What would happen if humans had access to unlimited energy? Would they become lazy or productive? What kind of society would we live in? In the 20th century, science fiction became a genre of its own, stepping into the limelight as a moderately popular genre but overall a creative underdog in the face of more…
The first thing you need to do is decide what kind of world you want to build. There are many different types of dystopian settings like post-apocalyptic, futuristic, cyberpunk and others. The type of setting you choose will determine how your characters live their lives, what they wear, eat, drink, etc. So it’s important that…
Grimdark fantasy is a sub-genre of fantasy that revolves about stories that are thematically grim (in terms of settings and worldbuilding) and very dark (in terms of styles and characters). There tends to be a focus on realism in the grimdark genre; even when set within a fantastic world. Life in these tales is often…
There are thousands of sci fi videogames on the market, and no doubt any one of them are a blast and a great way to escape reality for a few hours. But if you had to really get down to brass-tacks, which of them would you say are the best sci fi experiences? We put…
The best zombie books are those that take place in a post-apocalyptic world, where humanity has been wiped out by zombies. The survivors must band together to survive and find ways to fight back against the undead hordes. Zombie fiction is one of the most popular genres in fiction today. It’s also one of the…
Science fiction is an important part of the literary world, and it’s a genre that has been around for over 100 years. However, there are some science fiction books that have stood the test of time and become classics in their own right. These books are not only entertaining but also thought provoking. Some of…
Science fiction is works of literature, now made mass-media, that speculates the world (or worlds) where real elements are reimagined. Science fiction explores the possibilities of what might be possible in our world or other worlds, and how it would affect us if these things were to become reality. This could be time travel, space…
Gothic science fiction (or gothfic) is a subgenre of science fiction that draws on the conventions and imagery of the Gothic novel, particularly its use of dark fantasy elements such as ghosts, vampires, werewolves, witches, and other supernatural creatures. The genre has been around for decades, but it was not until the early 1990s that…
Military science fiction (MSF) is a genre of science fiction that deals with military themes and the interaction between humans, aliens, robots or other forms of artificial intelligence, and the military forces. Military science fiction can be categorized as one of two types: Future War SF and Space Opera. The former usually focuses on wars…
Dieselpunk is a subgenre of science fiction and fantasy that features diesel-powered vehicles, such as trucks, cars, motorcycles and trains. It’s often associated with the 1930s and 1940s, but it can be set in any time period. Dieselpunk Origins The origins of this genre are rooted in the pulp era of science fiction. In the…