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

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We filtered the 41 games similar to Geometry Dash down to the 11 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Bit.Trip Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien, Thomas Was Alone and Sunblaze top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Geometry Dash.

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Geometry Dash is Bit.Trip Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien — scoring 78/100 on our similarity scale. Thomas Was Alone and Sunblaze follow close behind.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Geometry Dash

11 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Geometry Dash. Each one has been evaluated across 9 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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Bit.Trip Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien

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Bit.Trip Presents... Runner2: Future Legend of Rhythm Alien
Closest overall match
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeCasualHardcoreSci-Fi2D
Year 2013Dev Gaijin GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

On paper it is what Geometry Dash is — a casual, approachable feel, melee combat and a sci-fi setting — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds single-player focus and 2D presentation. They part company on combat and setting: this one brings ranged combat and fantasy world.

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Thomas Was Alone

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Thomas Was Alone
Closest on setting
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloHardcoreCasualSci-Fi2D
Year 2012Dev Bithell GamesOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

What brings it close to Geometry Dash is punishing difficulty, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and setting. To that it adds 2D presentation. Its own ground is adventure storytelling and strong narrative focus.

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Sunblaze

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Sunblaze
Closest on combat
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2D
Year 2021Dev Games From Earth · Bonus Stage PublishingPlaytime ~4hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

It shares the essentials of what Geometry Dash does: punishing difficulty, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. Both also lean on 2D presentation and single-player focus. The distance is in tone and visuals — its own ground is cozy, relaxing feel and pixel art.

Released 8 years after Geometry Dash.

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Freedom Planet 2

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Freedom Planet 2
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2D
Dev GalaxyTrailPlaytime ~2hOn PC

Genre puts it alongside Geometry Dash, and so does punishing difficulty, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. To that it adds 2D presentation and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings cozy, relaxing feel and an anime aesthetic.

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Freedom Planet

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Freedom Planet
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2D
Year 2014Dev GalaxyTrail · MarvelousPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

Shelved next to Geometry Dash for good reason: punishing difficulty, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. Both also lean on single-player focus and 2D presentation. The distance is in progression and setting — its own ground is exploration and discovery, and fantasy world.

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Planet of Lana

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Planet of Lana
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeCasualSci-Fi2D
Year 2023Dev Wishfully · ThunderfulOn Xbox · PS4 · Android

If Geometry Dash worked for you because of a casual, approachable feel, melee combat and a sci-fi setting, the same is here. To that it adds single-player focus and 2D presentation. They part company on tone and setting: this one brings strong narrative focus and an anime aesthetic.

Released 10 years after Geometry Dash.

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Oddworld: Abe's Exoddus®

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PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi2D
Year 1998Dev Sony Interactive Entertainment · GT Interactive SoftwarePlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS

If Geometry Dash worked for you because of punishing difficulty, melee combat and a sci-fi setting, the same is here. To that it adds single-player focus and 2D presentation. They part company on combat and tone: this one brings dark, oppressive atmosphere and stealth mechanics.

It predates Geometry Dash by 15 years, with what that implies technically.

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Lode Runner

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PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloSci-Fi2D
Year 1983Dev Brøderbund Software · BanprestoOn PC · Mac

What brings it close to Geometry Dash is a sci-fi setting, single-player focus and 2D presentation, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and setting.

It predates Geometry Dash by 30 years, with what that implies technically.

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Quantum Conundrum

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Quantum Conundrum
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloCasualSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2012Dev Airtight Games · Square EnixOn PlayStation 3 · PC

Shelved next to Geometry Dash for good reason: a casual, approachable feel, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and tone — its own ground is a first-person view.

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Q.U.B.E.

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PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2011Dev Toxic GamesOn PC · Mac

Its point of contact with Geometry Dash is a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. They part company on visuals: this one brings a first-person view.

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Q.U.B.E. 2

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Q.U.B.E. 2
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
SoloMeleeSci-FiNarrativeSpace
Year 2018Dev Toxic GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

Genre puts it alongside Geometry Dash, and so does melee combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. They part company on tone and visuals: this one brings strong narrative focus and a first-person view.

Released 5 years after Geometry Dash.

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