You might think sci-fi games are better suited for PC and console gaming because of their performance, but that’s not necessarily the case. There are many great sci-fi games that you can play on your Android or iOS device. But since it can be hard to find good ones in the cluttered landscape of the App Store and Google Play, we’ve put together a list of some great sci-fi games you can play on your phone.
Shadowgun Legends
Shadowgun legends is a free mobile first person shooter available on Android and iOS. The game features over 11 single player campaign missions and over 50 side missions. It also comes with multiplayer modes like Duel, Capture The Flag, Dungeons, and Arenas.
The game takes place in a futuristic sci-fi universe where the user’s main character will be part of the Shadowguns, a group of high-tech mercenaries. After creating a Shadowgun, players defend the planet against Torment, an alien race from a distant world. The game is available on Android and iOS.
Marvel Contest of Champions
Perhaps any sci-fi list is a bit incomplete without mentioning the vast Marvel Universe. Contest of Champions is a two-dimensional fighting game featuring Marvel characters. From the Iron Man Hulkbuster to Lady Thor, the game features nearly every variation of major Marvel characters. While the gameplay itself isn’t terribly complex or engaging, it does feature plenty of content that would be especially appealing to Marvel geeks, including each superhero character with their own unique sets of super moves. Contest of Champions is available on iOS and Android.
Galaxy on fire 2 HD
Galaxy on Fire 2 is a space flight simulation game set in a universe with multiple star systems. Users can engage in high-octane space dogfights, mine, trade goods, and complete independent missions. The game features a vast universe and an orchestral soundtrack to go with it. Galaxy on Fire 2 HD is available on iOS and Android
Xenowerk
Xenowerk is a two-controller top-down shooter set in an underground science lab. Throughout the game’s 50 levels, players will wield a flashlight and many weird and interesting weapons as they traverse spooky hallways filled with “mutants” to catch them. If it’s something you enjoy, be prepared for a lot of scares. Xenowerk can be played on Android and iOS.
NOVA Heritage
NOVA Legacy brings a Halo-like first-person shooter experience to the phone at your fingertips. Throughout the game, user characters are armed with futuristic weaponry as they battle futuristic enemies known as Xenos. Apart from the single player mode, the game also offers an online multiplayer death mode. NOVA Legacy is available on Android and iOS.