Highlights
- Germany is known for producing great games across a variety of genres.
- Anno 1800, Crysis 3, and The Surge 2 are standout games developed in Germany that offer immersive gameplay experiences in different genres.
- Games like Destroy All Humans!, Risen, and BeamNG.Drive also deserve recognition for their unique concepts and gameplay mechanics.
Germany is a country that has produced many great games of all genres. Some players don't even pay attention to the developers behind their favorite games, even giants such as Bethesda, choosing instead to focus on the game itself rather than the team who made it.
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All this being said, some fantastic games are coming from Germany every year, and players should keep their eyes peeled for them. Here are some great games that were developed in Germany that all players should check out.
1 Anno 1800
Ubisoft Blue Byte
Anno 1800
- Platform(s)
- PC , PS5 , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S , Microsoft Windows
- Released
- April 20, 2019
- Genre(s)
- Real-Time Strategy , Simulation
- Developer
- Blue Byte
Anno 1800 is one of the most popular games of its genre, and for good reason. As a city-building strategy game, it is very in-depth and complicated for players who enjoy sinking their teeth into a game and playing for long stretches of time. The game takes players through the Industrial Revolution and puts them in control of a city, forcing them to manage everything about it as the world changes around them.
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Anno 1800 is a fantastic game developed by one of the most well-known German game developers, Ubisoft Blue Byte. The company is also known for the long-running The Settlers series.
2 Crysis 3
Crytek Studios
Crysis 3 tells the story of a nanosuit holder on a quest to get vengeance on the Alpha Cenph. Much like the other games in the franchise, it's a first-person shooter focused on the nanosuit and its abilities, but this game offers a lot more in the way of stealth gameplay and for that alone, players should check it out. Players can still go all in guns blazing if they choose to, though!
Crysis 3 is the closing game of the Crysis trilogy and should not be missed by any players looking for a fun first-person shooter.
3 Destroy All Humans!
Black Forest Games
Destroy All Humans! is a game with an extremely simple goal: destroying the human race and harvesting DNA. The game parodies Cold War-era alien-invasion movies and takes place in 1950s America.
Players control an alien named Crypto as he defeats enemies, with abilities allowing him to disguise himself as a human or telekinesis. With six locations in the game, players can explore the world around them while completing their nefarious duties. Destroy All Humans! is a fun action game that is just silly enough to put a smile on gamers' faces.
4 The Surge 2
Deck13 Interactive
For players seeking an action RPG from a German developer, The Surge 2 is a great option. The game is set on an earth ruined by humans exhausting all available resources, leading humanity to the brink of extinction.
The player's journey is focused on finding the granddaughter of the founder of the company who is trying to save the world in a way that will kill off 95% of the remaining population. The story is intense and matched with fantastic gameplay. In short, The Surge 2 is the whole package.
5 OMSI 2
MR Software
Germany is perhaps best known for simulator games, and OMSI 2 is one of these. The game is a bus-driving simulator set after the fall of the Berlin Wall, with a chronology feature that takes the game from 1986 through to 1994. Players can get an authentic driving experience in this game, as even the schedules have been lovingly recreated from the time the game is set. Players looking for an oddly relaxing game to play should look no further.
OMSI 2 may not sound thrilling, but it is the mundane nature of it that makes it such a good game.
6 Risen
Piranha Bytes
Risen is a highly acclaimed action RPG set in the fictional mountainous nation of Faranga Island. The player character's goal is to defeat the High Inquisitor of the nation, but this only starts part way into the game. The journey truly begins as a stowaway on a small ship heading towards the island, and as they arrive, they are faced with the control of the dictator-like High Inquisitor, setting the rest of the plot into motion.
Risen is the first game in the series and thus serves as a great starting point for new players as they explore the island and level up a variety of skills.
7 BeamNG.Drive
BeamNG
BeamNG.Drive is a vehicle simulation game with an excellent physics engine. The game has no real vehicle manufacturers but makes up for this by inventing some, attaching backstories to each fictional brand, and making the vehicles look similar to real-world equivalents. There are scenarios and time trials available for players, but they can also experiment and drive with no specific goals in mind.
BeamNG.Drive is one of the most realistic driving games in terms of physics and is definitely worth trying out, even for players who wouldn't usually go for driving simulators.
8 Tropico 6
Limbic Entertainment
The Tropico series is one of the more well-known government games out there, and Tropico 6 is the best one to go for, especially for players only getting the base game. The player once again takes the reins of El Presidente and leads the titular tropical island nation through four eras, from Colonial times to the present day. However, players should be careful when making decisions as their actions can quickly lead to a revolt if citizens aren't happy.
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Tropico 6 is one of the most fleshed-out games of the series, and players who have yet to check it out shouldn't delay. Fans may find themselves hooked right from the start!
9 Spec-Ops: The Line
Yager Development
Serving as the reboot of the Spec Ops series, Spec-Ops: The Line is a third-person shooter with an unexpected anti-war message to go along with it. As players progress through the game, Captain Martin Walker begins to experience hallucinations, and his sanity deteriorates further. This is all about the horrors of war, making it a game with an important message, and not just about mindlessly shooting as many enemies as possible.
Spec-Ops: The Line is a great game for players seeking something different from the usual third-person shooter formula in gaming.
10 Dorfromantik
Toukana Interactive
For the cozy gamers, Dorfromantik is a breathtaking city-building puzzle game. Players spend the game placing tiles to create a peaceful landscape. The tiles are made of different biomes, from rivers to railroads, and the puzzle comes with a limit of tiles. The game begins with only 40, and players need to organize them in the best way for the city they're building. It sounds simple, but it can get complicated quickly.
Dorfromantik is a charming puzzle game with a relaxing vibe, making it perfect for players needing a break.
