How are these gifts for Project Hail Mary fans chosen?

Boxlist compares Project Hail Mary with thousands of books, games, films and TV shows on the same scale: pace, tone, realism, emotional punch and seven more traits, plus shared themes and subjects. The closest well-rated titles that are easy to buy make the list.

What does the quality score mean?

Quality is how well rated a title is by readers, players or viewers, out of 10. It is not a measure of how well the gift fits; the list order does that.

No. Each gift shows the price its format typically sells for (a paperback, a Blu-ray, a complete box set or a boxed game). Check the shop for today’s price.

Gifts for someone who loves Project Hail Mary

Books, games and films and TV box sets with a similar feel to Project Hail Mary. Know two more things they love? Add them for a sharper list.

12 gift ideas

Based on 1 favourite: Project Hail Mary · Age: 15–17

Type

Budget

Game · 2020Risk of Rain 2
Hopoo Games
Like Project Hail Mary: big & varied, imaginary, fast
Quality 8.6/10Typical price under $20
Buy on Amazon
Film · 2018Avengers: Infinity War
Like Project Hail Mary: big & varied, fast, imaginary
Quality 7.7/10Typical price under $20
Buy on Amazon
Game · 2022Horizon Forbidden West
Guerrilla Games
Like Project Hail Mary: big & varied, imaginary, surreal
Quality 8.9/10Typical price under $20
Buy on Amazon · PS5
Film · 2015Star Wars: The Force Awakens
Like Project Hail Mary: big & varied, imaginary, emotionally undemanding
Quality 7.5/10Typical price under $20
Buy on Amazon
Book · 2015Six of Crows
Leigh Bardugo
Like Project Hail Mary: fast, imaginary, big & varied
Quality 9.0/10Typical price under $20
Buy on Bookshop.org
Game · 2021Metroid Dread
Nintendo Entertainment Planning & Development
Like Project Hail Mary: surreal, imaginary, big & varied
Quality 8.4/10Typical price $20–$50
Buy on Amazon · Nintendo Switch
Game · 2019Remnant: From the Ashes
Gunfire Games
Like Project Hail Mary: big & varied, fast, imaginary
Quality 7.6/10Typical price under $20
Buy on Amazon
Book · 2022Stellarlune
Shannon Messenger
Like Project Hail Mary: fast, imaginary, big & varied
Quality 9.0/10Typical price under $20
Buy on Bookshop.org
Book · 2015The Sword of Summer
Rick Riordan
Like Project Hail Mary: big & varied, fast, imaginary
Quality 8.6/10Typical price under $20
Buy on Bookshop.org
TV box set · 2023ONE PIECE
Like Project Hail Mary: big & varied, fast, imaginary
Quality 8.1/10Typical price $20–$50
Buy on Amazon
Film · 2022Avatar: The Way of Water
Like Project Hail Mary: big & varied, imaginary, surreal
Quality 7.5/10Typical price under $20
Buy on Amazon
Book · 2020The Midnight Library
Matt Haig
Like Project Hail Mary: big & varied, imaginary, fast
Quality 8.0/10Typical price under $20
Buy on Bookshop.org

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Prices are typical for the format (paperback, Blu-ray, box set, boxed game), not live. Quality is how well rated a title is, not how well it fits. Age suitability uses UK certificates where we have them (else US), PEGI (else ESRB) for games, and the book’s audience.

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How are these gifts for Project Hail Mary fans chosen?: Boxlist compares Project Hail Mary with thousands of books, games, films and TV shows on the same scale: pace, tone, realism, emotional punch and seven more traits, plus shared themes and subjects. The closest well-rated titles that are easy to buy make the list.
What does the quality score mean?: Quality is how well rated a title is by readers, players or viewers, out of 10. It is not a measure of how well the gift fits; the list order does that.
Are the prices live?: No. Each gift shows the price its format typically sells for (a paperback, a Blu-ray, a complete box set or a boxed game). Check the shop for today’s price.