Best Games Where You Play As A Super Soldier, Ranked

Playing as a soldier is already thrilling, but a super soldier can be even better. The gaming industry has long captivated players with the fantasy of becoming enhanced warriors, capable of extraordinary feats that push the boundaries of human potential, including super strength, agility, and being able to fight hordes of enemies.

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From cybernetically augmented soldiers to genetically altered warriors, super soldiers have become a hallmark of modern gaming. These characters not only have enhanced traits, such as strength and agility, but also provide a rich, immersive gameplay experience across multiple genres and settings.

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Captain America: Super Soldier

Fighting Hydra Across Europe As Captain America

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Captain America: Super Soldier

Wield the shield! Become the ultimate super soldier and battle the Red Skull’s army in World War II. Leap into acrobatic combat. Attack with Cap’s Legendary Shield. Starring Chris Evans as Captain America!

Released

July 15, 2011

ESRB

T for Teen – Mild Blood, Mild Language, Violence

Everything required is in the title alone, with Captain America: Super Soldier allowing players to control the Star Spangled Avenger in the character’s only solo game. Featuring Chris Evans, the game is based on the Marvel Cinematic Universe’s Captain America: The First Avenger and expands on Captain America’s exploits during World War 2.

Rather than trying to focus on the movie’s plot, Captain America: Super Soldier focuses on the unseen adventures of Steve Rogers and the Howling Commandos during the war. This allowed for new action set pieces, with a combat system somewhat similar to the Batman: Arkham games, but with the added gameplay mechanic of the beloved vibranium shield and more linear levels.

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Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon

A DLC So Silly And Fun That It Became Its Own Game

Welcome to an 80s vision of the future taking place on a bizarre open world island crawling with evil, now on the current generation of consoles. Become Sergeant Rex Colt, a cyber commando. Get the girl, kill the bad guys, save the world.

– As Sergeant Rex Colt, you are part man, part machine, all American. You are a state-of-the-art Mark IV cyber commando on a mission of vengeance.
– Experience updated graphics and gameplay for modern platforms to allow players to experience every cliché of this VHS-era vision of the nuclear future.
– Take down the enemy with ninja stars, guns, or even just good old explosives. Your battle. Your way. Their tough luck.

Systems

Released

April 30, 2013

ESRB

M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood, Partial Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Violence

Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon features the cybernetically enhanced character Rex Colt racing against time to stop his former commander from destroying the world. Blood Dragon is a beloved installment in the Far Cry series for being an homage and parody, with numerous references to the 80s action films. Notably, it stars 80s action star Michael Biehn as Rex.

Since Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon was initially DLC for Far Cry 3, it plays identically with plenty of shooting, stabbing, and utilizing the character’s enhancements to take on legions of enemies. There is the option to run guns-blazing or the player can be more tactical, utilizing stealth and takedowns to eliminate all the enemies without ever being seen.

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Metroid Dread

Fans Waited Almost Twenty Years To Get Classic Metroid Again

Join bounty hunter Samus Aran as she tries to escape a deadly alien world in the critically-acclaimed Metroid Dread. Upon investigating a mysterious transmission on Planet ZDR, Samus faces a mysterious foe that traps her in this dangerous world. The remote planet has been overrun by vicious alien lifeforms and murderous robots called E.M.M.I. Hunt or be hunted as you make your way through a labyrinth of enemies in Samus’ most intense side-scrolling adventure yet.

Samus is more agile and capable than ever. Guide Samus Aran, an intergalactic bounty hunter raised by an ancient tribe, and traverse the many environments of a dangerous world. Parkour over obstacles, slide through tight spaces, counter enemies, and battle your way through the planet. Through her countless missions, Samus has never experienced a threat like the dread of ZDR.

Power up and find more ways to explore and secrets to uncover

Action

Adventure

Metroidvania

Systems

Released

October 8, 2021

ESRB

T for Teen: Animated Blood, Fantasy Violence

Metroid Dread saw the return of Samus Aran in the original Metroid continuity after nineteen years. Samus, once again, must face off against alien threats in a Metroidvania-style adventure, upgrading herself with new abilities and weapons. The long-awaited sequel had the potential to disappoint fans, but Metroid Dread was a success that earned the love of fans, old and new.

Not only is Samus powered by her armor, but she also has the Chozo DNA in her blood combined with the genetic alterations to her body from Metroid Fusion. The new upgrades in Metroid Dead take an already powerful character and push her even further to become even greater.

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Deus Ex: Human Revolution

Adam Jensen Is The Ultimate Cyberpunk Superhuman

The year is 2029, and mechanically augmented humans have been deemed outcasts, segregated from the rest of society. Now an elite covert agent, Adam Jensen is forced to operate in a world that has grown to despise his kind. Armed with an arsenal of state-of-the-art weapons and augmentations, he must choose the right approach, along with who to trust, in order to unravel a vast worldwide conspiracy.

Released

August 23, 2011

ESRB

M for Mature: Blood, Drug Reference, Intense Violence, Sexual Themes, Strong Language, Use of Alcohol

For those looking for a game to play as a cyborg, Deus Ex: Human Revolution is the perfect choice. The reboot took the original game’s concept, blending action and stealth with meaningful story choices, and enhanced it to craft a cyberpunk franchise that would later inspire various other games.

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Deus Ex: Human Revolution features Adam Jensen, a Detroit SWAT member turned elite private security officer, who has had most of his body replaced with cybernetic augmentations. Throughout the game and its sequel, he upgrades his augments to provide him with various built-in weapons and powers, transforming him into the closest thing to a cyborg superhero.

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Doom (2016)

Demons And Monsters Are Nothing For Doom Slayer

DOOM returns as a brutally fun and challenging modern-day shooter experience. Relentless demons, impossibly destructive guns, and fast, fluid movement provide the foundation for intense, first-person combat – whether you’re obliterating demon hordes through the depths of Hell in the single-player campaign, or competing against your friends in numerous multiplayer modes.

Combine your arsenal of futuristic and iconic guns, upgrades, movement, and an advanced melee system to knock-down, slash, stomp, crush, and blow apart demons in creative and violent ways. Expand your gameplay experience using the DOOM SnapMap game editor to easily create, play, and share your content with the world.

Released

May 13, 2016

ESRB

M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language

In the 2016 reboot/sequel of Doom, the Doom Slayer returns, and he is the ultimate soldier against evil in a lengthy first-person shooter campaign. Thanks to being enhanced by the Maykrs, Doom Slayer’s only goal is to rip and tear through the legions of Hell to prevent them from conquering the universe, even if that means literally ripping and tearing demons apart with his hands.

While the story of Doom Slayer is left to simmer on the back burner, Doom makes up for it with the gameplay. Nearly every second of the game is spent running and shooting through hordes of demons, undead, and other Hellish monsters, with the Doom Slayer being able to slaughter them with weapons or use his body for gruesome takedowns.

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Wolfenstein: The New Order

What If The Nazis Won World War 2?

Europe, 1960. The tide of World War II has been turned using a new kind of mysterious, advanced technology. Using unrelenting force and intimidation, a ruthless world power has brought even the most powerful of nations to their knees. The regime now dominates the globe with an iron fist. You are the only man capable of rewriting history.

In Wolfenstein: The New Order, assume the role of super soldier B.J. Blazkowicz as he uses elite combat tactics and an arsenal of uber advanced weaponry to take down the most powerful empire the world has ever known.

Join forces with a band of dedicated resistance fighters and launch an offensive battle that spans the globe and beyond, as you seek to uncover the truth behind how this regime conquered the world so quickly. Take on massive mechs, super soldiers, and an army of seemingly unstoppable might as you fight to free the planet from a nightmare of unimaginable tyranny.

FPS

Stealth

Action

Adventure

Systems

Released

May 20, 2014

ESRB

M For Mature 17+ due to Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Strong Language, Strong Sexual Content, Use of Drugs

B.J. Blazkowicz is more than just a grunt who hates the Nazis; in Wolfenstein: The New Order, he is considered to have a peak human physique and can dual-wield massive shotguns or assault rifles with ease. It is never directly explained why Blazkowicz can take on thousands of Nazis, especially in the game’s alternate history where the Nazis won World War 2.

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In the end, however, Blazkowicz remains a great character to play, not only in terms of story but gameplay. Wolfenstein: The New Order feels like a much darker and grittier version of Captain America, giving players the satisfaction of being able to mow through endless amounts of fascists and tyrants.

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Doom Eternal

Hell On Earth Means More Doom To Slay

Hell’s armies have invaded Earth. Become the Slayer in an epic single-player campaign to conquer demons across dimensions and stop the final destruction of humanity. The only thing they fear… is you.

Experience the ultimate combination of speed and power in DOOM Eternal – the next leap in push-forward, first-person combat.

SLAYER THREAT LEVEL AT MAXIMUM – Armed with a shoulder-mounted flamethrower, retractable wrist-mounted blade, upgraded guns and mods, and abilities, you’re faster, stronger, and more versatile than ever.

UNHOLY TRINITY – Take what you need from your enemies: Glory kill for extra health, incinerate for armor, and chainsaw demons to stock up on ammo to become the ultimate demon-slayer.

Enter BATTLEMODE – A new 2 versus 1 multiplayer experience. A fully-armed DOOM Slayer faces off against two player-controlled demons, fighting it out in a best-of-five round match of intense first-person combat.

Released

March 20, 2020

ESRB

M for Mature: Blood and Gore, Intense Violence

When Doom Slayer returned to Earth in Doom Eternal, he was given multiple upgrades, from his shoulder-mounted flamethrower to his new arm blade, along with several new mods for the weapons. If the previous Doom was a marathon, Doom Eternal is a gauntlet that constantly keeps the player moving, because staying still for longer than a second can lead to death.

In addition to the upgrades to gameplay mechanics and the arsenal, Doom Eternal also introduces so much lore to the franchise. How Doom Slayer became the immortal warrior that he is, the introduction of the Maykrs, and corrupted Sentinels known as Marauders just to name a few that are introduced, as Doom Slayer continues his endless quest of destroying his enemies.

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Halo: The Master Chief Collection

Master Chief Is The Best Soldier In The Galaxy

The series that changed console gaming forever is on PC with six blockbuster games in one epic experience.

Featuring Halo: Reach, Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary, Halo 2: Anniversary, Halo 3, Halo 3: ODST Campaign, and Halo 4, The Master Chief Collection offers players their own exciting journey through the epic saga. Starting with the incredible bravery of Noble Six in Halo: Reach and ending with the rise of a new enemy in Halo 4, the Master Chief’s saga totals 67 campaign missions over six critically-acclaimed titles.

Each of the six games in The Master Chief Collection brings its own multiplayer maps, modes and game types. With more than 120 multiplayer maps and countless ways to play with community-created Forge content the Collection has the most diverse and expansive Halo multiplayer experience to date.

Halo’s iconic map editor is improved, refreshed and better than ever. Build new maps with expanded functionality, increased budget, new objects and create new ways to play with custom game modes.

Systems

Released

November 11, 2014

ESRB

M for Mature: Violence, Blood and Gore, Language

Halo: The Master Chief Collection is not only perfect for longtime fans of the first-person shooter franchise, but also for newcomers. It features the first four Halo games, including the anniversary versions of Halo: Combat Evolved and Halo 2, Halo: Reach, and Halo 3: ODST. Six games in one is well worth the price.

John-117, the Master Chief, is arguably the definition of a super soldier. He was genetically modified as a child to be the perfect weapon for UNSC. He’s taller, stronger, and faster than any human, which, combined with his signature armor, has made him an iconic hero. Six epic Halo stories featuring the character are the icing on top of the cake.

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Wolfenstein: The New Colossus

The Sequel Provides Familiar But Fun Nazi-Killing

Wolfenstein II: The New Colossus is the highly-anticipated sequel to the critically acclaimed, Wolfenstein: The New Order developed by the award-winning studio MachineGames. An exhilarating adventure brought to life by the industry-leading id Tech 6, Wolfenstein II sends players to Nazi-controlled America on a mission to recruit the boldest resistance leaders left. Fight the Nazis in iconic American locations, equip an arsenal of badass guns, and unleash new abilities to blast your way through legions of Nazi soldiers in this definitive first-person shooter.

America, 1961. The assassination of Nazi General Deathshead was a short-lived victory. The Nazis maintain their stranglehold on the world. You are BJ Blazkowicz, aka “Terror-Billy,” member of the Resistance, scourge of the Nazi empire, and humanity’s last hope for liberty. Only you have the guns and gumption to return stateside, kill every Nazi in sight, and spark the second American Revolution.

Released

October 27, 2017

ESRB

M For Mature 17+ Due To Blood and Gore, Intense Violence, Partial Nudity, Sexual Content, Strong Language, Use of Drugs

With the Nazi empire still ruling the world, Wolfenstein 2: The New Colossus continues to give B.J. Blazkowicz new upgrades, including a powerful nanotech armor that gives him extra protection and strength. If Blazkowicz wasn’t already a tank of a main protagonist in the first game, the sequel takes everything that made the character so fun before and amps it to the max.

The New Colossus is the kind of sequel that embraces the idea of not fixing what isn’t broken. While the game revisits many familiar elements in the story and gameplay, it introduces enough new content to keep the story and world engaging, including further development of the character Blazkowicz.

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