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17 Games with a sci-fi setting like Roboquest that you should try

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We filtered the 41 games similar to Roboquest down to the 17 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Nuclear Throne, Clone Drone in the Danger Zone and Returnal top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Roboquest.

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HardcoreSoloMultiplayer
Year 2020Dev RyseUp Studios

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Roboquest is Nuclear Throne — scoring 92/100 on our similarity scale. Clone Drone in the Danger Zone and Returnal follow close behind.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Roboquest

17 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Roboquest. Each one has been evaluated across 15 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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Nuclear Throne

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Nuclear Throne
Closest overall match
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeRangedHardcoreProceduralSci-FiPost-Apocalyptic
Year 2015Dev VlambeerPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It shares the essentials of what Roboquest does: punishing difficulty, procedural generation and melee combat. The common ground extends to single-player focus and a sci-fi setting. Where the two diverge is visuals: pixel art.

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Clone Drone in the Danger Zone

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

What brings it close to Roboquest is punishing difficulty, procedural generation and melee combat, and the two track each other on genre, game mode and tone. To that it adds multiplayer gameplay and a sci-fi setting. They part company on visuals and combat: this one brings a third-person camera.

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Returnal

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

Genre puts it alongside Roboquest, and so does punishing difficulty, procedural generation and melee combat. The common ground extends to multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is progression and setting: dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

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Brotato

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

Genre puts it alongside Roboquest, and so does punishing difficulty, procedural generation and ranged combat. The common ground extends to co-op play and a sci-fi setting. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: a casual, approachable feel and offline play.

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Doom

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Doom
Closest on visuals
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMultiplayerCo-opMeleeHardcoreSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2016Dev id Software · Bethesda SoftworksOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

On paper it is what Roboquest is — punishing difficulty, melee combat and a sci-fi setting — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on a first-person view and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and combat — its own ground is dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

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Serious Sam Classic: The First Encounter

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

It meets Roboquest on punishing difficulty, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is setting: adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere.

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

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Serious Sam HD: The First Encounter

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

Same family as Roboquest: punishing difficulty, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. Both also lean on a first-person view and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and combat — its own ground is adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere.

It predates Roboquest by 11 years, with what that implies technically.

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Helldivers

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Helldivers
ShooterFPSArena FPS
Co-opOnlineMultiplayerSoloMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi
Year 2015Dev Arrowhead Game Studios · Sony Computer EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

It comes from the same genre as Roboquest and shares punishing difficulty, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. Both also lean on multiplayer gameplay. The distance is in visuals and combat — its own ground is a space setting and an isometric view.

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Downwell

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Downwell
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeRangedHardcoreProceduralSci-Fi
Year 2015Dev Devolver DigitalPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · iOS

It comes from the same genre as Roboquest and shares punishing difficulty, procedural generation and melee combat. Both also lean on a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and game mode — its own ground is fantasy world and pixel art.

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Quake III Arena

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

On paper it is what Roboquest is — punishing difficulty, ranged combat and a sci-fi setting — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. To that it adds single-player focus and a first-person view. They part company on game mode and tone: this one brings competitive edge and PvP competition.

It predates Roboquest by 21 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Visuals100Setting56Tone49Game mode46
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SCP: Secret Laboratory

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

The genre is the same as Roboquest’s, and with it punishing difficulty, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to co-op play and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is setting and combat: a casual, approachable feel and horror setting.

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Hard Reset

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Hard Reset
Closest on progression
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeHardcoreProceduralSci-FiLootFirst Person
Year 2011Dev Flying Wild HogOn PC

If Roboquest worked for you because of punishing difficulty, procedural generation and melee combat, the same is here. The common ground extends to a first-person view and a sci-fi setting. Where the two diverge is game mode and setting: exploration and discovery, and a cyberpunk setting.

It predates Roboquest by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Tone100World100Visuals100Progression64Combat43
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BLUE REVOLVER

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BLUE REVOLVER
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloRangedMeleeHardcoreSci-Fi
Year 2016Dev Stellar CirclePlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

Same family as Roboquest: punishing difficulty, ranged 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 an anime aesthetic and an isometric view.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Setting43Game mode22Visuals0
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Quake Live

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Quake Live
ShooterFPSArena FPS
MultiplayerSoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2010Dev id SoftwareOn PC

It comes from the same genre as Roboquest and shares punishing difficulty, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to multiplayer gameplay and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is combat and game mode: competitive edge and PvP competition.

It predates Roboquest by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Tone56Setting55Game mode45Combat40
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Cave Story+

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Cave Story+
ShooterFPSArena FPS
SoloMeleeRangedHardcoreSci-Fi
Year 2010Dev NicalisPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

On paper it is what Roboquest is — punishing difficulty, melee combat and a sci-fi setting — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to single-player focus. Where the two diverge is progression and visuals: exploration and discovery, and 2D presentation.

It predates Roboquest by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Tone79Setting55Game mode23Progression0

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