Science-fiction games by popularity
Compared to a futuristic theme a science fiction theme focuses on the technology side of a conception of a future. What resources will be used, what would the social structure be? where did evolution develop? This theme is mostly used in simulation or strategy games.
Half-Life 2
Action, Shooter By taking the suspense, challenge and visceral charge of the original, and adding startling new realism and responsiveness, Half-Life 2 opens the door to a world where the player'...
Half-Life 2: Episode One
Action, Shooter Half-Life 2: Episode One is the first in a series of new adventures created by Valve that extends the Half-Life 2 single player experience. Stepping into the hazard suit of Dr....
Half-Life 2: Episode Two
Action, Shooter Half-Life 2: Episode Two is the second in a trilogy of new games created by Valve that extends the award-winning and best-selling Half-Life adventure. As Dr. Gordon Freeman, you...
X-Blaster Dominator
Action, Arcade, Shooter, Shoot 'Em Up X-Blaster Dominator is a vertical scrolling shoot'em up in 2D available for Windows and Linux. This is an independent project that I made in C + + with SFML in ArchLinux. In this...
Kerbal Space Program
Simulation, Economy KSP is a game where the players create and manage their own space program. Build spacecraft, fly them, and try to help the Kerbals to fulfill their ultimate mission of conquering...
FreeOrion
4X, Strategy, Turn-based FreeOrion, an open-source game inspired by Master of Orion, is a turn-based game of epic space strategy that builds on the classic '4X' model by incorporating the nation-building...
Starsector
4X, Strategy, Real-time Two hundred years ago, the galaxy was ravaged by war. Planets reduced to cinders with all of their inhabitants. Fleets representing the industrial production of hundreds of...
Unvanquished
Action, Shooter Unvanquished is a fast-paced, futuristic FPS with RTS elements, pitting technologically advanced humans against hordes of highly adaptable aliens. The player can choose from...
Warzone 2100
Strategy, Real-time Warzone 2100 is a 3D realtime strategy game on a future Earth. Upon entering the game you land from your transport and establish your base. Here you conduct research, design and...
Salvation Prophecy
Action, Simulation, Strategy, Real-time Salvation Prophecy is a military space epic. Human, mutant, and robotic factions are at war for galactic domination. Battles rage as space fleets collide, and planet invasions...
Sid Meier’s Alpha Centauri
4X, Strategy, Turn-based Legendary designer Sid Meier presents the next evolution in strategy games, with the addictive gameplay. Explore the alien planet that is your new home and uncover its myriad...
Freeciv
4X, Strategy, Turn-based Freeciv is a Free and Open Source empire-building strategy game inspired by the history of human civilization. The game commences in prehistory and your mission is to lead your...
Zod Engine
Strategy, Real-time Zod Engine is a remake of the 1996 classic game by Bitmap Brothers called Z. Z is a capture the flag style RTS. In this game you command robots and vehicles with the purpose of...
Descent 2 (D2X-XL)
Action, 6DoF, Shooter D2X-XL is a port of Descent 2 to OpenGL. It is an open source project and has received a lot of enhancements compared to Descent 2. My work on this project would not have been...
Zero-K
Strategy, Real-time, Total conversion Zero-K is a FREE, multiplatform, open-source RTS game. It aims to be dynamic, action-packed and hassle-free, full of clever strategies and constantly moving combat with games...
QUAKE LIVE
Action, Shooter QUAKE LIVE is a new and innovative multiplayer game experience from id Software - the creators of DOOM, WOLFENSTEIN and QUAKE - that offers players of all skill levels an easily...
