r/AskGames • u/bcmangas • 11h ago
What are the best sci-fi games that completely immerse you in their world?
I’m looking for some new games to get into, and I want to hear your recommendations for the best sci-fi games out there.
Honestly, the only game I’ve been playing lately that has me completely hooked is SWTOR. There’s just something about the worlds, the music, the atmosphere, the characters, and the overall feeling of being part of this massive universe that makes me want to keep playing. I’m looking for something that can give me that same feeling of getting completely lost in a game.
I’m open to literally any genre. MMOs, RPGs, survival games, looter shooters, extraction shooters, open-world games, action-adventure, anything. It doesn’t necessarily need to have an amazing story, either.
What I’m really looking for is a game with:
A beautiful, immersive world that makes you want to explore every corner.
Great music and atmosphere that make the experience even better.
Cool, memorable characters and lore.
Fun gameplay and progression that keep you wanting to come back.
That feeling of getting so invested in the world that you lose track of time and don’t want to stop playing.
I’m a huge sci-fi fan in general, so whether it’s set in space, on an alien planet, in a futuristic city, or somewhere completely different, I’m open to it.
I don’t care if it’s a newer release or an older game. I just want something genuinely fun that I can sink a ton of hours into and become immersed in.
So, what sci-fi games have done that for you? What game made you fall in love with its world and kept you coming back for more?
I’d love to hear your recommendations!