Bioshock Series
We encounter a dystopian structure in a sci-fi world. This horror-infused production immerses you in a completely different first-person shooter experience. This adventure, in which we strive to put an end to a dangerous situation, pushes us to create our greatest weapon: Ourselves.
Release Date: 2013
Publisher 2K
Metacritic Score: 93(Average)
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. Series
S.T.A.L.K.E.R. is an ideal series for fans of the Chernobyl disaster, enriched with the BŞN genre. If you like the survival, action genre; this post-apocalyptic game will be one of your first doors.
Release Date: 2009
Publisher GSC Game World
Metacritic Score: 79(Average)
The Witcher Series
Imagine people specially trained to hunt creatures: They are not ordinary people, and they make great sacrifices along the way. The hardships they overcome result in being ostracized and despised by humans. The adventure of Geralt, one of these creature hunters, and the mysterious, sometimes terrifying, sometimes passionate journey that awaits him awaits us, the players. The Witcher series, which comes across with RPG and adventure genres, is a world that fantasy lovers should definitely visit.
Release Date: 2015
Publisher CD PROJEKT RED
Metacritic Score: 89(Average)
Dune: Spice Wars
Are you ready for a journey through the universe of Dune, one of the science fiction classics? A real-time strategy game where you will engage in various battles and actions to rule the harsh deserts on the planet Arrakis is waiting for you.
Release Date: 2017
Publisher: Funcom, Shiro Games
Metacritic Score: 73
Parasite Eve Series
The human race is facing its end. New York City police officer Aya Brea’s goal is to eliminate this threat. For this, she goes after Eve and our adventure begins. This series, which is a survival-horror game, is also a cult production in Japanese RPGs.
Release Date: 2000
Publisher: Square, Square Enix, Square Electronic Arts
Metacritic Score: 80(Average)
Middle-Earth Series
A game from the universe of Tolkien, who has the honor of being called the “father of the fantasy genre” by many with his classics of the fantasy genre, The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit, is coming into our lens this time. A brand new and challenging journey awaits us as we try to stop Sauron.
Release Date: 2017
Publisher WB Games
Metacritic Score: 82(Average)
Spec Ops: The Line
This game, which is clearly stated by the producers to be an adaptation of Heart of Darkness, takes us to a very different Dubai from the one we know. A team of three, including our character, sets out to find out what happened to the Colonel and his unit after they disappeared. Terrorists who want to take over the city, innocent people, and our mission are three separate problems. This third-person shooter and action genre game is definitely a must for fans of the war genre.
Release Date: 2012
Publisher 2K, Missing Link Games
Metacritic Score: 76
Metro Series
In 2013, an apocalypse strikes our world: Almost all of humanity perishes and the earth becomes a toxic wasteland. The subway lines, the only refuge for the few survivors, are not enough to save us. This post-apocalyptic BŞN game is waiting for action-horror fans, where we struggle with monsters and human beings who are much more dangerous than monsters.
Release Date: 2019
Publisher Deep Silver
Metacritic Score: 85(Average)
Tom Clancy’s Rainbow Six Siege
Rainbow Six, the sequel to Without Remorse, is the source of this game. This production about technologically advanced countries fighting against terrorism in two ways, defense and attack; Multiplayer, BŞN and competition genres.
Release Date: 2015
Publisher Ubisoft
Metacritic Score: 73
Suikoden Series
Adapted from the classic Chinese novel Water Margin, the Japanese translation of which is Suikoden, this series touches on 108 heroes mentioned in the novel in each game. This series, which can be considered one of the classics as JRYO, is still being played today with its fans, invites you to an endless adventure.
Release Date: 2023
Publisher KONAMI
Metacritic Score: 75(Average)
World War Z
The book of the same name is a constantly paced work that reflects the impact of the Z virus on readers from political and sociological perspectives. The game is no different from the book, finding us players with a very high-paced structure. This multiplayer, online game is about an intense struggle against the zombies coming in droves.
Release Date: 2021
Publisher Saber Interactive Inc
Metacritic Score: 67
A Total War Saga: Troy
This game, which brings us the Trojan War as we see it in the Iliad epic, takes you into the middle of the war with its real-time strategy structure. If you are interested in mythology and history, if you are someone who loves strategy games, this game is worth a chance.
Release Date: 2020
Publisher: Feral Interactive, Sega, SEGA of America
Metacritic Score: 75
Sherlock Holmes Series
Everyone knows the detective stories of the famous detective Sherlock Holmes. The detective, who leads the way from crimes to answers, from criminals to victims, is also coming to our screens. Sherlock games, which promise a different experience with many games for those who love solving crimes, are among the series you can take a look at.
Release Date: 2023
Publisher Frogwares
Metacritic Score: 68(Average)
Romance of The Three Kingdoms Series
Named after the English translation of the historical book about the Three Kingdoms in Chinese history, this turn-based strategy game has a structure that takes you back to those times. You will find yourself in diplomacy and war while carrying the traces of Asian history in each game from the past to the present.
Release Date: 2021
Publisher: KOEI TECMO GAMES CO., LTD.
Metacritic Score: 70(Average)
I Have No Mouth, And I Must Scream
Based on the short story of the same name, written at the height of the Cold War and the risk of nuclear war, this play serves as an alternate history that is terrifying to contemplate. We enter the minds of five tortured individuals and try to unravel the mystery behind them. Point & click, horror and adventure lovers can give it a chance.
Release Date: 1996
Publisher Nightdive Studios
Metacritic Score: Not found
Hogwarts Legacy
Hogwarts Legacy, the latest game in the Harry Potter series, gives us the chance to become a student at Hogwarts. A variety of magic options, a great visual feast and a personalized main character will make fans of the universe live their childhood dreams, while those who are not fans of the universe will have a different experience. Unfortunately, this open-world and RPG production can only be experienced by one person.
Release Date: 2023
Publisher Warner Bros. Games
Metacritic Score: 84
American McGee’s Alice Series
You may know “Alice in Wonderland”, one of the world classics in children’s books. This game series brings the universe to your screens with a twisted and terrifying structure that is far from your dreams. This three-dimensional platformer, slice-and-dice, action-adventure game stands out with its gothic designs.
Release Date: 2011
Publisher Electronic Arts
Metacritic Score: 77
Agatha Christie – Murder on The Orient Express
One of the classics of crime, “Murder on the Orient Express” has been adapted to the game world. While trying to find out who the killer is, you will feel yourself in the novel and even experience it personally.
Release Date: 2023
Publisher Microids
Metacritic Score: 64
Castlevania Series
This Japanese series based on the Dracula novel is one of the metroidvania classics. This series, in which we sometimes play as a monster hunter and sometimes as a vampire, has tried to revitalize its existence with different genres while coming to the present day. If you are interested in this production that includes ripping and slashing, three-dimensional, adventure genres and you are not interested in retro experience; you can also take a look at the latest games.
Release Date: 2010
Publisher KONAMI
Metacritic Score: 78(Average)
The Amazing Adventures of Van Helsing Series
Another adaptation of the Dracula novel, this production brings monster hunter Van Helsing to life. Monsters won’t be the only problem we’ll face while we’re waiting for a ripping action RPG. If you are interested in the isometric structure, you can also experience it with your friends.
Release Date: 2015
Publisher NeocoreGames
Metacritic Score: 73
Reigns: Game of Thrones
A beloved fantasy series, Song of Ice and Fire, or Game of Thrones as the series is called, of course had to be on our list. We wanted to do this with the card game and RPG version, which is a simple but highly functional way to navigate the problems that come our way by simply swiping the cards with a single motion, while sometimes getting into unexpected and quite brutal situations. If it’s a universe you love and you’re interested in it, it’s definitely worth a try.
Release Date: 2018
Publisher Devolver Digital
Metacritic Score: 84
Fahrenheit 541
This game, which is an adaptation of the famous science fiction novel of the same name, takes place exactly five years after the end of the book. Considering the year it was released, you will notice the similarity of the alternative fiction genre to the visual novel. This game, which consists almost entirely of text, promises you an experience not unlike a novel.
Release Date: 1984
Publisher Trillium
Metacritic Score: Not found
Fight Club
This book, which is also very famous with the movie of the same name, of course came to our screens as a game. As expected, Fight Club, a fighting game, gives us the chance to fight as any of the 12 characters in the book, including the main characters, either with friends or with any player online.
Release Date: 2004
Publisher Vivendi Universal Games
Metacritic Score: 37
The Godfather Series
This detective and thriller series has found its place in the game world as well as the classic movie adaptation with the same name. This action-adventure series will take you inside the Italian mafia. Are you ready for a journey where you will get your hands dirty while trying to earn money and prestige?
Release Date: 2009
Publisher Electronic Arts
Metacritic Score: 71(Average)
Metamorphosis
One day you wake up and find yourself transformed into a small insect. What do you do? Metamorphosis, based on the novel of the same name, promises you a unique experience.
Release Date: 2020
Publisher Untold Tales
Metacritic Score: 69
Mount & Blade: With Fire & Sword
“With Fire & Sword”, a historical book of the same name, tells the story of Poland in the 17th century. For those who want to take a completely different historical journey with Mount & Blade’s combat system, an ideal door is waiting for you.
Release Date: 2011
Publisher TaleWorlds Entertainment
Metacritic Score: 68
That was our list. I hope you enjoyed it and that it contributed to you. If there are any games and books you would like to see that are not on this list, please let us know below. We wish you good reading and good games.
