Summary

  • Warhammer 40K games have strong stories and a wide range of factions for players to enjoy.
  • Battlefleet Gothic Armada 2 tells a story in a significant part of the universe's timeline.
  • Inquisitor - Martyr uncovers a conspiracy with complex subjects in the Warhammer 40K universe.

The Warhammer 40K franchise has been around since the late 80s, positioning itself as one of the strongest in the tabletop strategy genre. To this day, there are millions of players worldwide who love the franchise and get the latest video games as soon as they come out. Warhammer 40K games are well crafted, usually story-based, and feature a wide range of factions for players to enjoy.

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Warhammer 40k: Strongest Loyalist Space Marines In The Lore

In Warhammer 40K, Space Marines are humanity's strongest warriors, and the members of the Loyalist Chapters are particularly powerful.

With the upcoming release of Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2, many fans are excited to jump back into the action and take on the role of Captain Demetrian Titus, but will it have the best story in the franchise to date? That's for players to decide. In the meantime, here are five Warhammer 40K games worth playing just for their stories.

5 Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2

A Story Set In A Critical Part Of the Warhammer 40K Timeline

  • Platform(s): PC, GeForce Now
  • Released: January 24, 2019
  • Developer(s): Tindalos Interactive
  • Genre: Real-time Tactics, Strategy
  • The game takes place in a significant part of the universe's timeline.
  • Large-scale space fleet battles.

While playing Battlefleet Gothic: Armada 2, players will command fleets in the midst of the 41st millennium. As the events of the Gathering Storm and the fall of Cadia take place, players will be able to command different factions, including Imperium, Necrons, and Tyranids. This deep-space narrative includes large scale depictions of space battles, and focuses on a critical moment in the Warhammer 40K universe.

While the game doesn't have the classic Warhammer 40K pseudonym that other similar titles do, it is set in the same universe. The story isn't as personal as the one in Space Marines 2, for example, but given that it takes place at such an important place in the timeline, it is regarded to be one of the best stories in the franchise.

4 Warhammer 40K: Inquisitor – Martyr

The Story Of An Inquisitor Uncovering Dark Truths

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Warhammer 40,000 Inquisitor - Martyr gameplay
  • Platform(s): PlayStation 5, PlayStation 4, Xbox Series X/S, PC, Xbox One
  • Released: August 31, 2017
  • Developer(s): NeocoreGames
  • Genre: Action role-playing game, Shooter Video Game, Adventure game
  • The story unravels a great conspiracy.
  • The Inquisitor mercilessly hunts down aliens, daemons, and heretics.

Taking on the role of the Inquisitor, players will be tasked with uncovering the mysteries lying behind a reinforced monastery. As the story progresses, it will branch into numerous encounters involving the hunting of aliens, daemons, and heretics.

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Warhammer 40K: 7 Strongest Ork Clans, Ranked

There are a lot of Ork clans in the universe of Warhammer 40K. These are the most dangerous of the bunch.

The game touches on some complex subjects within the Warhammer 40K universe, such as the gray areas of the Inquisition, and a deep conspiracy that makes the story very interesting. Combining a bit of detective work with exciting battles and moral dilemmas, Warhammer 40K: Inquisitor - Martyr has one of the greatest stories in its universe.

3 Warhammer 40K: Mechanicus

The Exploration Of A Necron Tomb Gone Wrong

  • Platform(s): Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PC, Linux, Xbox One, macOS
  • Released: November 15, 2018
  • Developer(s): Bulwark Studios
  • Genre: Turn-based tactics, Role-playing Video Game, Adventure Game
  • The game puts players in command of a unit of Adeptus Mechanicus.
  • Exploring the Necron tomb is exciting and eerie.

For years, players have been fascinated with the Adeptus Mechanicus faction. The members of this faction are mysterious, have a cool design, and hold a monopoly on advanced technology. In Warhammer 40K: Mechanicus players can control a group of Adeptus Mechanicus as they explore a decrepit Necron tomb world.

Players will be placed in the shoes of Magos Dominus Faustinius, the leader of the exploration effort. While the Necron tomb was once thought to be completely abandoned and relatively safe to explore, players will quickly discover this isn't the case, and that an ancient Necron threat has arisen when they weren't looking. This game's story is great for many reasons, including its sense of uncertainty, the concept it builds upon, and the constant feeling of racing against the clock.

2 Warhammer 40K: Space Marine

Captain Titus Fights Against The Ork Invasion And Uncovers Dark Secrets

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Released
September 5, 2011
Developer(s)
Relic Entertainment
Platform(s)
PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360
Genre(s)
Third-Person Shooter, Action
  • The game offers a different experience to what Warhammer 40K players are used to.
  • Battles have grave consequences as the game progresses.

Set in a forge world in the midst of an Ork invasion, players will be placed in the shoes of legendary Captain Demetrian Titus as he tries to survive the threat and defend the forge world, which is a critical asset for the production of warfare paraphernalia. As Titus pushes against the invading Orks, he discovers a greater threat — the Warriors of Chaos' forces.

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Space Marine 2: Hardest Operations, Ranked by Difficulty

Space Marine 2 features 6 PvE Operations that will challenge the very best of the Ultramarines with unique boss encounters and swarms of enemies.

As with other Warhammer 40K titles, players will uncover many dark secrets about the world, the factions and organizations that rule it, and even themselves. Warhammer 40K: Space Marine has a great story, and hopefully, it will be improved upon by the sequel, which is set to come out on September 9, 2024.

1 Warhammer 40K: Dawn Of War 2

A Lore-Rich Story With Strategic Combat Elements

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February 19, 2009
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Linux, macOS, Microsoft Windows
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  • The game expands on the universe's lore.
  • Character relationships make players more invested in the story.

As humanity faces total annihilation, players will take command of a unit of Space Marines and fight against the threat of alien invasion and the chaotic forces of the Warp. As opposed to Space Marine and the upcoming Space Marine 2, Warhammer 40K: Dawn of War 2 returns to the franchise's classic turn-based strategic approach to battles.

The game also has a strong focus on character relationships, which raise the stakes by forcing players to become invested in the story and the units at their command. The pacing of the narrative is excellent, as it goes fast enough to stay interesting, but not so fast that players will lose their train of thought trying to keep up with several elements at once.

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6 Hardest Bosses In Warhammer 40K: Space Marine 2, Ranked

Space Marine 2 is going to challenge players with an assortment of deadly boss fights that can easily end in either victory or death.