Destiny 2

Availability: Windows (Steam Deck Very Unsupported*), Xbox One, Xbox Series X/S, PS4, PS5

Starfield is clearly aiming for the more plausible side of futuristic science fiction, and we’re absolutely here for it. But what if you’re in the mood for something more fantastic, but still set in space and across other worlds, and you want to team up with a bunch of friends? Well, spending some time in Destiny 2 might deliver just what you seek.

First release in 2017, Destiny 2’s original campaign and first few DLCs have since been vaulted, but in their place are a number of very entertaining science-fantasy sagas about impending doom and the heroes who will attempt to thwart it. And much like we’ve come to expect from Bethesda games, your hero in Bungie’s Destiny is your character to build. Grinding missions to earn new gear, taking on epic foes, and looking stylish as you do are all key points here.

And how about those vistas? I mean, I pretty much have a rule for myself that I can’t play Destiny while stoned because, uh, I’ll just stare at these skyboxes for an eternity or two. Seriously, Destiny is free to play, so go download it and park yourself on Nessus or Europa for a while: It’s pure sci-fi eye candy.

*Trying to get Destiny 2 running on non-supported operating systems can result in a ban