Which Sci Fi Adventure Series Follow A Crew On Long Voyages?

2026-07-21 09:10:27
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JossStar
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Favorite read: A Princess's Piracy
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I feel like 'The Martian' by Andy Weir, while about a single person stranded, fits the spirit. Mark Watney's multi-year struggle to survive and the Ares crew's long voyage back to rescue him is a masterclass in problem-solving under extreme isolation. The Hermes spacecraft's journey is a constant, ticking-clock background to Watney's plight. The 'adventure' is one of sheer ingenuity and endurance, and the long voyage home for the crew is fraught with tension and sacrifice. It proves the trope can be just as compelling with a solo 'crew' and a desperate return trip.
2026-07-24 16:12:07
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LeviHayes
LeviHayes
Favorite read: Lost Between the Tides
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The 'Sun Eater' series by Christopher Ruocchio is a recent epic that fits. The narrator, Hadrian Marlowe, recounts his life from the confines of a starship, and his story involves incredibly long voyages across a human empire battling an alien threat. The sense of time and distance is palpable, with voyages taking years and affecting politics and personal relationships. The adventure is dark, lyrical, and operatic, with the scale of the voyages matching the grand, tragic tone of the narrative. It feels like a classical epic set in the far future.
2026-07-25 02:40:01
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CalebLong
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Favorite read: Kidnapped by Alien
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There's a great indie RPG podcast called 'The Infinite Bad' that, in its second season, follows the crew of a starship on a deep-space mission that goes horribly wrong. Told through audio logs, it masterfully builds a sense of creeping cosmic horror. The long voyage becomes a trap, and the adventure turns into a desperate fight for survival against an internal, psychological threat. The voice acting and sound design make you feel the isolation of the ship. It's proof that the long-voyage template is perfect for horror.
2026-07-27 06:40:13
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