Video Game Stories That Will Never Be Completed

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If a game is successful – whether through strong sales or positive reviews – a sequel is almost guaranteed. The time between releases can vary, with some sequels taking years and others arriving quickly. This is especially true for story-driven games, as players are often left wanting more after a compelling cliffhanger.

These games all ended on cliffhangers, leaving fans wondering what happens next for years, and sometimes decades. Unfortunately, it’s unlikely we’ll ever see sequels to these titles due to various complications. We’ll take a look at these games, accepting that their stories may remain unfinished, but without revealing any major plot details.

Too Human

A Trilogy Cut Too Soon

Released in 2008 as an exclusive title for the Xbox 360, Too Human was a futuristic take on Norse mythology. Developed by Silicon Knights, it featured action-packed gameplay similar to Diablo. While the story began slowly, it became more engaging towards the end, though it ultimately left many questions unanswered. The game was intended to be the first part of a trilogy, but after receiving mixed reviews and becoming involved in a legal dispute with Epic Games, Silicon Knights faced significant difficulties.

The company ultimately went bankrupt in 2014, and a sequel to Too Human was never announced. With the company gone and a court order requiring the destruction of physical copies, it’s highly improbable the project will ever be completed. Even before its troubled release, Too Human had a lengthy and chaotic development, initially planned for systems like the PS1 and GameCube before finally landing on the Xbox 360. Fortunately, despite its unfortunate history, the game remains playable on modern Xbox consoles through backwards compatibility.

Mega Man Legends

Forever Stuck

Released for the PlayStation in 1998, Mega Man Legends was a unique action-adventure game within the Mega Man series. It played a lot like Zelda, and its fun gameplay, bright graphics, and memorable characters led to both a follow-up game and a proper sequel. The ending of Mega Man Legends 2, released in 2000, left Mega Man Volnutt in a difficult situation, and fans eagerly awaited a resolution for years.

After ten years of waiting, fans finally had hope when Capcom announced Mega Man Legends 3 for the 3DS in 2010. A demo was released the following year, but unfortunately, the game was cancelled shortly after. While it’s unlikely Capcom would revive the project now, a remastered or remade version of the original Mega Man Legends is still possible. For the time being, however, it seems Mega Man Volnutt’s story will remain unfinished.

The Order: 1886

Steampunk Knights

Released in 2015 for the PlayStation 4, The Order: 1886 had the potential to become a major exclusive franchise. The game was set in 1886 London and featured a new version of the Knights of the Round Table. Using special potions, this order battled supernatural threats like vampires, ghouls, and werewolves – the focus of the single game released. It was a shooter played from behind cover, with a horror-inspired atmosphere, and presented with black bars at the top and bottom of the screen.

When the game first came out on PS4, it didn’t immediately impress many players, but dedicated fans recognized its promise, particularly because the story ended with the main character, Galahad, right in the middle of a conflict. The game was created by Ready at Dawn, but Sony didn’t approve a sequel. Sadly, Ready at Dawn closed down in 2024, making a revival of the series improbable, despite the original game still being available and even running with improved performance on the PS5. While Sony could task another studio with a reboot, it doesn’t seem likely given the initial reception.

D4: Dark Dreams Don’t Die

Stopped Prematurely

Released in 2014 for Xbox One, D4: Dark Dreams Don’t Die was a unique game intended to be released as a series of chapters. However, only a prologue and two chapters were ever published in the first season. The second chapter ends on a massive cliffhanger—so abrupt that it makes recommending the game difficult.

D4: Dark Dreams Don’t Die is a detective game created by Swery65, the director behind Deadly Premonition. The game follows David, a paranormal investigator, as he pursues a mysterious man known only as D. Though Swery65 is still working in the industry and could potentially create similar games in the future, he left his original studio, Access Games, in 2016 to found White Owls.

Code Name: S.T.E.A.M.

Lincoln Vs Aliens

Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. was a strategy game for the 3DS, created by the same team behind the popular Fire Emblem series. The game was set in a unique steampunk world where American and British forces teamed up to defend Earth from an alien invasion, with President Abraham Lincoln leading the charge. The game ended with a cliffhanger – a final scene with Lincoln in a strange situation and the words “The End?” – hinting that a sequel was planned.

There are several reasons why Nintendo likely won’t make a sequel to the game. While it’s not a bad game, it received low ratings and didn’t sell very well. Its high difficulty and lack of role-playing features might have discouraged some players. Despite an interesting mix of characters, Nintendo probably considers the game’s story finished. Though Nintendo is known for revisiting older franchises – even Kirby Air Ride got a sequel years later – it’s a safe assumption that Code Name: S.T.E.A.M. won’t see another installment.

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2025-11-05 06:05