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13 Games with a sci-fi setting like Final Fantasy X that you should try

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We filtered the 48 games similar to Final Fantasy X down to the 13 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Shadowrun Returns, Shadowrun: Hong Kong and Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Final Fantasy X.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreIsometric ARPG
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NarrativeSolo
Year 2001Dev Square Product Development Division 1

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Final Fantasy X is Shadowrun Returns — scoring 90/100 on our similarity scale. Shadowrun: Hong Kong and Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut follow close behind.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Final Fantasy X

13 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Final Fantasy X. 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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Shadowrun Returns

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Shadowrun Returns
Closest overall match
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicTacticalNarrativeSci-FiFantasyIsometric
Year 2013Dev Harebrained SchemesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

If Final Fantasy X worked for you because of strong narrative focus, magic-based combat and a sci-fi setting, the same is here. To that it adds single-player focus and an isometric view. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings a cyberpunk setting.

Released 12 years after Final Fantasy X.

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Shadowrun: Hong Kong

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Shadowrun: Hong Kong
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloTacticalMagicNarrativeFantasySci-FiIsometric
Year 2015Dev Harebrained SchemesOn Linux · PC · Mac

If Final Fantasy X worked for you because of strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world, the same is here. Both also lean on single-player focus and an isometric view. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is a cyberpunk setting.

Released 14 years after Final Fantasy X.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Combat90Setting58Visuals56
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Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut

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Shadowrun: Dragonfall - Director's Cut
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloTacticalMagicNarrativeFantasySci-FiIsometric
Year 2014Dev Harebrained SchemesOn Xbox · PS4 · Linux

On paper it is what Final Fantasy X is — strong narrative focus, tactical combat and fantasy world — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds an isometric view and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings a cyberpunk setting.

Released 13 years after Final Fantasy X.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Combat87Setting57Visuals56
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Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura

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Arcanum: of Steamworks and Magick Obscura
Closest on setting
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloTacticalMagicNarrativeSci-FiFantasyIsometric
Year 2001Dev Troika Games · Sierra EntertainmentOn PC

On paper it is what Final Fantasy X is — strong narrative focus, tactical combat and a sci-fi setting — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on an isometric view and single-player focus. The distance is in game mode and visuals — its own ground is multiplayer gameplay.

Genre100Tone100Setting100Combat74Visuals56Game mode35
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Breath of Fire III

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Breath of Fire III
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicFantasySci-FiIsometric
Year 1997Dev Capcom

The genre is the same as Final Fantasy X’s, and with it magic-based combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. Both also lean on an isometric view. The distance is in combat and visuals — its own ground is melee combat.

Genre100Game mode100Setting79Visuals54Combat47
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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
SoloFantasySci-FiIsometricMelee
Year 2003Dev Webfoot Technologies · Atari, Inc.

Same family as Final Fantasy X: fantasy world, single-player focus and an isometric view. The distance is in combat and visuals — its own ground is melee combat.

Genre100Game mode100Setting100Visuals54Combat0
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Chrono Trigger

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Chrono Trigger
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMagicFantasySci-FiIsometric
Year 2008Dev Square Enix Product Development Division 5 · Square Enix

Its point of contact with Final Fantasy X is magic-based combat, fantasy world and single-player focus. To that it adds an isometric view. They part company on visuals.

Released 7 years after Final Fantasy X.

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Transistor

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Transistor
Closest on visuals
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeSci-FiIsometric2D
Year 2014Dev Supergiant GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

Genre puts it alongside Final Fantasy X, and so does strong narrative focus, tactical combat and a sci-fi setting. Both also lean on single-player focus and an isometric view. The distance is in setting and combat — its own ground is melee combat and a cyberpunk setting.

Released 13 years after Final Fantasy X.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals83Combat56Setting42
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Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game

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Fallout: A Post Nuclear Role Playing Game
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeSci-FiIsometric2D
Year 1997Dev Black Isle Studios · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

Same family as Final Fantasy X: strong narrative focus, tactical combat and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to 2D presentation and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is combat and setting: stealth mechanics and post-apocalyptic world.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals80Tone73Setting39Combat37
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Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden

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Mutant Year Zero: Road to Eden
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeSci-FiIsometric
Year 2018Dev The Bearded Ladies · FuncomOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

It comes from the same genre as Final Fantasy X and shares strong narrative focus, tactical combat and a sci-fi setting. To that it adds single-player focus and an isometric view. They part company on setting and combat: this one brings stealth mechanics and post-apocalyptic world.

Released 17 years after Final Fantasy X.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals54Combat45Setting40
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Jagged Alliance 2

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Jagged Alliance 2
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloTacticalMagicSci-FiIsometric
Year 1999Dev Sir-Tech Canada · Titan ComputerOn Linux · PC · Mac

Genre puts it alongside Final Fantasy X, and so does tactical combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. To that it adds an isometric view. They part company on tone and setting: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and historical setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals54Setting39Tone0
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Fallout 2

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Fallout 2
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloTacticalNarrativeSci-FiIsometric
Year 1998Dev Black Isle Studios · Interplay EntertainmentOn PC · Mac

Same family as Final Fantasy X: strong narrative focus, tactical combat and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus and an isometric view. Where the two diverge is combat and setting: stealth mechanics and post-apocalyptic world.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals56Setting39Combat38
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Silent Storm Gold Edition

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Silent Storm Gold Edition
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloTacticalSci-FiIsometricMelee
Year 2004Dev Nival Interactive · THQ NordicPlaytime ~2hOn PC

The genre is the same as Final Fantasy X’s, and with it tactical combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on an isometric view. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is melee combat and historical setting.

Released 3 years after Final Fantasy X.

Genre100Game mode100Combat58Visuals54Setting47

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