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Science Fiction

23 classic PC games in the archive carry the science fiction theme tag, spanning 1984-1999.

The 21 companies behind these titles — Adeline Software, Blue Byte, Brøderbund, C Ware and Electronic Arts, plus 16 more — worked in this theme across 2 decades (the 1980s and 1990s). 5 of 23 titles have a known modern re-release, while 17 have unclear current status. The earliest title on record for the science fiction tag, M.U.L.E. (1984): The Multiplayer Game That Shaped a Genre (1984), and the most recent, Divi Dead (1999): C Ware's Horror Visual Novel (1999), bookend that span.

• M.U.L.E. (1984): The Multiplayer Game That Shaped a Genre1984 · Ozark SoftscapeStatus unclear
• Trust and Betrayal: The Legacy of Siboot (1987)1987 · MindscapeStatus unclear
• Shufflepuck Café (1989): Sci-Fi Air Hockey on DOS1989 · BrøderbundStatus unclear
• Buck Rogers: Countdown to Doomsday — SSI's Gold Box in Space1990 · Strategic Simulations Inc. (SSI)Status unclear
• Hard Nova (1990): The Sentinel Worlds Sci-Fi Sequel1990 · Electronic ArtsStatus unclear
• MegaTraveller 2 (1991): Quest for the Ancients1991 · Paragon SoftwareStatus unclear
• Buck Rogers: Matrix Cubed (1992): SSI's Stronger Sequel1992 · Strategic Simulations Inc. (SSI)Status unclear
• Laser Squad (1992): Julian Gollop's Game Before X-COM1992 · KrisalisStatus unclear
• Leather Goddesses of Phobos 2 (1992): Infocom's Misfire1992 · InfocomLegacy title
• Supremacy a.k.a. Overlord (1993): Chess in Space1993 · Probe EntertainmentStatus unclear
• Unnatural Selection (1993): Maxis' Creature Sim1993 · MaxisStatus unclear
• Wing Commander: Privateer (1993): A Freelance Space Sim1993 · Origin SystemsOfficial re-release
• Superhero League of Hoboken (1994): Meretzky's Comedy RPG1994 · Legend EntertainmentOfficial re-release
• Veritech (1994): The Macross Flight Sim1994 · RYLO SoftwareStatus unclear
• Breach 3 (1995): Impressions' Tactical Combat Revival1995 · ImpressionsStatus unclear
• Albion (1996): Blue Byte's Sci-Fi Fantasy RPG Guide1996 · Blue ByteStatus unclear
• Archimedean Dynasty (1996): Blue Byte's Sub Sim1996 · Blue ByteStatus unclear
• Rocket Jockey (1996): Riding Rockets in Gladiator Sport1996 · Rocket Science GamesOfficial re-release
• Terra Nova: Strike Force Centauri (1996): Squad FPS1996 · Looking Glass TechnologiesOfficial re-release
• Little Big Adventure 2 (1997): Twinsen's Odyssey Explained1997 · Adeline SoftwareOfficial re-release
• Warhammer 40K: Final Liberation (1997) Reviewed1997 · Holistic DesignStatus unclear
• The Tone Rebellion (1998): Ascendancy's Sequel1998 · The Logic FactoryStatus unclear
• Divi Dead (1999): C Ware's Horror Visual Novel1999 · C WareStatus unclear