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We filtered the 47 games similar to ULTRAKILL down to the 23 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII, Ghostrunner and Mega Man Zero top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to ULTRAKILL.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreFirst-Person ARPG
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HardcoreSolo
Year 2020Dev Arsi "Hakita" Patala

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to ULTRAKILL is Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII — scoring 47/100 on our similarity scale. Ghostrunner and Mega Man Zero follow close behind.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like ULTRAKILL

23 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to ULTRAKILL. 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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Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII

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Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII
Closest on game mode
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloFantasySci-FiPost-ApocalypticCyberpunk
Year 2006Dev Square Enix Product Development Division 1 · Square Enix

It meets ULTRAKILL on deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus. The distance is in visuals — its own ground is a third-person camera.

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

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Ghostrunner

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Ghostrunner
Closest overall match
RPGAction RPGSoulslike
SoloMeleeRangedHardcoreCyberpunkSci-FiPost-ApocalypticFirst Person
Year 2020Dev 3D Realms · All in! GamesPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

What brings it close to ULTRAKILL is deep RPG systems, punishing difficulty and melee combat, and the two track each other on combat, game mode and visuals. The common ground extends to a first-person view and a cyberpunk setting. It sets itself apart with adventure storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere.

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Mega Man Zero

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Mega Man Zero
RPGAction RPG
SoloSci-FiPost-ApocalypticCyberpunk2D
Year 2002Dev Capcom

Held in common with ULTRAKILL: deep RPG systems, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is visuals: 2D presentation.

It predates ULTRAKILL by 18 years, with what that implies technically.

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Oni

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

It meets ULTRAKILL on deep RPG systems, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. They part company on visuals: this one brings a third-person camera.

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

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Breath of Fire III

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Breath of Fire III
RPGAction RPGIsometric ARPG
SoloMeleeRangedFantasySci-FiPost-Apocalyptic
Year 1997Dev Capcom

Its point of contact with ULTRAKILL is deep RPG systems, melee combat and fantasy world. To that it adds single-player focus. They part company on visuals: this one brings an isometric view.

It predates ULTRAKILL by 23 years, with what that implies technically.

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Cyberpunk 2077

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Cyberpunk 2077
Closest on genre
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloRangedMeleeCyberpunkSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2020Dev CD Projekt Red · CD PROJEKT REDPlaytime ~29hOn PC · PS · Xbox

With ULTRAKILL it shares ranged combat, a cyberpunk setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on a first-person view. The distance is in tone — its own ground is strong narrative focus.

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Fallout 4

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Fallout 4
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloRangedMeleePost-ApocalypticSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2015Dev Bethesda Game Studios · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~38hOn PC · PS · Xbox

With ULTRAKILL it shares ranged combat, post-apocalyptic world and single-player focus. To that it adds a first-person view. They part company on tone: this one brings strong narrative focus.

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Fallout: New Vegas

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Fallout: New Vegas
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeRangedPost-ApocalypticSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2010Dev Obsidian Entertainment · Bethesda SoftworksPlaytime ~12hOn PC · PS · Xbox

The genre is the same as ULTRAKILL’s, and with it melee combat, post-apocalyptic world and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a first-person view. Where the two diverge is tone and setting: strong narrative focus and historical setting.

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

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RoboCop: Rogue City

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RoboCop: Rogue City
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeCyberpunkSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2023Dev Teyon · NaconOn Xbox · PC · PS5

On paper it is what ULTRAKILL is — melee combat, a cyberpunk setting and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to a first-person view. Where the two diverge is tone and combat: strong narrative focus.

Released 3 years after ULTRAKILL.

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Atomic Heart

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Atomic Heart
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeSci-FiCyberpunkFirst Person
Year 2023Dev Mundfish · Focus EntertainmentOn Xbox · PS4 · PC

Same family as ULTRAKILL: melee combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. Both also lean on a first-person view. The distance is in tone and combat — its own ground is strong narrative focus and horror setting.

Released 3 years after ULTRAKILL.

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Fallout 3

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Fallout 3
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloMeleePost-ApocalypticSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2008Dev Bethesda Game Studios · Bethesda SoftworksOn PlayStation 3 · PC

On paper it is what ULTRAKILL is — melee combat, post-apocalyptic world and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. Both also lean on a first-person view. The distance is in tone and combat — its own ground is strong narrative focus and stealth mechanics.

It predates ULTRAKILL by 12 years, with what that implies technically.

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Hellgate: London

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Hellgate: London
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeSci-FiPost-ApocalypticFirst Person
Year 2007Dev Flagship Studios · HanbitSoftOn PC

On paper it is what ULTRAKILL is — melee combat, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to a first-person view. Where the two diverge is tone and combat: dark, oppressive atmosphere and magic-based combat.

It predates ULTRAKILL by 13 years, with what that implies technically.

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Deus Ex: Mankind Divided

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Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
RPGAction RPGFirst-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeCyberpunkSci-FiFirst Person
Year 2016Dev Eidos Montréal · Feral InteractiveOn PS4 · Linux · PC

Shelved next to ULTRAKILL for good reason: melee combat, a cyberpunk setting and single-player focus. To that it adds a first-person view. They part company on tone and combat: this one brings strong narrative focus and stealth mechanics.

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Stellar Blade

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Stellar Blade
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloSci-FiPost-ApocalypticLootSkill Tree
Year 2024Dev SHIFT UP · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PC · PS5

With ULTRAKILL it shares deep RPG systems, a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings a third-person camera.

Released 4 years after ULTRAKILL.

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Zenless Zone Zero

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Zenless Zone Zero
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloFantasySci-FiThird PersonFree to Play
Year 2024Dev miHoYoOn Xbox · Android · PC

It meets ULTRAKILL on deep RPG systems, fantasy world and single-player focus. They part company on visuals and setting: this one brings a third-person camera.

Released 4 years after ULTRAKILL.

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