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Sci-fi Genre Deep Dive 5


Top 10 Most Read Science Fiction - Apocalyptic and Post-apocalyptic

concerned with the end of civilization, either through nuclear war, plague, or some other general disaster. Post-apocalyptic fiction is set in a world or civilization after such a disaster. Example: 2012, The Day After Tomorrow, I am Legend

  1. Z is For Zombie by Geron Kees Complete
  2. Shelter by Comicality Author Passed Away
  3. The Falcon Banner by Topher Lydon Complete
  4. Hidden Sunlight by Stellar Complete
  5. Dawn of Tears by dkstories Complete
  6. Sigil of the Wolf by Topher Lydon Complete
  7. The Mantis Variant - Book One by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
  8. The Mantis Corruption - Book Three by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
  9. Beyond Imagination by W_L Abandoned
  10. Miles To Go by Comicality Complete

Top 6 Most Read Science Fiction - Cyberpunk/Tech Noir

is a subgenre of science fiction in a dystopian futuristic setting that tends to focus on a combination of lowlife and high tech. Ex Cyperpunk 2077, Bladerunner, A.I. Robocop (original)

  1. Metanoia by Thorn Wilde Long-Term Hold
  2. Chase the Morning by Thorn Wilde Long-Term Hold
  3. Neon by William King Temporary Hold
  4. Threads by Thorn Wilde Complete
  5. When the Party's Over by Thorn Wilde Complete
  6. This Machine Kills the Machine by Thorn Wilde Complete

Top 10 Most Read Science Fiction - Dystopian

Stories set in a police state or dictatorship. Example: 1984, Clockwork Orange,  Australia in 2021, Bladerunner

  1. The Mantis Variant - Book One by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
  2. The Mantis Continuum - Book Four by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
  3. Master Dog by Mikiesboy Complete
  4. The Mantis Corruption - Book Three by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
  5. Corporate Galactic by astone2292 Complete
  6. Beyond Imagination by W_L Abandoned
  7. Neon by William King Temporary Hold
  8. Reaching Xiava by astone2292 Complete
  9. Ten Years After by Mawgrim Complete
  10. The Wrong Guy by Kyle Aarons Complete

Top 10 Most Read Science Fiction - Hard Science Fiction

"Hard Science" Fiction. Stories whose scientific elements are reasonably detailed, well-researched and considered to be relatively plausible given current knowledge and technology.  This genre has a very, very strong aversion to anything fantasy or anything that can't be explained directly with ties to known science.  Example: Jurassic Park, The Martian

  1. Fates Mates & Pirates by P. E. Knapp In Process
  2. It All Started With A Shuttle Flight by P. E. Knapp Complete
  3. Hidden Sunlight by Stellar Complete
  4. Two for One by P. E. Knapp Complete
  5. Veil of Shadow by Stellar Complete
  6. Lucid Truth by Stellar Temporary Hold
  7. Dreams of Humanity by dkstories Complete
  8. Beyond Imagination by W_L Abandoned
  9. Dreams of a Father by dkstories Complete
  10. Our Hopes for Tomorrow Began Yesterday by JamesSavik Long-Term Hold

Top 9 Most Read Science Fiction - Libertarian Sci-Fi

is a subgenre of science fiction that focuses individualism and private ownership of the means of production. Ex:  Atlas Shrugs, The Moon is a Harsh Mistress

  1. Of Pride and Power by W_L Complete
  2. A Bad Day to be WET by Myr Complete
  3. Psionic Corp – No Return by Myr Complete
  4. A Bad Way to Wake Up WET Part 2 by Myr Complete
  5. A Bad Way to Wake Up WET Part 1 by Myr Complete
  6. Just a Milk Run by Myr Complete
  7. The Truth is Out There by Myr Complete
  8. A Tempest in a Teapot by Myr Complete
  9. Sci-Fi Flash Collection by Myr Long-Term Hold

Top 10 Most Read Science Fiction - Military Sci-Fi

in essence, the addition of science fiction elements into a military fiction story. These stories are told from the point of view of the military, or a main character who is a soldier in the military. It usually includes technology far superior to that of current day, but not necessarily implausible. (Note that some military science fiction stories fit at least somewhat into the "hard science fiction" subgenre as well.) ex - Battlestar Galactica

  1. Fates Mates & Pirates by P. E. Knapp In Process
  2. It All Started With A Shuttle Flight by P. E. Knapp Complete
  3. Love on the Rocks by P. E. Knapp Complete
  4. Two for One by P. E. Knapp Complete
  5. A Bad Day to be WET by Myr Complete
  6. Terran Confederation - Jeremiah by Myr Complete
  7. Lace & Éclair by Celian Complete
  8. A Bad Way to Wake Up WET Part 2 by Myr Complete
  9. A Bad Way to Wake Up WET Part 1 by Myr Complete
  10. Just a Milk Run by Myr Complete

Top 10 Most Read Science Fiction - Science Fantasy

is a mixed genre within speculative fiction that simultaneously draws upon or combines tropes and elements from both science fiction and fantasy. Ex: 2012, The Day After Tomorrow, Star Trek, Star Wars

  1. Crave by LitLover Complete
  2. Twinks in Space: Fantastic Voyage - Part Two by Adam Andrews Johnson Temporary Hold
  3. Peter the Meteor(ologist) by Lee Wilson Complete
  4. Kabal by Aditus Complete
  5. Goon by dkstories Complete
  6. Twinks in Space: Destination Unknown - Part One by Adam Andrews Johnson Complete
  7. Caesura by Aditus Complete
  8. The Holly and the Ivy by Aditus Complete
  9. Who Was That Boogeyman I Saw You With Last Night, Charlie Boone? by Geron Kees Complete
  10. Canaan Club by Westley D. Long-Term Hold

Top 10 Most Read Science Fiction - Soft Sci-Fi

stories in which the science involved is not detailed, typically dealing more with cultural, social, and political interactions often set in near future.

  1. Ancalagon by Cia Complete
  2. Denied by Cia Complete
  3. The Brotherhood: Awakening Book II by The Writer X In Process
  4. The Brilliant Boy Billionaire by Altimexis Complete
  5. The Case of the Short, Short Prince by Geron Kees Complete
  6. Take me to Your Leader by quokka Complete
  7. Journey Beyond the Sea by Geron Kees Complete
  8. The Strange Life of Jonas Marks by comicfan Complete
  9. Attunga by Palantir Complete
  10. Taming Of The Beast by ASH PHOENIX In Process

Top 10 Most Read Science Fiction - Space Opera

Space opera emphasizes science fictional space warfare often with risk-taking space adventures and chivalric romance. Set mainly in outer space, it features technological  faster-than-light travel, weapons, and sophisticated technology, on a backdrop of galactic empires and interstellar wars with aliens, sometimes even Far, Far Away. Ex: Star Wars, Star Trek, Battlestar Galactaca, Babylon 5.

  1. Fates Mates & Pirates by P. E. Knapp In Process
  2. Storm Wolf: Tranquil waters by RedMoon In Process
  3. It All Started With A Shuttle Flight by P. E. Knapp Complete
  4. Twinks in Space: Fantastic Voyage - Part Two by Adam Andrews Johnson Temporary Hold
  5. Love on the Rocks by P. E. Knapp Complete
  6. The Falcon Banner by Topher Lydon Complete
  7. Hidden Sunlight by Stellar Complete
  8. Ark II: Life on Gaea by R. Eric In Process
  9. Two for One by P. E. Knapp Complete
  10. Veil of Shadow by Stellar Complete

Top 2 Most Read Science Fiction - Space Western

Sci-fi story with western elements Example: Firefly

  1. Terran Confederation - Jeremiah by Myr Complete
  2. Mercy by SteveTrevor Long-Term Hold

Top 2 Most Read Science Fiction - Steampunk

Sci-Fi Historical usually set in Victorian age or 19th century American West and based around steam technology.  Ex: Wild Wild West, Timekeepers

  1. Fortitude by Cia Complete
  2. Run Out of Steam by Brayon Complete

Top 0 Most Read Science Fiction - Utopian

the Idealized "perfect" human society.  Example: Star Trek, 3001: The Final Odyssey

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chris191070

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Awesome deep dive @Myr. Some amazing stories on this list from our awesome authors.

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ReaderPaul

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Many, many gold-standard stories in this collection.

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centexhairysub

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So many great stories, when I see some of these lists in this genre, I think of @dkstories and @Mawgrim and just get sad and wonder what else we might have had...  

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