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The best sci-fi games on Xbox
Starships, distant planets and visions of the future: games with science fiction at their heart.
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1 Cyberpunk 2077
- Sci-fi setting
A first-person RPG in a dense metropolis of the future, with many ways to approach each mission.
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2 Portal 2
- Sci-fi setting
A brilliant first-person physics puzzler where you bend space with the portal gun through the decaying test chambers of Aperture Science, driven by the razor-sharp wit of GLaDOS and Wheatley. A separate co-op campaign adds clever two-player puzzles.
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3 Half-Life 2
- Sci-fi setting
A landmark first-person shooter that sends Gordon Freeman through alien-occupied City 17, blending seamless cutscene-free storytelling with physics-driven puzzles and the iconic Gravity Gun.
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4 Mass Effect 2
- Sci-fi setting
Commander Shepard assembles a crew of specialists for a suicide mission, blending cover-based shooting with unforgettable companions and choices that decide who lives and dies.
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5 Mass Effect
- Sci-fi setting
As Commander Shepard, you lead your Normandy crew across the galaxy chasing a rogue Spectre in a landmark sci-fi RPG built around its dialogue wheel, companion bonds and choices that carry into the sequels. Combat is real-time cover shooting with pausable squad powers.
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6 Mass Effect 3
- Sci-fi setting
The emotional finale of Shepard's trilogy pairs tight cover-shooting and combinable squad powers with a galaxy-wide war effort, where choices carried across three games decide who lives, who dies, and which civilizations survive.
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7 Dead Space
- Sci-fi setting
As engineer Isaac Clarke, you fight through the derelict mining ship USG Ishimura, strategically dismembering grotesque Necromorphs limb by limb. Its diegetic HUD-free interface, scarce ammo and oppressive sound design make it a landmark of sci-fi horror.
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8 No Man's Sky
- Sci-fi setting
A near-infinite procedurally generated universe where you hop freely between vivid alien planets, gather resources, build bases and upgrade your ships. Years of free updates have turned it into a relaxed sci-fi sandbox with optional co-op.
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9 Pragmata
- Sci-fi setting
Capcom's sci-fi action game on a lunar station blends third-person shooting with real-time hacking, as android companion Diana cracks enemy defenses while Hugh fires. Their bond drives the story.
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10 Dead Space 2
- Sci-fi setting
Isaac Clarke carves through a Necromorph-infested space station with strategic dismemberment while battling his own haunting hallucinations. It is a faster, more cinematic sequel that keeps the original's oppressive sci-fi horror intact.
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11 Deus Ex: Human Revolution
- Sci-fi setting
A cyberpunk immersive sim with a striking black-and-gold Renaissance aesthetic, where augmented agent Adam Jensen can tackle every mission through stealth, hacking, persuasion or brute force. Layered levels and a conspiracy plot about transhumanism reward curiosity and experimentation.
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12 Destiny 2
- Sci-fi setting
A free-to-play looter shooter with best-in-class gunplay, where you roam the solar system as a Guardian wielding space magic and chasing ever-better gear. It truly shines in demanding co-op raids with friends and in its PvP modes.
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13 Halo: Combat Evolved
- Sci-fi setting
The landmark shooter where Master Chief battles the alien Covenant across a mysterious ringworld, with smart enemy AI, vehicles and open combat sandboxes. An iconic soundtrack and split-screen co-op helped redefine console shooters.
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14 Titanfall 2
- Sci-fi setting
A lightning-fast shooter built on wall-running and double jumps, with a short but inventive campaign about the bond between a rifleman and his mech BT-7274. It pairs that with fluid multiplayer where pilots and Titans clash on the same battlefield.
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15 Halo 3
- Sci-fi setting
Master Chief closes out the war against the Covenant in an epic campaign of sandbox firefights and vehicle battles. It also offers a legendary multiplayer suite, four-player co-op, Forge and an iconic score.
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16 Mass Effect: Andromeda
- Sci-fi setting
As the Pathfinder, you explore open alien planets on foot with a jetpack and in the Nomad rover, searching for a new home for humanity in an uncharted galaxy. It pairs fast, mobile third-person combat built on freely mixed skill profiles with BioWare's trademark companion relationships.
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17 Dune: Awakening
- Sci-fi setting
A survival MMO on Arrakis where you battle thirst, sandstorms and sandworms, build bases and fight rival guilds over precious spice. Its draw is a faithful, atmospheric take on the Dune universe, including the lore's Mentat and Bene Gesserit skill paths.
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18 Alien: Isolation
- Sci-fi setting
A nerve-shredding survival horror game where, as Amanda Ripley, you are hunted through Sevastopol station by an unpredictable, unkillable Alien. Its faithful lo-fi retro-futurist look from the 1979 film and constant dread make hiding in lockers terrifying.
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19 Halo Infinite
- Sci-fi setting
Master Chief returns to a semi-open ringworld where the grappleshot and vehicles let you tackle Banished outposts your own way, framed by a more personal story. A free-to-play multiplayer suite brings back classic, fast-paced Halo arena combat.
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20 The Outer Worlds 2
- Sci-fi setting
Obsidian's satirical first-person sci-fi RPG drops you into a new colony system rife with corporate absurdity, where dialogue choices, skills and even character flaws meaningfully shape your path. Opinionated companions and dark humor make every decision entertaining.
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21 Halo 2
- Sci-fi setting
Bungie's landmark sci-fi shooter tells its war story from both sides, switching between Master Chief and the Arbiter, with dual-wielding, vehicle hijacking and co-op. Its pioneering Xbox Live matchmaking multiplayer made it a console online legend.
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22 Soma
- Sci-fi setting
A harrowing combat-free horror journey through a ruined deep-sea research station that confronts you with unsettling questions about consciousness and identity. Its philosophical story lingers long after the credits roll.
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23 Halo: Reach
- Sci-fi setting
A tragic last stand on the planet Reach: as part of the Spartan squad Noble Team, you fight a hopeless war against the Covenant in a gripping, somber campaign. Co-op, Firefight, Forge and legendary competitive multiplayer round it out.
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24 The Outer Worlds
- Sci-fi setting
Obsidian's satirical space RPG drops you into a corporate-run colony where your dialogue choices and allegiances decide the fate of its factions. Biting humor, likeable companions and first-person gunplay define the experience.
What matters with Sci-fi games
Sci-fi games let you step into futures that don't exist yet, from neon megacities to derelict space stations and uncharted planets. The genre covers a wide range, so it helps to decide first what kind of experience you want: a long, choice-driven RPG, a tight story-focused shooter, a puzzle game, horror, or an open-ended sandbox you can play alongside friends.
If you want a story you shape yourself, the Mass Effect trilogy is the obvious pick, since choices made in Mass Effect carry through Mass Effect 2 and into Mass Effect 3. Cyberpunk 2077 suits players who like a dense open city and many ways to approach each mission, while Deus Ex: Human Revolution offers a similar freedom in more compact, layered levels where stealth, hacking and persuasion are all valid options. For something shorter and sharper, Portal 2 combines clever physics puzzles with genuinely funny writing and adds a separate two-player co-op campaign.
Consider pace and tone too. Dead Space 2 is tense, oppressive horror built around strategic dismemberment, while No Man's Sky is a relaxed exploration sandbox with optional co-op. Half-Life 2 and Episode Two deliver focused, cutscene-free storytelling, and Destiny 2 is the pick if you want a free-to-play shooter centered on co-op raids and PvP.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best sci-fi RPG on Xbox?
The Mass Effect trilogy is a top choice for story and companions, with choices carrying across all three games. Cyberpunk 2077 and Deus Ex: Human Revolution are strong alternatives if you prefer cyberpunk settings and freedom in how you tackle missions.
Are there good co-op sci-fi games on Xbox?
Portal 2 has a dedicated two-player co-op campaign with its own puzzles, and No Man's Sky offers optional co-op exploration. Destiny 2 is built around playing with friends, especially in its raids.
Which sci-fi game on Xbox is best for horror fans?
Dead Space 2 is the clear pick, with Isaac Clarke fighting Necromorphs on an infested space station. It is faster and more cinematic than the original while keeping its oppressive atmosphere.
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