Dating all the way back to "Asteroids" and "Space Invaders," the science fiction genre has thrived in the video game medium. Whether it's vehicle-based shoot-'em-ups or action titles, there's just ...

In many ways, the history of video games is also a history of science fiction. Yet games don’t always get the credit they deserve when it comes to advancing sci-fi genres. Still, many of today’s most ...

Science fiction in video games has grown into one of the most imaginative and technically ambitious genres over the last three decades. Developers have explored distant planets, high-tech cities, ...

If you didn't stay up to watch The Game Awards 2025, here's the complete rundown of the hottest sci-fi and space games that ...

It’s a niche genre today, but in the 90s, space combat games were hot thanks to the blockbuster success of the 1990’s Wing Commander. Combining rock-solid gameplay with a branching narrative involving ...

Outside of The Legend of Zelda and Super Mario, Metroid is likely the highest-rated Nintendo property of all. The series, which began on Nintendo GameCube in 2002, has always garnered a ton of praise ...

Lucas Kloberdanz-Dyck is a writer for Collider. He grew up creating lists, stories, and worlds, which led to his love of anime and video games. He attended Sheridan College where he earned an Honours ...

Discover the best short sci-fi series currently available on Netflix, perfect for a weekend marathon with a big bowl of ...

Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook The sci-fi genre is one of the most prominent genres in all of gaming. It’s a great setting for ...

Forget the space battles, we're going planetside with our list of the most must-play sci-fi strategy games, packed full of aliens, robots, and futuristic armies. When you purchase through links on our ...