
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Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter

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Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter
Closest on tone
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedDarkHardcoreSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2001Dev Croteam · Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Nintendo

If Final DOOM worked for you because of dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and a sci-fi setting, the same is here. Both also lean on single-player focus and a first-person view. The distance is in setting — its own ground is adventure storytelling and offline play.

Released 5 years after Final DOOM.

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Roboquest

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Roboquest
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opRangedMeleeHardcoreSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2020Dev RyseUp StudiosPlaytime ~4hOn PC

Same family as Final DOOM: punishing difficulty, ranged combat and a sci-fi setting. Both also lean on single-player focus and a first-person view. The distance is in setting and tone — its own ground is post-apocalyptic world.

Released 24 years after Final DOOM.

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Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter

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Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeDarkHardcoreSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2009Dev Croteam · Devolver DigitalOn PC

Same family as Final DOOM: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. To that it adds a first-person view and single-player focus. They part company on combat and setting: this one brings adventure storytelling and online features.

Released 13 years after Final DOOM.

Genre100Tone100Visuals100Game mode89Setting53Combat50
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Nuclear Throne

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Nuclear Throne
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedHardcoreSci-Fi
Year 2015Dev VlambeerPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Genre puts it alongside Final DOOM, and so does punishing difficulty, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: post-apocalyptic world and pixel art.

Released 19 years after Final DOOM.

Genre100Combat100Game mode90Tone69Setting46Visuals0
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Quake III Arena

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Quake III Arena
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMultiplayerRangedMeleeDarkHardcoreSci-FiFirst Person
Year 1999Dev id Software · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

On paper it is what Final DOOM is — dark, oppressive atmosphere, ranged combat and a sci-fi setting — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is game mode and setting: competitive edge and PvP competition.

Same studio: id Software.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Tone67Setting64Game mode60
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Brotato

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Brotato
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opRangedMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi
Year 2022Dev BlobfishPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

Genre puts it alongside Final DOOM, and so does punishing difficulty, ranged combat and a sci-fi setting. To that it adds single-player focus. They part company on visuals and tone: this one brings a casual, approachable feel and an isometric view.

Released 26 years after Final DOOM.

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Clone Drone in the Danger Zone

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Clone Drone in the Danger Zone
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi
Year 2016Dev Doborog GamesPlaytime ~5hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

Genre puts it alongside Final DOOM, and so does punishing difficulty, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and combat: a third-person camera.

Released 20 years after Final DOOM.

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