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

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We filtered the 50 games similar to Split Fiction down to the 10 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. The Lost Vikings, Far: Lone Sails and Capsized top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Split Fiction.

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GenrePlatformerSubgenrePuzzle-Platformer
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NarrativeCo-opOffline
Year 2025Dev Hazelight

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to Split Fiction is The Lost Vikings — scoring 57/100 on our similarity scale. Far: Lone Sails and Capsized follow close behind.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like Split Fiction

10 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Split Fiction. 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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The Lost Vikings

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The Lost Vikings
Closest on genre
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
MultiplayerCo-opFantasySci-FiSolo
Year 1993Dev Silicon & Synapse · T&E Soft

Genre puts it alongside Split Fiction, and so does fantasy world and multiplayer gameplay. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: single-player focus and 2D presentation.

It predates Split Fiction by 32 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting100Game mode54Visuals0
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Far: Lone Sails

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NGL87
Far: Lone Sails
Closest on combat
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
MeleeNarrativeSci-FiFantasySolo
Year 2018Dev Okomotive · Assemble EntertainmentOn PS4 · Android · PC

Same family as Split Fiction: strong narrative focus, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. The distance is in game mode and visuals — its own ground is post-apocalyptic world and single-player focus.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Setting63Game mode0Visuals0
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Capsized

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NGL61
Capsized
Closest overall match
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
MultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeSci-Fi
Year 2011Dev Alientrap · Bandai Namco EntertainmentPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Xbox · Apple Macintosh

It comes from the same genre as Split Fiction and shares melee combat, a sci-fi setting and multiplayer gameplay. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is 2D presentation.

It predates Split Fiction by 14 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode79Combat73Setting68Visuals0
4

N++ (NPLUSPLUS)

60
NGL89
N++ (NPLUSPLUS)
Closest on game mode
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
MultiplayerCo-opOfflineMeleeSci-Fi
Year 2015Dev Metanet SoftwarePlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Shelved next to Split Fiction for good reason: melee combat, a sci-fi setting and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on tone and visuals: this one brings punishing difficulty and 2D presentation.

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

Genre100Combat100Game mode81Setting67Tone0Visuals0
5

Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty

59
NGL83
Oddworld: New 'n' Tasty
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
Co-opMeleeNarrativeSci-FiSolo
Year 2014Dev Just Add Water · Oddworld InhabitantsOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

It comes from the same genre as Split Fiction and shares strong narrative focus, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to co-op play. Where the two diverge is visuals and game mode: stealth mechanics and single-player focus.

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

Genre100Tone80Setting67Combat49Game mode34Visuals0
6

Bomberman 64

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Bomberman 64
Closest on visuals
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
MultiplayerSci-FiThird PersonSolo
Year 1997Dev Hudson Soft · Nintendo

On paper it is what Split Fiction is — a sci-fi setting, multiplayer gameplay and a third-person camera — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Where the two diverge is game mode and setting: single-player focus.

It predates Split Fiction by 28 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Visuals100Setting67Game mode27
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Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee

47
NGL90
Oddworld: Abe's Oddysee
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
MultiplayerSci-FiSoloStealthCyberpunk
Year 1997Dev Oddworld Inhabitants · GT Interactive SoftwareOn PlayStation 3 · PC

Genre puts it alongside Split Fiction, and so does a sci-fi setting and multiplayer gameplay. They part company on combat and visuals: this one brings stealth mechanics and a cyberpunk setting.

It predates Split Fiction by 28 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Setting50Game mode27Combat0Visuals0
8

The Talos Principle II

40
NGL93
The Talos Principle II
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
MeleeNarrativeSci-FiThird PersonSolo
Year 2023Dev Croteam · Devolver DigitalOn Xbox · PC · PS5

It comes from the same genre as Split Fiction and shares strong narrative focus, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is game mode and visuals: post-apocalyptic world and single-player focus.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Setting48Visuals42Game mode0
9

Q.U.B.E. 2

39
NGL79
Q.U.B.E. 2
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
MeleeNarrativeSci-FiSoloSpace
Year 2018Dev Toxic GamesOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

The genre is the same as Split Fiction’s, and with it strong narrative focus, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. Where the two diverge is game mode and visuals: a space setting and single-player focus.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Setting60Game mode0Visuals0
10

The Edge Ball

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NGL83
The Edge Ball
PlatformerPuzzle-Platformer
MeleeNarrativeSci-FiSoloCyberpunk
Year 2008Dev Electronic Arts DICE · Electronic ArtsPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Same family as Split Fiction: strong narrative focus, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. The distance is in game mode and visuals — its own ground is a cyberpunk setting and single-player focus.

It predates Split Fiction by 17 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Tone100Setting43Game mode0Visuals0

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