Audiobooks Like Armada

10 audiobooks for fans of Armada

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   Ready Player Two

   Ready Player One • Book 2

   by Ernest Cline

   Narrated by Wil Wheaton

   ★ 3.90 ABR Score (253.6K ratings)

   ★ 3.44 Goodreads (188.2K) ★ 4.28 Audible (65.4K)

   13h 46m listening time • Released 2020

   Wil Wheaton's performance elevates this sequel into something genuinely immersive—his voice carries you deeper into the Oasis with a urgency that makes the nostalgia-heavy plot feel earned rather than pandering.

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   Ready Player One

   Ready Player One • Book 1

   by Ernest Cline

   Narrated by Wil Wheaton

   ★ 4.38 ABR Score (261.7K ratings)

   ★ 4.16 Goodreads (32) ★ 4.76 Audible (261.6K)

   15h 40m listening time • Released 2011

   A love letter to 80s pop culture wrapped in a high-stakes virtual reality treasure hunt — Wil Wheaton's narration adds an extra layer of nostalgic warmth.

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   The Martian

   The Martian • Book 1

   by Andy Weir

   Narrated by Wil Wheaton

   Wil Wheaton's engaging narration brings the same blend of humor and high-stakes tension to The Martian that made Armada so compelling, while both stories feature resourceful protagonists navigating impossible odds through wit and determination. The similar runtime and pacing make this a natural next listen for those who appreciated Cline's cinematic storytelling and protagonist-driven narratives.

   ★ 4.76 ABR Score (1.3M ratings)

   ★ 4.42 Goodreads (1.3M) ★ 4.8 Audible (42.3K)

   10h 59m listening time • Released 2020

   Wil Wheaton's deadpan delivery transforms this survival story into something hilarious and gripping—his timing on Watney's wisecracks lands perfectly while keeping the genuine stakes sharp.

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   Lock In

   Lock In • Book 1

   by John Scalzi

   Narrated by Wil Wheaton

   ★ 4.13 ABR Score (89.7K ratings)

   ★ 3.92 Goodreads (72.3K) ★ 4.41 Audible (17.5K)

   9h 56m listening time • Released 2014

   Wil Wheaton's crisp, intelligent narration makes this near-future sci-fi mystery feel like a conversation with someone who actually understands the world he's describing. Scalzi's premise is clever, but Wheaton's performance is what transforms it into something genuinely compelling.

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   The Android's Dream

   The Android's Dream • Book 1

   by John Scalzi

   Narrated by Wil Wheaton

   ★ 4.12 ABR Score (37.2K ratings)

   ★ 3.99 Goodreads (24.2K) ★ 4.41 Audible (12.9K)

   10h 34m listening time • Released 2010

   Wil Wheaton's delivery transforms Scalzi's absurdist diplomat-on-a-mission romp into something genuinely hilarious—he nails the deadpan timing that makes a plot about saving Earth with a sheep actually work.

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   When the Moon Hits Your Eye

   by John Scalzi

   Narrated by Wil Wheaton

   Wil Wheaton's engaging narration brings the same witty, fast-paced energy to this mystery that made *Armada* so immersive, while *When the Moon Hits Your Eye* delivers clever plotting and sharp dialogue that rewards close listening in a similarly satisfying package.

   ★ 3.81 ABR Score (20.4K ratings)

   ★ 3.78 Goodreads (18.5K) ★ 4.21 Audible (1.9K)

   10h 5m listening time • Released 2025

   Wil Wheaton's deadpan delivery transforms Scalzi's absurdist premise into genuine tension—he sells the impossible cheese moon with such straight-faced conviction that the chaos actually lands.

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   Boneshaker

   The Clockwork Century • Book 1

   by Cherie Priest

   Narrated by Wil Wheaton, Kate Reading

   ★ 3.48 ABR Score (36.3K ratings)

   ★ 3.53 Goodreads (34.3K) ★ 3.87 Audible (2.0K)

   13h 42m listening time • Released 2010

   Wil Wheaton and Kate Reading split the narration so seamlessly you forget you're listening to two voices—they're just the beating heart of steampunk Seattle's zombie apocalypse.

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   What If? 2: Additional Serious Scientific Answers to Absurd Hypothetical Questions

   What If? • Book 2

   by Randall Munroe

   Narrated by Wil Wheaton

   ★ 4.39 ABR Score (18.9K ratings)

   ★ 4.37 Goodreads (17.7K) ★ 4.73 Audible (1.2K)

   6h 35m listening time • Released 2022

   Wil Wheaton's deadpan delivery transforms Munroe's absurd physics questions into comedy gold—he nails the running joke of treating ridiculous scenarios with complete scientific seriousness.

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   Ancient Among Us

   Battle for Forever • Book 2

   by Edward Savio

   Narrated by Wil Wheaton

   Wil Wheaton's engaging narration brings the same immersive quality to *Ancient Among Us* that made *Armada* so compelling, while both mysteries blend cerebral puzzles with high-stakes tension that keeps listeners invested throughout. Edward Savio's exploration of hidden truths and discovery mirrors Cline's narrative style, making this a natural next listen for those who enjoyed the pacing and atmosphere of the first audiobook.

   ★ 4.02 ABR Score (3.7K ratings)

   ★ 3.93 Goodreads (643) ★ 4.51 Audible (3.1K)

   10h 33m listening time • Released 2019

   Wil Wheaton's measured intensity transforms what could be a standard action mystery into something genuinely unsettling—he makes you believe the paranoia before the chaos hits.

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    Vicarious

    by Rhett C. Bruno

    Narrated by Wil Wheaton, Katherine McNamara

    ★ 3.85 ABR Score (2.6K ratings)

    ★ 3.86 Goodreads (814) ★ 4.33 Audible (1.8K)

    13h 5m listening time • Released 2021

    Wil Wheaton and Katherine McNamara anchor a mind-bending sci-fi thriller about reality TV taken to its darkest extreme—their dual narration makes you question which world you're actually invested in.

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