"Even when a video game is inspired by an existing sci-fi movie or book series, as is the case with the Star Wars franchise, a popular game like Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic can bring new life to beloved series and illuminate new sides to well-loved sci-fi worlds. Just look at 2025! Whether it's navigating the intricate fraction politics of The Outer Worlds 2 or the isolated desolation of space in Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector,"
"Although some of this year's most-anticipated sci-fi games (looking at you, Metroid Prime 4: Beyond) have not been released yet, there are still plenty of great games to dive into. In this list, we're highlighting all the best sci-fi games released in 2025. Fans of the genre will find a wide variety of games - anything from futuristic puzzle games to thrilling first-person shooters as options released this year."
The history of video games runs alongside the history of science fiction, with many games advancing sci-fi genres despite limited recognition. Major television sci-fi franchises such as Halo and Fallout originated as video games, and games like Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic can revitalize existing franchises and reveal new narrative facets. 2025 demonstrated strong game-driven sci-fi storytelling, from political intrigue in The Outer Worlds 2 to the lonely expanse of Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector. While some high-profile titles remain unreleased, 2025 offered a wide range of sci-fi games across genres, including lighter titles like Nubby's Number Factory and period-set Kaizen: A Factory Story.
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