Best Sci-Fi Shooters and Action Games

Borderlands 2 stands out in this ranking for its unique blend of first-person shooting, irreverent humor, and a vast sci-fi world filled with alien planets and eccentric characters. Its system of thousands of procedurally generated guns and a distinctive cel-shading art style make it a memorable and highly replayable action experience.

• Brings numerous improvements

BioShock stands out in this ranking for its innovative blend of first-person shooting with genetic powers, all immersed in the fascinating and decadent underwater utopia of Rapture. Its deep narrative and complex moral choices elevate the gameplay experience beyond a simple shooter, offering an unforgettable science fiction world.

• Enhanced and updated version of the classic BioShock

Halo: Combat Evolved revolutionized the console shooter genre with its fluid gameplay, advanced enemy AI, and iconic level design. Its science fiction setting, featuring the mysterious Halo ring and the alien threat of the Covenant, laid the groundwork for countless subsequent titles.

• Drove sales for the Xbox console

• Major exclusive title for the Xbox console

Returnal stands out in this ranking for its frenetic third-person shooter gameplay and its challenging death-and-resurrection loop. Its alien sci-fi atmosphere, combined with an intriguing narrative and immersive sound design, creates a unique and captivating action experience.

• Visually very rich

• Mix of science fiction, horror, and mystery that keeps the player intrigued

• Sci-fi atmosphere and aesthetic

Destiny 2 stands out in this ranking for its deep science fiction narrative and fluid first-person shooter gameplay. It offers an expansive and visually stunning universe, filled with alien factions, advanced technology, and cosmic mysteries that captivate players.

• Pure science fiction

Control offers a unique shooter experience with its supernatural combat and an arsenal of telekinetic weapons, all set within the mysterious and shifting "Oldest House," a reality-bending science fiction environment. Its intriguing narrative and oppressive atmosphere make it a standout title in the genre.

• Dynamic and destructible combat

• Eerie sci-fi atmosphere

• Federal Bureau of Control exploration

• Intriguing and mysterious narrative

Mass Effect 2 stands out for its deep science fiction narrative and polished third-person shooter gameplay. It offers an expansive universe filled with memorable characters and impactful choices that resonate throughout the galaxy.

• Takes you to visit the most remote corners of the universe

• You will recruit an elite team of skilled and dangerous experts

Deus Ex: Human Revolution stands out in this ranking for its innovative cyberpunk world design, which merges a deep science fiction narrative with shooter and stealth gameplay mechanics. The freedom of choice in approaching situations and the protagonist's cybernetic enhancements offer an immersive and unique action experience within a dystopian universe.

• Themes of conspiracies and secret societies

• Popular cyberpunk setting

• Action adventure with playable elements

DOOM Eternal stands out in this ranking for its frenetic first-person shooter gameplay, which exceptionally blends melee and ranged combat. Its setting in a dystopian and demonic science fiction universe, with intricate level design and a powerful soundtrack, solidifies it as a benchmark for the genre.

• Visually impressive on Series S

• All consoles hit their frame target

Half-Life 2 redefines immersive storytelling in sci-fi shooters with its fluid gameplay and innovative physics engine. Its dystopian world and oppressive atmosphere create an unforgettable gaming experience, solidifying its status as a genre cornerstone.

• Dynamic environments

• Innovative first-person shooter with a lasting impact

• Profound impact on the video game industry

• Highly acclaimed video game