Sci-Fi

Sci-Fi themed games are games that are characteristic of science fiction literature; the narrative is dependent on the impact of scientific discoveries that do not yet exist in reality. Some games, such as those in the Half-Life series and Unreal series take place in a sci-fi universe that was created specifically for the purpose of the games. Others may take place in existing sci-fi universes, such as licensed Star Wars games. Common elements of sci-fi themed games include futuristic settings, high-tech items and weapons, and alien characters.

Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War - Dark Crusade

This game is a standalone expansion for the Warhammer 40,000: Dawn of War RTS series. Players can control one of seven different factions as they seek to destroy each other on the planet Kronus. The expansion adds two new factions to the series with the Tau Empire and the Necrons. It's an RTS, what more can I say?

Gears of War

Gears of War (GoW) is a third-person shooter video game developed by Epic Games and published by Microsoft Game Studios. It was initially released as an exclusive title for the Xbox 360 in November 2006 in North America, Australia, and most of Europe and included a "Limited Collector's Edition" with added content and an art book titled Destroyed Beauty that detailed much of the game's back-story.

Unreal Tournament 3

Latest installment of the saga Unreal Tournament, probably the best fast-paced online shooter around.

F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate

Developed by TimeGate Studios, F.E.A.R. Perseus Mandate is a standalone expansion based in the F.E.A.R. universe.Players follow the exploits of a second F.E.A.R. team as they battle to help control the Armacham "incident". The timeline for this game runs parallel to the original F.E.A.R. and the first expansion, F.E.A.R. Extraction Point.New weapons have been added to your arsenal including the weapons from the first expansion. Some nasty new enemies have also been added to make your life miserable.Gameplay is the same as the original F.E.A.R.

Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic II: The Sith Lords

Players control a party of characters using a third-person perspective. Battles are fought using a real-time/turn-based hybrid system. Players can recruit different characters into their party depending on decisions they make during the game. Additional character customization options can also be unlocked based on player decisions. Gameplay is the same as the previous KOTOR game spiced with additional content such as new Force powers. There is no Prime Directive in this universe. Bend worlds to your will!

Star Trek: Legacy

Players can skirmish against the AI or fellow players using the starships of different factions. These factions include the Federation, the Klingons, the Romulans, and the Borg. Players can also play through a singleplayer campaign. This campaign has the player controlling the Federation through various Star Trek eras from Star Trek: Enterprise to a post Star Trek Nemesis/Star Trek: Voyager time period. The starship Enterprise captain's voices are provided by the television series characters of Jonathan Archer (Scott Bakula), James T.

Tabula Rasa

Tabula Rasa is a sci-fi MMO that went online in October 2007. The official servers closed on Feb 28, 2009.

Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri

Sid Meier's Alpha Centauri (SMAC) is the critically acclaimed science fiction 4X turn-based strategy video game sequel to the Civilization series. Sid Meier, designer of Civilization, and Brian Reynolds, designer of Civilization II, developed Alpha Centauri after they left MicroProse to join the newly-created developer Firaxis Games. Electronic Arts released both SMAC and its expansion, Sid Meier's Alien Crossfire (SMAX), in 1999.

Turok: Dinosaur Hunter

This is a fast-paced FPS similar to the original Doom series. Players progress through expansive environments seeking keys to unlock additional levels. The game uses a hub/teleportation system to help the player navigate the different levels. The array of weaponry available is one of the finest ever to grace a FPS. Fusion Cannon = Photon Torpedo Launcher.

Shogo: Mobile Armor Division

Shogo was developed by Monolith productions. This game is a FPS with a supporting narrative. Players fight in giant "mecha" or on foot. A different selection of weapons is available for both combat modes. Player decisions made during the game can have an impact on the game's narrative and the opponents who will be encountered. Have fun stepping on the little humans.