Best Video Games Starring Androids and Robots

Horizon Zero Dawn stands out in this ranking due to its protagonist, Aloy, a skilled hunter who battles a post-apocalyptic world dominated by colossal, biomechanical machines. The game explores the relationship between humanity and these robotic creations, presenting a universe rich in lore about their origin and purpose.

• Immersive and detailed open world

• Strategic combat against colossal machines

• Intriguing and mysterious story

• Exploration of post-apocalyptic ruins

NieR: Automata stands out for its profound exploration of existence and humanity through its android protagonists, 2B and 9S. The game's narrative tackles complex philosophical themes about consciousness, purpose, and identity, presented in a poignant way through mechanical characters.

• Absolutely perfect soundtrack

• Remarkable art design

• Gameplay

Ratchet & Clank is a standout title in this ranking due to the iconic titular duo. Ratchet, the Lombax, and Clank, the robot, form an inseparable pair whose unique adventures and abilities are at the heart of the gameplay experience. Their relationship and well-developed personalities make them memorable characters within the pantheon of robotic protagonists.

• Innovative platforming and shooting gameplay

• Vibrant and varied level design

• Witty humor and fun dialogue

• Wide variety of unique weapons and gadgets

Detroit: Become Human stands out in this ranking for its profound exploration of consciousness and humanity through its playable android characters. The game offers branching narratives and complex moral decisions that allow the player to define the identity and destiny of the robotic protagonists.

Armored Core focuses on deep mecha customization, allowing players to design and pilot their own combat robots. The gameplay is characterized by intense mecha battles, blending strategy and action with robots as protagonists.

• Fast-paced and strategic action

• Iconic robot design

• Challenging and varied missions

• Deep unit customization

Overwatch features a diverse roster of android and robot heroes, each with unique designs and abilities that make them central characters in the game. These robotic characters are not mere sidekicks but drive the narrative and gameplay.

• Free team action game

• Wide cast of unique heroes

Portal stands out in this ranking for its innovative protagonist, GLaDOS, an artificial intelligence central to the game's narrative and mechanics. The gameplay focuses on solving spatial puzzles using the portal gun, a tool intrinsically linked to the game's robotic and logical nature.

• Offers hours of never-before-seen puzzles

• Narrative adventure based on logic puzzles

Mega Man X4 stands out in this ranking for its iconic portrayal of Mega Man X, a powerful android with advanced combat abilities. The game explores X's struggle against robotic tyranny, presenting a narrative focused on the autonomy and destiny of artificial beings.

• Fantastic title that changed the franchise

• More elaborate and complex story

• One of the best games in the X saga

• Some of the best weapons in the series

Chrono Trigger stands out in this ranking due to the iconic and endearing presence of Robo, an android character with a deep story arc and a well-developed personality. His journey of self-discovery and redemption, along with his crucial role in the plot, makes him a memorable robotic protagonist.

• Cool design

Mega Man Legends stands out in this ranking for its innovative gameplay and its charismatic robot protagonist, Mega Man Volnutt. The game offers a unique experience of exploration and combat in a three-dimensional world, featuring a mechanical hero who must unravel ancient mysteries.