Top Sci-Fi of 1979

The highest-rated sci-fi of 1979, ranked by community votes on Peakd.

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1

Science fiction novel by Frank Herbert

2

The Caves of Steel

Science fiction murder mystery novel introducing detective Elijah Baley and robot partner R. Daneel Olivaw

3

Third book in the Three-Body Problem Series by Liu Cixin.

4

The Naked Sun by Isaac Asimov

Classic sci-fi novel by Isaac Asimov

5

I Have No Mouth and I Must Scream by Harlan Ellison

Classic science fiction short story by Harlan Ellison

6

The Fall of Hyperion by Dan Simmons

Epic sci-fi novel by Dan Simmons

7

2001 A Space Odyssey

Classic science fiction film released in 1968

8

2006 film by Eduardo Sánchez

9

2008 video game

10

2007 film directed by Francis Lawrence

11

Master of Orion

1993 video game

12

science fiction podcast

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What is the best sci-fi in 1979?▾

Based on community votes, Dune Messiah is the highest-rated sci-fi of 1979, ranked #1 by the community.

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Peakd annual rankings reflect trust-weighted community votes. Daily snapshots capture rank positions, and the most recent snapshot for the year is displayed. Rankings cannot be manipulated by companies.

What changed from 1978?▾

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