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STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™

21 Games with a sci-fi setting like STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™ that you should try

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We filtered the 43 games similar to STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™ down to the 21 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. VVVVVV, Owlboy and The Swapper top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™.

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GenreAdventureSubgenreMetroidvania
Tags
HardcoreNarrativeSolo
Year 2019Dev Respawn Entertainment

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™ is VVVVVV — scoring 70/100 on our similarity scale. Owlboy and The Swapper follow close behind.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™

21 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™. Each one has been evaluated across 17 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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VVVVVV

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VVVVVV
Closest on genre
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiFantasySpaceExploration
Year 2010Dev NicalisPlaytime ~1hOn PC · PS · iOS

What brings it close to STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™ is punishing difficulty, melee combat and a sci-fi setting, and the two track each other on genre, combat and setting. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and game mode: this one brings multiplayer gameplay and pixel art.

It predates STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™ by 9 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Combat100Setting100Progression100Tone78Game mode55
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Owlboy

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Owlboy
Closest on game mode
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeNarrativeFantasySci-FiExploration
Year 2016Dev D-Pad StudioPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

If STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™ worked for you because of strong narrative focus, melee combat and fantasy world, the same is here. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and tone: this one brings cozy, relaxing feel and pixel art.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Setting67Tone37
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The Swapper

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The Swapper
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloNarrativeSci-FiSpaceExploration
Year 2013Dev Curve DigitalPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The genre is the same as STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™’s, and with it strong narrative focus, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. To that it adds exploration and discovery. They part company on visuals and tone: this one brings 2D presentation.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Setting82Tone50Visuals0
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Teslagrad

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Teslagrad
Closest overall match
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeSci-FiExploration
Year 2013Dev Rain Games · CIRCLE EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · Linux

It shares the essentials of what STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™ does: punishing difficulty, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: 2D presentation.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone93Setting43
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Carrion

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Carrion
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeNarrativeHardcoreSci-FiExploration
Year 2020Dev Phobia Game Studio · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · Android

It shares the essentials of what STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™ does: strong narrative focus, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is horror setting and pixel art.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone75Setting35
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Waking Mars

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Waking Mars
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiExploration
Year 2012Dev Tiger Style · Tiger Style GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Android

What brings it close to STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™ is strong narrative focus, melee combat and a sci-fi setting, and the two track each other on genre, combat and game mode. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and tone — its own ground is 2D presentation.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Setting48Tone46
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Iconoclasts

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NGL85
Iconoclasts
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiExploration
Year 2018Dev Joakim Sandberg · Bifrost EntertainmentOn PS4 · Linux · PC

If STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™ worked for you because of strong narrative focus, melee combat and a sci-fi setting, the same is here. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is cozy, relaxing feel and pixel art.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone44Setting43
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The Fall

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NGL82
The Fall
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiExploration
Year 2014Dev Over The MoonOn PS4 · Linux · PC

It shares the essentials of what STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™ does: strong narrative focus, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: dark, oppressive atmosphere and horror setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone43Setting40
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Gateways

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Gateways
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloSci-FiExploration2D
Year 2012Dev Smudged Cat GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

Same family as STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™: exploration and discovery, a sci-fi setting, and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings 2D presentation.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Setting43Visuals0
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Shadow Complex

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Shadow Complex
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeSci-FiExplorationTactical
Year 2009Dev ChAIR Entertainment Group · Microsoft Game StudiosOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

Shelved next to STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™ for good reason: melee combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery. The distance is in visuals and setting — its own ground is loot and gear systems, and tactical combat.

It predates STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™ by 10 years, with what that implies technically.

Genre100Game mode100Combat60Progression54Setting42Visuals0
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Metroid Dread

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Metroid Dread
Closest on tone
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloHardcoreNarrativeSci-FiExploration
Year 2021Dev Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development · NintendoOn Switch

If STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™ worked for you because of punishing difficulty, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus, the same is here. To that it adds exploration and discovery. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings 2D presentation.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Progression100Setting42Visuals0
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SteamWorld Dig 2

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NGL90
SteamWorld Dig 2
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeSci-FiExplorationCasual
Year 2017Dev Image & FormPlaytime ~5hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It shares the essentials of what STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™ does: melee combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on exploration and discovery. The distance is in tone and visuals — its own ground is a casual, approachable feel and historical setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Setting39Tone0
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SteamWorld Dig

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NGL88
SteamWorld Dig
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeSci-FiExplorationCasual
Year 2013Dev Image & FormOn PS4 · Linux · PC

If STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™ worked for you because of melee combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus, the same is here. To that it adds exploration and discovery. They part company on tone and visuals: this one brings a casual, approachable feel and historical setting.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Setting32Tone0
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Gato Roboto

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Gato Roboto
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeHardcoreSci-FiExploration
Year 2019Dev doinksoft · Devolver DigitalOn PC · Xbox · Switch

It shares the essentials of what STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™ does: punishing difficulty, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: cozy, relaxing feel and 2D presentation.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone56Setting43
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Axiom Verge

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Axiom Verge
AdventureMetroidvania
SoloMeleeNarrativeSci-FiExploration
Year 2015Dev Thomas Happ GamesOn PS4 · Linux · PC

If STAR WARS Jedi: Fallen Order™ worked for you because of strong narrative focus, melee combat and a sci-fi setting, the same is here. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals and setting: a cyberpunk setting and 2D presentation.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Progression100Tone40Setting36

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