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The Bioshock Franchise

The Bioshock series are first-person shooting game set in a fantastical failed utopian future. They invite you to explore dark stories about the misuse of surgery and gene therapy, religion and what happens when a society develops with a power mad genius in control. It's an unusual combination of a deep world, complex narrative with a quick reaction shooting and running game.

They are ambitious and violent horror games that combine zombies, science fiction, iconic music and architecture of their era. They have a strong narrative, an immersive setting and some unique weaponry to play with. Regarded by many as a modern gaming classic.

There have been 3 games in the Bioshock franchise.
The first game was released in 2007 on Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One and the most recent release was Bioshock Infinite in 2020 on Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One.

The most popular game in the franchise is Bioshock with 24 likes. The franchise as a whole has 41 likes on the database. Unfortunately, Bioshock Infinite is not available on Android or iOS. However, there are other games similar to Bioshock Infinite on these platforms that offer an equivalent experience.

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DetailsFranchise Details

PEGI Ratings: PEGI 18
ESRB Ratings: ESRB MATURE 17+
Australian Ratings: MA 15+
Genres: Action, Adventure, Fighting, Narrative, Role-Play and Shooting
Release dates: 2007 - 2020
Platforms: Mac, Nintendo Switch, PC, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One
Developers: @ArkaneStudios and @GhostStoryGames
 

 

Games Like the Bioshock Franchise

The following games address a similar topic or offer a similar way to play. They are good options to play next and also good alternatives to the Bioshock franchise for younger age ratings.

Judas is a shooting game with an emphasis on narrative from the creators of Bioshock, where you join unlikely allies to escape a disintegrating starship.

Judas is a shooting game with an emphasis on narrative from the creators of Bioshock, where you join unlikely allies to escape a disintegrating starship. You explore the ruined corridors, meet strange, malfunctioning cyborgs and robots, and use your robotically-augmented body parts to aid your and gun-based killing of enemies.

Taming Gaming Book Written by parents for parents, the database complements the in-depth discussion about video game addiction, violence, spending and online safety in the Taming Gaming book. We are an editorially independent, free resource without adverts that is supported by partnerships.

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