The 5 Best Games Made Using The Unreal Engine

Till date, Unreal Engine (UE) has been used to create hundreds of games. Many of these are extremely popular and have noticeably influenced global culture as well.

If we think about the best games made using UE, we could judge this based on the sales, the popularity, the sustainability, and other metrics. In this article, we bring you a list based on the success and cultural impact of the games.

A Brief Look into the Story of Unreal Engine

UE is a game engine developed by Epic Games. It was introduced to the market in 1998 with the first-person shooter video game ‘Unreal.’ It is a versatile platform written in C++ and features a high degree of portability, supporting a wide range of desktop, mobile, console, and virtual reality platforms, including Unreal Engine game development.

It was also named the “most successful video game engine” by Guinness World Records in 2014.

UE2 was released in 2002, UE3 in 2006, UE4 in 2014 and finally UE5 in April 2022.

With its many successful titles like Gears of War, Borderlands 3, PUBG, and more, UE has established itself as a giant in the gaming industry.

Let’s now dive right into 5 of the best games made on Unreal Engine!

1.   BioShock Series

BioShock is one the best selling video game series of all time. With over 41 million copies sold, it has been instrumental in highlighting the potential of video games as a medium for artistic expression.

BioShock delivers philosophical and moral themes, including total utilitarianism and American exceptionalism. With iconic settings like the underwater city of Rapture and the airborne city of Columbia, it provides the player with immersive gameplay, and strong in-game narrative in a retro-futuristic setting.

It has also influenced the creation of other games like Dishonored, where BioShock’s creator Ken Levine serves as a consultant. The game is now in development as a series on Netflix as well.

You can play it on Xbox, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and PC.

2.  Mass Effect Series

Mass Effect is a sci-fi RPG game series. It boasts a detailed narrative, emphasis on player choice, and interactive storytelling. The player choice is key with the presence of the Paragon/Renegade morality system in the game.

It fosters emotional engagement with in-game connections through character relationships.

Mass Effect was released in 2007 and sold over one million units worldwide in less than three weeks. Mass Effect 2 sold over 500,000 copies in its first month. Mass Effect 3, sold over 800,000 copies in its first 24 hours and generated over $200 million in revenue in its opening month.

It is spectacularly beloved.

Mass Effect Legendary Edition, which includes all the three games, can be played on PC, Xbox One, and PlayStation 4.

3.  Batman: Arkham Knight

Batman is a pre-established, popular character with transitions from comic books to animation, live-action and video games. This is an action-adventure video game developed by Rocksteady Studios.

As a video game, Batman: Arkham Knight is a commercial hit with over 2 million copies sold in its first week of release. It is the sequel to 2009’s Batman: Arkham Asylum. It features varied game mechanics like stealth, combat, and detective work. It also boasts a multiplayer mode.

You can play it on PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, and PC.

4.  Street Fighter V

Despite initial criticisms and issues, Street Fighter V is one of the biggest names in the fighting game community (FGC) and e-Sports community. Released in 2016, it delivers complex gameplay and visually striking 2.5D graphics.

The game already has a legacy status as part of the Street Fighter series. The game provides online (Ranked Matches, Casual Matches, and Battle Lounges) and offline match options, with cross-play compatibility between the two platforms.

You can play it on PlayStation 4 and PC.

5.  Fortnite

Fortnite redefined the battle royale genre when it came out. As a game with a free-to-play model, it is accessible to players across a diverse range of platforms, including consoles, PCs, and mobile devices.

It has a massive worldwide player base. Well over a million players are playing Fortnite right this second.

It has also had a massive cultural impact, with pop culture collaborations with Marvel and Travis Scott, and influence in fashion and dance trends. Its success has allowed Epic Games to deliver experiences beyond gameplay like movie nights and virtual experiences.

You can play it on several devices including PC, Mac, PlayStation, Xbox, Nintendo Switch, mobile devices (iOS and Android), and even through cloud gaming and web browsers on Android phones and tablets.

Honorary mentions of some other critically acclaimed Unreal Engine Games: Tetris Effect (2018), Yoshi’s Crafted World(2019), Final Fantasy 7 Remake Intergrade(2021), and HellBlade: Senua’s Sacrifice(2017).

Conclusion

We hope this look into some five of the best and most impactful games has inspired you to look into Unreal Engine game development. It is a phenomenal game engine with amazing built-in tools that make the work easier for you.

Features like node-base system creation and its proprietary Blueprint syntax make it especially inviting to newcomers. But that’s not all. There’s plenty of help!

EDIIIE is a game design and 3D modeling company. We have a proven track record of creating games and game assets using Unreal Engine. Contact us if you seek help with your game development process!