Best Science Fiction Games of All Time

Portal 2 (2011)

There are few series as imaginative as Portal when it comes to storytelling. The first game weaves a short tale with puzzles and comedy, but the second stretches into a longer masterpiece that holds even more value....

Deus Ex (2000)

This is a title as revolutionary in its story as it is in its mechanics. Deus Ex has been labeled a founding father of the stealth genre, but underneath those accolades is an incredible, original story that still reso...

Mass Effect 2

Full walkthroughs for every mission. Exclusive maps created especially for this guide. Fully labeled to make sure you see it all! Every special assignment detailed so you won't take a wrong step. Power evolution trees to...

Fallout 2

There have been many arguments over the years about Zelda and its status as an RPG. There's no doubting that it's an action-adventure game at heart, but with its latest iteration, the series strays further into role-p...

Doom Ii (1995)

What isn't to love about DOOM? The original title was one of the grandfathers of the FPS genre, and its successor only brings more accolades for the series.  It has the same great engine, the same classic graphics, bu...

Starcraft Ii: Wings Of Liberty (2010)

Starcraft II became the fastest selling real-time strategy game on its release in 2010, and it's remained immensely popular ever since. It manages to capture the same feeling as the original title whilst revitalizing...

Star Wars Knights Of The Old Republic Ii: The Sith Lords (2004) (Star Wars)

The first KOTOR game, produced by BioWare, was one of the best in the Star Wars franchise. The second title uses the same great engine but is by a different developer, and with that comes a significant shift in tone....

Bioshock (2007)

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Every title in this series has been stunning, but none can beat the first for its originality and polish. Bioshock quickly catapulted into success after its release, presenting a fresh steampunk world that was rarely...

Xcom 2 (2016)

XCOM was a hard game. Have a squad member die once, and they're gone forever. Make a wrong decision, and the life of the human race could be forfeit. In the second installment, that scenario has already played out. Th...

Gears Of War (2006)

It's been ten years since the original Gears of War launched, and there have been plenty of great sequels in-between. For us, though, nothing matches the first. It just has the cover shooter genre down so well, from t...

Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri (1999)

The name Sid Meier should be familiar to any fan of strategy. It's his name attached to the immensely popular Civilization series, as well as many great simulation games across the ages. While Civilization is grounded...

Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 (2008)

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It's fair to say that most strategy games take themselves very seriously. There's a tendency to be as historically accurate as possible and give a hard look at the stresses of the setting or period. Then came Red Aler...

Dune Ii (1992)

It's hard to argue with the pedigree established by Dune. Frank Herbert's influential science fiction novel was followed by a 1984 David Lync movie, and eventually video games too. Unlike some of the more recent movie...

Beyond Good And Evil (2003)

This game became an instant cult classic, not just because of the golden era in which it was released, but due to its extremely memorable characters and tight experience. With Beyond Good and Evil, it's clear that Ubi...

Metroid Prime (2002)

The words Metroid Prime should resonate with anyone around for the birth of the GameCube. It's been consistently labeled the console's best title, even among games like Smash Bros. Melee and Animal Crossing. Part of t...

Eve Online (2003)

In a lot of ways, EVE Online is more than just a game. The fact that's it's still going strong 14 years later is impressive enough, but it's the community of the title that's truly mind blowing. In essence, it's an op...

Halo (2001)

The Halo franchise today is intertwined with Xbox, but it wasn't always that way. The series started its life across the platforms, and some will argue that's where it was at its best. The FPS puts you in the body of...

Horizon: Zero Dawn (2017)

This more recent title came as a very pleasant surprise upon its release. E3 revealed an extremely ambitious project that gamers weren't sure if Guerrilla Games could execute. It's Killzone series, while popular, neve...

Star Wars: Battlefront Ii (2005) (Star Wars)

Star Wars has inspired countless video games, but so far nothing has been able to beat the Battlefront series. While it's a difficult pick between the first and second games, the latter edges just ahead for us today....

Crysis (2007)

It's hard to believe that this game launched almost ten years ago. Despite its age, Crysis still looks incredible, with a well-designed environment and textures, models and lighting that almost rival today's games. Th...

Quake (1996)

Quake forever changed the FPS genre, and for that alone it deserves a place on this list. Thankfully, it's not just a nostalgia trip. Even today it's a great game, bringing an extremely polished experience that many o...