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Essential Sci-Fi Video Games Based on Popular TV Shows

Essential Sci-Fi Video Games Based on Popular TV ShowsAlright, fellow spacefarers and genre buffs! As an RPG fan, I've always loved diving deep into rich sci-fi worlds, and it's even better when those worlds come from beloved TV shows. These games really nail the atmosphere and lore, letting you live out your favorite sci-fi fantasies. Get ready to beam up, jump through a Stargate, or explore the Belt!
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    Star Trek: Voyager – Elite Force

    This one put you right into the shoes of Ensign Alex Munro on Voyager's Hazard Team, dealing with Borg, Hirogen, and other classic Trek foes. It was a really immersive first-person shooter that truly felt like an episode of the show!
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    Star Trek Online

    playstartrekonline.com
    If you're looking for an expansive Star Trek experience, this MMORPG is your best bet. You get to command your own starship, explore countless systems, and interact with characters and storylines spanning almost every Trek series. It's a living, breathing Star Trek universe!
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    The Expanse: A Telltale Series

    store.steampowered.com
    Before the show ended, this Telltale game let you play as Camina Drummer, exploring derelict ships and making tough choices in the lawless Belt. The narrative adventure perfectly captured the gritty, morally complex world of The Expanse.
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    Battlestar Galactica Deadlock

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    Even if it's a strategy game, Deadlock absolutely nails the desperate, tactical feel of the modern Battlestar Galactica series. You're commanding the Colonial Fleet against the Cylons, and every jump feels like a life-or-death decision.
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    Stargate SG-1: Unleashed

    stargate.fandom.com
    For fans of Stargate SG-1, this mobile game was a neat way to jump into a new adventure with O'Neill, Carter, Teal'c, and Daniel. It might be older, but it gave you a direct tie-in to the show's universe.
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    Stargate: Timekeepers

    store.steampowered.com
    This newer real-time tactics game throws you into the SG-1 universe, letting you lead a team of specialists to unravel a timeloop mystery and fight the Goa'uld. It’s great to see a modern take on the Stargate gaming world!
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    Defiance

    defiancemachine.com
    Now this was unique! Defiance was an MMO that actually tied its plotlines directly into the concurrent Syfy TV show. Playing the game could influence events in the show, which was a wild concept and a cool way to experience the post-alien invasion world.
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    Doctor Who: The Eternity Clock

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    Stepping into the TARDIS as the Eleventh Doctor and River Song to prevent a catastrophic timeloop? Yes, please! This adventure game delivered classic Doctor Who puzzles and lore, making you feel like you were part of an episode.
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    Doctor Who: The Lonely Assassins

    store.steampowered.com
    This 'found phone' mystery is genuinely unsettling and brilliantly captures the terrifying nature of the Weeping Angels from Doctor Who. It's a super atmospheric puzzle game that really makes you think twice about leaving your phone unattended.
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    The X-Files Game

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    If you ever wanted to be a rookie FBI agent working alongside Mulder and Scully, this full-motion video (FMV) game from the 90s was your chance. It felt like playing through an extended, interactive episode of the classic show, complete with creepy mysteries and paranormal encounters.
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    Star Trek: Resurgence

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    This narrative adventure game really captures the spirit of classic Star Trek, putting you in the shoes of a first officer and an engineering crewman making diplomatic and scientific choices. It feels like a brand new, interactive season of a Trek show.
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    Star Trek: Bridge Crew

    steamcommunity.com
    For the ultimate immersion, especially in VR, Bridge Crew lets you and your friends genuinely feel like you're on the bridge of a Starfleet vessel. Coordinating with your crew to explore space and tackle anomalies is pure Star Trek bliss.

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