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10 Games with a sci-fi setting like Ghostrunner that you should try

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We filtered the 42 games similar to Ghostrunner down to the 10 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. ULTRAKILL, Oni and The Surge top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Ghostrunner.

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Ghostrunner is ULTRAKILL — scoring 70/100 on our similarity scale. Oni and The Surge follow close behind.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Ghostrunner

10 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Ghostrunner. Each one has been evaluated across 16 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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ULTRAKILL

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ULTRAKILL
Closest on combat
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreSci-FiPost-ApocalypticCyberpunkFirst Person
Year 2020Dev Arsi "Hakita" Patala · New Blood InteractivePlaytime ~3hOn PC · Linux

What brings it close to Ghostrunner is deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and ranged combat, and the two track each other on combat, game mode and visuals. To that it adds a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. Its own ground is fantasy world and an early-access release.

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Oni

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Oni
Closest on setting
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloSci-FiPost-ApocalypticCyberpunkThird Person
Year 2001Dev Rockstar Toronto · Rockstar GamesOn PC · Mac

Its point of contact with Ghostrunner is deep RPG systems, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals: a third-person camera.

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

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The Surge

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The Surge
Closest on genre
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkSci-FiPost-Apocalyptic
Year 2017Dev Deck13 Interactive · Focus EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

Genre puts it alongside Ghostrunner, and so does punishing difficulty, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is a third-person camera.

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The Surge 2

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The Surge 2
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkSci-FiCyberpunk
Year 2019Dev Deck13 Interactive · Focus EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

It meets Ghostrunner on punishing difficulty, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. To that it adds single-player focus. They part company on visuals: this one brings a third-person camera.

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Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon

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Armored Core VI: Fires of Rubicon
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiPost-Apocalyptic
Year 2023Dev FromSoftware · Bandai Namco EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

Same family as Ghostrunner: punishing difficulty, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and game mode — its own ground is strong narrative focus and tactical combat.

Released 3 years after Ghostrunner.

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Nine Sols

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Nine Sols
Closest overall match
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkSci-Fi
Year 2024Dev Red Candle GamesOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

The genre is the same as Ghostrunner’s, and with it punishing difficulty, melee combat 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 2D presentation.

Released 4 years after Ghostrunner.

Genre100Game mode100Tone86Combat78Setting24Visuals0
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Lies of P

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Lies of P
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreDarkSci-Fi
Year 2023Dev Round8 Studio · NeowizOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

Genre puts it alongside Ghostrunner, and so does punishing difficulty, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is horror setting and a third-person camera.

Released 3 years after Ghostrunner.

Genre100Game mode100Tone89Combat79Setting23Visuals0
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Star Wars Jedi: Survivor

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Star Wars Jedi: Survivor
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiNarrative
Year 2023Dev Respawn Entertainment · Electronic ArtsOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

The genre is the same as Ghostrunner’s, and with it punishing difficulty, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is strong narrative focus and a space setting.

Released 3 years after Ghostrunner.

Genre100Game mode100Combat79Tone68Setting27Visuals0
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Bloody Hell

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Bloody Hell
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreDarkSci-Fi
Year 2023Dev Pun IntendedPlaytime ~1hOn PC

Held in common with Ghostrunner: deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and ranged combat. To that it adds a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings pixel art.

Released 3 years after Ghostrunner.

Combat100Game mode100Tone100Genre75Setting33Visuals0
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LIZARDS MUST DIE

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LIZARDS MUST DIE
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiMultiplayer
Year 2023Dev The Bratans · AgafonoffPlaytime ~1hOn PC

On paper it is what Ghostrunner is — punishing difficulty, melee combat and a sci-fi setting — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is strong narrative focus and historical setting.

Released 3 years after Ghostrunner.

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