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These incredible books need to be made into games

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I do have other hobbies beyond gaming. Not that there’s much time for anything else, but I am a serious book worm. Nothing makes me happier than digging into a great book, especially when it’s long enough to last me for days or even weeks, or when it’s part of a series that can keep me occupied for even longer. The Witcher is actually based on some incredible Polish books that I read this past year, and even Metro 2033 comes from a rather intriguing Sci-Fi novel with the same name. Plus, Shadow of Mordor has finally done justice to Tolkien’s universe. So, here are some books that would make incredible games.

The Odyssey by Homer (Ubisoft)

Ubissey

Join Odysseus, Telemachus and Penelope in this open world epic. As Odysseus makes his way home, he can engage in numerous side missions including blinding Cyclops, meeting the Lotus Eaters and romancing Calypso. Meanwhile, Penelope’s all about base building and defense against the hoards of suitors descended on her estate. Finally, the son Telemachus must journey to meet the various historical figures, unlocking new lore about Odysseus, helping to reveal the next waypoints on his map.

1Q84 by Haruki Murakami (Hideo Kojima)

Codec

Take on the role of Aomame, a killer of men who have been abusive to women. Add in alternate realities, parallel worlds and far too many jazz and cat references. You may not understand what’s going on, but you’ll still love every second of it.

The Elenium by David Eddings (Obsidian)

Elenium

While modding could be done on The Witcher to make this happen, Obsidian is best suited to adding gravitas to the adventure. Take on the role of Sparhawk and build your party of companions including Knight Kalten, Squire Kurik and Sephrenia. Includes side missions with Talen and Flute.

Wool by Hugh Howey (Firaxis)

Wool

In a dystopian future, society is divided into silos that don’t know about each other, but all that’s about to change. This turn-based strategy adventure makes players find the necessary resources to survive and tunnel to a brighter future while avoiding the authorities who seek to maintain the status quo. Just don’t let your squad/friends die in the process.

American Gods by Neil Gaiman (Monolith)

God

Play as Shadow as you explore America and discover the various gods immigrants brought with them to the new world, as well as some new gods rising in power. Face off against your nemesis god enemy as you fight to save the country, or maybe just your soul.

Cryptonomicon by Neal Stephenson (Bioware)

Hacking

It’s all just about breaking a code and then hiding the fact it’s broken, right? Oh, but there’s a secret conspiracy and historical characters’ choices will have an impact on the future. Will you find the underground data haven, or will it all come down to the digital gold currency?

The Shadow of the Wind by Carlos Ruiz Zafon (From Software)

Bloodborne books

Explore the Cemetery of Forgotten Books while trying to uncover the secrets behind an author’s strange disappearance. Why is someone hunting down copies of his books to destroy them? It’s your job to uncover the truth, but what you do with that knowledge is up to you.

Last Updated: July 9, 2015

48 Comments

  1. noxville

    July 9, 2015 at 15:38

    The Abhorsen series by Garth Nix!

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  2. Alien Emperor Trevor

    July 9, 2015 at 15:39

    Wool would be cool. Try surviving a trek to a new silo.

    Neal Asher’s Polity setting would make for a sweet sci-fi RPG.

    Reply

    • Nick

      July 9, 2015 at 17:02

      +1 for Neal Asher. A cormac based game would be pretty cool, maybe Prador war setting? *drool*

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  3. Ranting Raptor

    July 9, 2015 at 15:44

    The only one I know about is
    Odyssey … Feels like I’m missing out on something….

    Reply

  4. Viking Of Science

    July 9, 2015 at 15:44

    What About Catcher in The Rye by Telltale?

    Reply

  5. Klipkop1980

    July 9, 2015 at 15:44

    Hi, my girlfriend says she wants a 50 Shades of Grey “TV game”.

    Reply

    • hairyknees

      July 9, 2015 at 16:17

      O_O

      Reply

    • Deceased

      July 10, 2015 at 11:03

      O.O

      Reply

    • HvR

      July 17, 2015 at 11:19

      With PS Move controller support?

      Reply

  6. Dutch Matrix

    July 9, 2015 at 15:46

    OK. Seriously? No love for Discworld? Yes. I know there was a few games way back in the day. But come on! A Skyrim type RPG set on the Disc?
    Whoever does that game and does it good will have a license to print money! Or just take mine.

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    • konfab

      July 9, 2015 at 17:21

      They would have mine as well.

      Reply

    • Koko

      July 9, 2015 at 21:21

      As long as you can play as any of the characters, or maybe not. Wouldn’t know who to play as?!

      Reply

    • Mossel

      July 10, 2015 at 08:04

      Who do you play as though? Rincewind? He’s pretty useless haha.

      Reply

    • Johann

      July 21, 2015 at 13:54

      Ooh sign me up

      Reply

  7. Jonah Cash

    July 9, 2015 at 15:47

    Night Watch trilogy and subsequent sequels – Sergei lukyanenko
    But then again it seems to be impossible to make a decent game with Vampires in it….

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    • Sageville

      July 9, 2015 at 15:51

      Dynamic Sparkle Rendering is too difficult….

      Reply

      • Jonah Cash

        July 9, 2015 at 15:54

        The Vampires in the Night Watch is just one of the Dark other’s factions and they DON’T GLITTER!!!!!!!!!!

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        • Hammersteyn

          July 9, 2015 at 16:00

          Do they ever come out in daylight?

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          • Ranting Raptor

            July 9, 2015 at 16:00

            And do they have teen angst?

          • Dutch Matrix

            July 9, 2015 at 16:01

            “Teen” Angst? From a 189 year old Vampire? Now I realize how retarded Vampire Diaries and Twilight really are!

          • Jonah Cash

            July 9, 2015 at 16:23

            No teen nothing in this one sorry!

          • Jonah Cash

            July 9, 2015 at 16:22

            Yes they do!! And the story is about the Light Others, specifically Anton Gorodetsky. And he is awesome!

          • Hammersteyn

            July 9, 2015 at 17:23

            Do they not glitter then?

  8. Sageville

    July 9, 2015 at 15:51

    The Sten series would be awesome.

    Really I just want a Space based open world RPG with a massive universe awesome FPS mode and amazing spaceship combat etc etc.

    Is that too much to ask!!

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    • Dutch Matrix

      July 9, 2015 at 15:57

      Apparently Yes! Well, there is always the arcade classic Xain D’Sleena

      Reply

    • Brady miaau

      July 9, 2015 at 16:04

      I am hoping elite can somewhat scratch that itch

      Reply

      • Sageville

        July 9, 2015 at 16:08

        I must give it a go again….

        Reply

  9. Admiral Chief's Adventure

    July 9, 2015 at 15:53

    Asterix and Obelix open world RPG

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    • Admiral Chief's Adventure

      July 9, 2015 at 15:53

      And yes I’m upvoting myself because that is a damn fine idea

      Reply

      • Dutch Matrix

        July 9, 2015 at 15:56

        And I am upvoting you because of your damn fine idea!

        Reply

        • Admiral Chief's Adventure

          July 9, 2015 at 15:58

          Just imagine, trolling around Gaul/Rome, upgrading weapons and awesome Gaulish armour, wild boar for health, magic potion as your ULTI ability, collecting helmets for unique upgrades etc

          Reply

    • hairyknees

      July 9, 2015 at 16:17

      Take my money

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    • UltimateNinjaPandaDudeGuy

      July 9, 2015 at 16:23

      OMG THIS!

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    • konfab

      July 9, 2015 at 17:34

      I would insist in keeping it 2D like Stick of Truth, the characters always look silly when turned into a 3D model.

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      • Admiral Chief's Adventure

        July 10, 2015 at 09:41

        Good point dude

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  10. Hammersteyn

    July 9, 2015 at 15:59

    2000 AD, anything from that universe!

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  11. hairyknees

    July 9, 2015 at 16:19

    Lord of the Rings! Wait…
    Harry Potter! No…

    Reply

  12. Jac7

    July 9, 2015 at 16:21

    The Dark Tower. That is all.

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    • Nick

      July 9, 2015 at 17:04

      The Stand would make a good game too.

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      • Jac7

        July 9, 2015 at 17:14

        Damn, you’re right about that one. Actually, most of King’s books could make for some interesting games.

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  13. konfab

    July 9, 2015 at 17:34

    I would like some based on George R.R Martin’s scifi stories. It would be glorious.

    Then again, just because I like the book doesn’t mean it would be translatable into a good game. I would rather game companies write their own stories than butcher the ones I love into terrible games.

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  14. Matthew Holliday

    July 9, 2015 at 17:38

    Interesting choice for the Eddings game.
    Sparhawk and co are mega bamfs, but why not the Belgariad? it has a much more fleshed out universe and character base.

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  16. Azimyth

    July 10, 2015 at 10:08

    The image for Eddings is wrong. That’s the cover for “To Green Angel Tower” by Tad Williams

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  18. HvR

    July 17, 2015 at 11:19

    Homeworld type game based on the Ender’s Game or complex top down RTS series based on the Shadow series.

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  19. HvR

    July 17, 2015 at 11:28

    No Man’s Sky DLC/expansion for Peter F. Hamilton’s Commonwealth and Void sagas.

    Also Space Adventure (with awesome organic Blackhawk and Voidhawk spacecraft) series combined with undead/evil possession horror survival based on Peter F Hamilton’s Night’s Dawn trilogy

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