Books like Quake (1996)
21 science fiction books to read after Quake (1996), the closest match first.
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1. Doom Ii (1995)
- Same author
- On the same lists
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...
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2. Xcom 2 (2016)
- On the same lists
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...
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3. Gears Of War (2006)
- On the same lists
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...
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4. Deus Ex (2000)
- On the same lists
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...
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5. Fallout 2
- On the same lists
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...
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6. Mass Effect 2
- On the same lists
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...
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7. Portal 2 (2011)
- On the same lists
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...
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8. Starcraft Ii: Wings Of Liberty (2010)
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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...
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9. Star Wars Knights Of The Old Republic Ii: The Sith Lords (2004)
- On the same lists
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...
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10. Bioshock (2007)
by 2k Boston
- On the same lists
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...
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11. Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri (1999)
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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...
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12. Command & Conquer: Red Alert 3 (2008)
by Ea Los Angeles
- On the same lists
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...
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13. Dune Ii (1992)
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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...
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14. Beyond Good And Evil (2003)
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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...
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15. Metroid Prime (2002)
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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...
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16. Eve Online (2003)
- On the same lists
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...
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17. Halo (2001)
- On the same lists
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...
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18. Horizon: Zero Dawn (2017)
- On the same lists
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...
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19. Star Wars: Battlefront Ii (2005)
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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,...
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20. Crysis (2007)
- On the same lists
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...
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21. The Chronicles Of Riddick: Escape From Butcher Bay (2004)
- On the same lists
This first-person stealth-action title delivers an effective story that exceeds its source material. Acting as a prequel to the film of the same name, it features incredible voice acting from...
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