Science fiction and fantasy are two popular genres of games. Games like Mass Effect, Days Gone, and Halo have highlighted popular tropes in the sci-fi genre. Meanwhile, Breath of the Wild and Elden Ring are great examples of how fantasy games have evolved over the years.
However, fans looking to combine both genres in one have plenty of options. Science fantasy is a hybrid genre that combines elements from both fantasy and sci-fie. Games in this genre will often take place in worlds where supernatural occurrences can be backed by science. Star Wars, Borderlands, Death Stranding, and Warhammer are just a few examples of science fantasy in video games. There are plenty of great stories and characters to find within this genre.
10 Marvel's Guardians of the Galaxy
In Marvel’s Guardians of the Galaxy, players will ride across the cosmos as Star-Lord. Players will have to persuade their unpredictable crew to join them.
Players will get to explore a new take on the Guardians of the Galaxy, that still stays faithful to the series. The world is inhabited by iconic and original Marvel characters. In addition, the choices players make will result in a variety of consequences, from light-hearted to unexpected. The game also features an all-star 80s mixtape for the soundtrack.
9 Star Wars Jedi: Fallen Order
Star Wars: Jedi Fallen Order is a third-person action-adventure that puts players in the role of a Jedi Padawan who escapes the purge during Order 66. Players will have to pick up the pieces of their past to complete training.
The journey will not be easy, however, due to the movements of the Empire and its inquisitors. Players will have to master their abilities through combat and strategy. There are plenty of iconic characters, locations, weapons, equipment, and enemies throughout the game. The game also features new characters, locations, and creatures to the Star Wars franchise.
8 Borderlands 2
Borderlands 2 lets players play as one of four vault hunters that must battle their way through a massive alien world full of monsters, psychos, and machines. In addition, players will have to take on the evil mastermind Handsome Jack to save the day.
There are a ton of procedurally generated weapons, class mods, and more, which gives players the ability to create numerous builds. Borderlands 2 also supports cooperative play for up to four players.
7 Prey
Players wake on Talos 1 a space station orbiting the moon in Prey. They will quickly discover that the space station is overrun with alien creatures with strange abilities that they must fight if they want to stay alive. In Prey, players will have to uncover the secrets of their past as well as their connection to the experiment.
The creatures lurking throughout the station have various powers, such as the ability to mimic everyday items like mugs and tools. The creatures will also attempt to feast on organic material, including the humans on the ship. Players can gain Typhon abilities that mimic several of the alien powers.
6 Doom Eternal
In Doom Eternal, various creatures from Hell are invading Earth, and players must become the Slayer in order to push them back. The single-player campaign takes players across several dimensions full of challenging creatures.
Doom Eternal is perfect for players looking for a fast-paced and action-packed game. Players are armed with a variety of heavy weapons, and abilities that make them faster and stronger. Doom Eternal also offers a multiplayer mode that lets two players become demons, and they must try to defeat their friend a single slayer.
5 Zenith: The Last City
Zenith: The Last City is a great MMO that draws inspiration from JRPGs. The world of Zenith is full of fantasy elements from relaxing oceanside towns to mountain ranges. There are also plenty of dungeons to explore.
Players are able to join guilds and parties to team up and take down world bosses. They can also fly and climb anywhere in the game, making the VR experience even more exciting.
4 Pokemon Legends: Arceus
In Pokemon Legends: Arceus players are pulled into an early period of Pokemon history. Players will survey, research, and catch Pokemon in the Sinnoh region. There are sci-fi aspects like time travel and advancing technology, set in a somewhat fantastical world.
In addition to completing the region’s first Pokedex, players will find themselves helping calm frenzied Pokemon and discovering the secrets behind the space-time rift in the sky. Each region in the game features its own distinct natural features and ecosystems. Certain Pokemon in each region have special abilities and are even known for helping humans in the region.
3 Deep Rock Galactic
In Deep Rock Galactic, players can team up with their friends to take on the roles of space dwarves in one-hundred percent destructible caves. Players will be tasked with exploring procedurally generated cave systems and mining resources.
The caves of Deep Rock Galactic are also full of endless hordes of alien monsters. Players can choose between four classes, several of which can help defend the rest of the party. Flamethrowers, turrets, Gatling guns, and platform launchers are just a few examples of the high-tech gadgets players have access to.
2 Sable
In Sable, players will take on the role of Sable, a young Ibexi setting out on a rite of passage called the Gliding. Players will go on a journey of self-discovery through a vast desert landscape. While on this journey, players will have a chance to explore bustling cities and smaller settlements full of unique characters. Some characters will ask Sable for assistance, in exchange for badges that will be used to craft masks that will ultimately decide Sable’s profession.
In addition, players can explore long-forgotten remnants of past civilizations, and discover the history behind the world's current state and the cultures that sprung up.
1 Horizon Zero Dawn
Horizon Zero Dawn lets players step into the shoes of Aloy, a young machine hunter in a world full of mechanical animals. In Horizon Zero Dawn, players will use bows and arrows, spears, and stealth to take down hostile machines and enemies as they traverse the world.
While exploring the post-apocalyptic world, players can find audio logs that will reveal various details on how the world has reached this point. Throughout the world, humans live in primitive tribes, while previous modern-day civilizations are known as the Old Ones. Each tribe has developed distinct relationships with machines and the natural world.