7 Great Games That Desperately Need a Sequel, Officially Ranked

Some video games leave players wanting more, whether because their stories end too soon or their worlds have plenty of unexplored potential. From the supernatural mystery of Shadow of the Colossus to the crime-filled streets of Sleeping Dogs, several beloved games deserve another chance.

With that in mind, we have ranked 7 games that desperately need a sequel.

7 Shadow of the Colossus

Shadow of the Colossus remains one of the most distinctive action-adventure games ever made. Its vast, desolate landscape and enormous colossi create an atmosphere few games have replicated. As Wander, players must defeat these towering creatures to revive a girl named Mono, while gradually discovering the disturbing cost of their quest.

A new story set in the same world could explore its ancient ruins and supernatural forces along with the mysterious history that was left untouched in the original game.

6 Jade Empire

BioWare’s Jade Empire deserves another opportunity to shine. Released in 2005, this action RPG transported players to a fantasy world inspired by Chinese mythology and traditional folklore. Its combat revolved around switching between fighting styles, while conversations and moral decisions shaped the protagonist’s journey.

A sequel could expand those ideas with more responsive combat and even deeper character relationships. The setting also offers plenty of room for new stories involving rival martial arts schools and powerful spirits.

5 Sleeping Dogs

Sleeping Dogs puts players in the shoes of Wei Shen, an undercover police officer infiltrating Hong Kong’s Sun On Yee triad. Its greatest strength was how naturally its open world supported the story, from crowded markets and neon-lit streets to tense criminal operations. The hand-to-hand combat also gave it a brutal physical quality that separated the game from many other open-world crime adventures.

A sequel could potentially follow Wei as he deals with the consequences of his undercover work, possibly exploring a new criminal network or a different part of Hong Kong, and it could all arrive with improved driving, more varied side activities, and even an expanded martial arts combat experience.

4 Titanfall 2

Titanfall 2 delivered one of the strongest single-player campaigns of its generation, pairing fast-paced pilot movement with powerful mech combat. The relationship between Jack Cooper and his titan, BT-7274, gave the campaign an emotional core, while missions demonstrated how inventive its level design could be.

What made it better was that its multiplayer was equally compelling, combining wall-running and Titan combat into a fast and skill-driven experience. A sequel could very well refine these mechanics and even introduce new Titans, giving players fresh ways to combine pilot abilities with mech loadout.

3 Bully

Rockstar Games’ Bully took the studio’s open-world formula and placed it inside the chaotic environment of a boarding school. Players got to control Jimmy Hopkins as he navigated rival student groups and gradually gained influence around Bullworth Academy.

A new Bully game could introduce a new school and a new protagonist without losing the original’s mischievous tone. With how modern video games are, more interactive classes and a wider range of extracurricular activities should not be a big deal to pull off, and would make the world feel more alive.

2 Days Gone

Days Gone follows Deacon St. John, a drifter navigating a brutal post-apocalyptic Oregon overrun by Freakers. Its motorcycle is central to the experience, making fuel management and repairs a part of everyday survival. The standout mechanic, however, is its enormous Freaker hordes, which turn seemingly routine encounters into chaotic battles that can be deadly if not planned around carefully.

The original’s story leaves so much room for further exploration, particularly after its additional ending hints at a much larger threat. A sequel could develop that mystery while expanding the survival mechanics and introducing new environments.

1 Bloodborne

Few games have gathered as much demand as there is for a sequel to Bloodborne. FromSoftware’s gothic action RPG drops players into Yharnam, a decaying city where a hunt for beasts gradually reveals a terrifying cosmic mystery.

Its aggressive combat further rewards players for staying on the offensive, while its trick weapons give encounters a distinctive rhythm that many players enjoy. The original was meticulously crafted by Hidetaka Miyazaki, and a sequel could explore another cursed city and reveal more about the Great Ones. It can even examine a different stage of the mysterious hunt, all while adding new weapons and expanded trick-weapon combinations that would help preserve the original’s fast combat.

Which of these games do you think deserves a sequel the most? Let us know your picks in the comments, and tell us which other games you’d love to see return for another adventure!