7 Classic Sci-Fi Games You Forgot Were Awesome

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Science fiction is a popular choice for video game creators. Games aren’t limited by reality, which allows developers to be incredibly creative and build imaginative new worlds. Over the years, we’ve seen many fantastic sci-fi games, including famous series like Halo, Mass Effect, and BioShock. Unfortunately, some truly excellent games haven’t gotten the recognition they deserve, and have either been overlooked or forgotten. It’s a pity, because these games were ambitious and well-made, and deserve more attention.

Here are seven classic sci-fi games you might’ve forgotten.

7) Beyond Good & Evil

Despite the uncertainty surrounding a sequel (and recent studio cancellations), Beyond Good & Evil remains well-known thanks to Ubisoft’s continued talk of its development. Regardless of whether that sequel ever arrives, the original BG&E is a fantastic game. It cleverly combines puzzles and stealth, all within a richly detailed world populated with memorable characters. Plus, it still looks amazing after all these years, having been released in 2003. While a sequel would be welcome, don’t count on it happening anytime soon.

6) Deus Ex: Human Revolution

Following the beloved PC classics Deus Ex and Invisible War was a tough challenge for Human Revolution. Luckily, it largely delivered on expectations and successfully updated the gameplay. Like its predecessors, Human Revolution emphasized player choice, allowing you to tackle missions in any way you preferred and feel in control of the story. It even spawned a sequel, Mankind Divided, though disappointing sales led Square Enix to abandon further installments. The IP has since been sold, so a return is possible, but it’s a shame that Human Revolution often gets overlooked compared to the original two games.

5) Command & Conquer

The Command & Conquer series boasts many excellent strategy games. I especially enjoy Red Alert 3 because of its incredible voice cast – Tim Curry, Peter Stormare, J.K. Simmons, and George Takei were brilliant choices for a real-time strategy game. They even added Ric Flair in an expansion! However, most of the games in the series are worth checking out. Luckily, Electronic Arts released a remastered collection in 2020, making it easy to play the original C&C and Red Alert titles.

4) The Dig

In 1995, LucasArts was a leading force in adventure games. They teamed up with Steven Spielberg and Orson Scott Card to create a new science fiction game called The Dig. Though it didn’t achieve the same popularity as some of their funnier titles, The Dig was visually impressive and offered challenging puzzles. It didn’t quite meet player expectations for a LucasArts game at the time, so it didn’t receive a huge response. However, if you can look past those initial expectations, The Dig is a solid addition to the studio’s collection of games.

3) Sid Meier’s Alpha Centauri

When Sid Meier and his team left MicroProse to form Firaxis, they didn’t initially have the rights to the Civilization name that had made them famous. However, this didn’t hold them back. They went on to create Alpha Centauri, which many consider the natural evolution of the Civ series, boldly taking it into space. Firaxis would eventually regain the Civ name and largely focus on that franchise, but Alpha Centauri remains a beloved and unforgettable sci-fi strategy game.

2) Star Wars: TIE Fighter

With Star Wars: X-Wing, LucasArts and Totally Games proved they were experts at creating realistic space flight simulations. The sequel built on that success, making the enemy pilots smarter and more challenging. While you can choose to play as the Empire, the fantastic gameplay makes it worthwhile. X-Wing vs. TIE Fighter then introduced multiplayer battles for up to eight players, provided you had the necessary network connection.

1) Wing Commander

As a huge fan, I always say you can swap out any Wing Commander game here – it’s like picking your favorite Command & Conquer! Seriously, Chris Roberts’ series really took space combat to the next level. There are five main games, plus a bunch of spin-offs, so you can really get lost in the story. And Origin Systems was amazing – they even brought in famous actors like John Rhys-Davies, Mark Hamill, and Malcolm McDowell to film live-action scenes, which made everything feel so much more immersive!

The popularity of Wing Commander led to a TV show, multiple novels, and even a film. While there haven’t been any new Wing Commander releases since 2007, the franchise isn’t forgotten. Chris Roberts, the creator, is currently working on Star Citizen, which many consider a spiritual successor to Wing Commander. If Star Citizen fully launches, it will include a single-player campaign called Squadron 42 – designed to recapture the feel of the original Wing Commander games.

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2026-01-26 01:10