Warning: Spoilers for games created by various studios

Despite the allure of futuristic technology in top sci-fi games, death lurks in the shadows. These games feature protagonists destined for sorrowful ends, highlighting the harsh reality that even with advanced tech, sacrifices are sometimes inevitable.

Dive into these sci-fi games where main characters meet their demise, delivering both somber and bittersweet conclusions that resonate long after the game ends.

6 Star Wars: The Force Unleashed

Starkiller's Last Stand Against Emperor Palpatine

The debate over Star Wars as fantasy or sci-fi aside, Star Wars: The Force Unleashed immerses players in the story of Starkiller, Darth Vader's apprentice. Starkiller, also known as Galen Marek, faces a final showdown with Emperor Palpatine, leading to his noble sacrifice for the greater good.

5 NieR: Automata

9S's Sacrifice for Humanity

In NieR: Automata, 9S makes a selfless sacrifice to protect humanity, leaving behind a poignant tale of love and loss with 2B.

4 Halo Reach

Noble Team's Heroic Sacrifice

Experience the emotional journey of Noble Team in Halo Reach, as they valiantly give their lives to safeguard humanity's future.

3 Cyberpunk 2077

V's Inevitable Fate

Join V in Cyberpunk 2077 on a quest for survival, grappling with the harsh reality of an inevitable end despite desperate attempts to defy fate.

2 Mass Effect 3

Shepard's Sacrifice for the Galaxy

In Mass Effect 3, Commander Shepard faces a crucial choice, sacrificing everything to shape the fate of the galaxy and its inhabitants.

1 Helldivers 2

Helldivers' Cycle of Sacrifice

Embrace the satirical yet poignant narrative of Helldivers 2, where death is a constant companion in the quest for interstellar peace.