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15 Games with a sci-fi setting like UOS Prototype that you should try

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We filtered the 50 games similar to UOS Prototype down to the 15 that fit the “Sci-Fi” category. Prototype, Death Stranding and Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to UOS Prototype.

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GenreRPGSubgenreAction RPGSub-subgenreThird-Person ARPG
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DarkNarrativeSolo
Year 2009Dev Activision

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Within the “Sci-Fi” category, the closest game to UOS Prototype is Prototype — scoring 95/100 on our similarity scale. Death Stranding and Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls follow close behind.

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The best games with a sci-fi setting like UOS Prototype

15 similar games foundUpdated May 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to UOS Prototype. Each one has been evaluated across 21 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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Prototype

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Prototype
Closest overall match
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeStealthDarkNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldHorrorPost-ApocalypticSci-FiExplorationLootSkill TreeThird Person
Year 2009Dev Activision · Activision BlizzardPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

Of everything here, this is the nearest thing to UOS Prototype — the two agree on genre, combat and game mode. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera.

Same studio: Activision.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Setting100World100
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Death Stranding

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Death Stranding
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloStealthMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldPost-ApocalypticSci-FiHorrorExplorationThird Person
Year 2019Dev Kojima Productions · Sony Interactive EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC

Of everything here, this is the nearest thing to UOS Prototype — the two agree on genre, combat and game mode. The common ground extends to a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is progression: shooting mechanics.

Released 10 years after UOS Prototype.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Tone100Setting100Visuals100
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Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls

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Danganronpa Another Episode: Ultra Despair Girls
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeNarrativeDarkSci-FiPost-ApocalypticHorrorThird Person
Year 2015Dev Spike ChunsoftOn PS4 · PC

It shares the essentials of what UOS Prototype does: strong narrative focus, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. Both also lean on single-player focus and a third-person camera. The distance is in combat and setting — its own ground is an anime aesthetic.

Released 6 years after UOS Prototype.

Genre100Game mode100Tone100Visuals100Setting68Combat56
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Prototype 2

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Prototype 2
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeStealthDarkNarrativeOpen WorldSandbox WorldHorrorSci-FiExplorationThird Person
Year 2012Dev Radical Entertainment · ActivisionOn PlayStation 3 · PS4 · PC

If UOS Prototype worked for you because of dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and melee combat, the same is here. To that it adds a third-person camera and horror setting. They part company on progression: this one brings multiplayer gameplay.

Released 3 years after UOS Prototype.

Genre100Combat100Tone100World100Visuals100Game mode85
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Stellar Blade

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

With UOS Prototype it shares loot and gear systems, a sci-fi setting, and single-player focus. Both also lean on a third-person camera.

Released 15 years after UOS Prototype.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting74Progression71
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Ninja Blade

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Ninja Blade
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeDarkHorrorSci-FiThird Person
Year 2009Dev FromSoftwarePlaytime ~2hOn PC · Xbox

Its point of contact with UOS Prototype is dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and horror setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus and a third-person camera. Where they diverge is combat.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Tone86Setting79Combat60
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Oni

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

With UOS Prototype it shares a sci-fi setting, single-player focus and a third-person camera. The distance is in setting — its own ground is a cyberpunk setting.

It predates UOS Prototype by 8 years, with what that implies technically.

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Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII

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Dirge of Cerberus: Final Fantasy VII
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloSci-FiPost-ApocalypticLootSkill TreeThird Person
Year 2006Dev Square Enix Product Development Division 1 · Square Enix

Held in common with UOS Prototype: loot and gear systems, a sci-fi setting, and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is setting: fantasy world.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Progression71Setting44
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Assassin's Creed III: Liberation

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Assassin's Creed III: Liberation
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeStealthOpen WorldSandbox WorldSci-FiExplorationLootSkill TreeThird Person
Year 2012Dev Ubisoft Milan · Ubisoft Entertainment

Of everything here, this is the nearest thing to UOS Prototype — the two agree on genre, combat and game mode. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. The distance is in setting — its own ground is historical setting.

Released 3 years after UOS Prototype.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100World100Progression100Visuals100
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METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE

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METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloMeleeStealthDarkNarrativeSci-FiThird Person
Year 2013Dev Platinum Games · KonamiPlaytime ~6hOn PC · PS · Xbox

It shares the essentials of what UOS Prototype does: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. To that it adds single-player focus and a third-person camera. They part company on setting: this one brings fantasy world.

Released 4 years after UOS Prototype.

Genre100Combat100Game mode100Visuals100Tone83Setting22
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Styx: Master of Shadows

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Styx: Master of Shadows
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloStealthMeleeNarrativeDarkOpen WorldSci-FiLootSkill TreeExplorationThird Person
Year 2014Dev Cyanide Studio · Focus EntertainmentOn PS4 · PC · Xbox

If UOS Prototype worked for you because of strong narrative focus, open world exploration and stealth mechanics, the same is here. To that it adds a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. They part company on setting and world: this one brings fantasy world.

Released 5 years after UOS Prototype.

Genre100Game mode100Progression100Visuals100Combat92Tone89
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TMNT

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TMNT
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloSci-FiThird Person
Year 2007Dev Ubisoft Montreal · Ubisoft EntertainmentOn PlayStation 3 · PC

What carries over from UOS Prototype is a sci-fi setting, single-player focus and a third-person camera. The distance is in setting.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting39
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X-Men Origins: Wolverine

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X-Men Origins: Wolverine
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloSci-FiLootSkill TreeThird Person
Year 2009Dev Amaze Entertainment · Activision

Its point of contact with UOS Prototype is loot and gear systems, a sci-fi setting, and single-player focus. The common ground extends to a third-person camera. Where they diverge is setting.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Progression71Setting39
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Spider-Man 2

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Spider-Man 2
RPGAction RPGThird-Person ARPG
SoloSci-FiThird Person
Year 2004Dev Treyarch · Taito

Its point of contact with UOS Prototype is a sci-fi setting, single-player focus and a third-person camera. The distance is in setting.

Genre100Game mode100Visuals100Setting39
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Zenless Zone Zero

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

Held in common with UOS Prototype: a sci-fi setting, single-player focus and a third-person camera. Where the two diverge is setting: fantasy world.

Released 15 years after UOS Prototype.

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