Night City’s neon-drenched streets and pervasive corporate corruption leave a lasting impression. If the complex world of Cyberpunk 2077 has you yearning for more dystopian adventures, a wealth of other games offer similar experiences. These eight titles explore themes of augmentation, societal decay, and morally gray choices, providing diverse yet familiar settings.
Deus Ex: Mankind Divided
In Deus Ex: Mankind Divided, set in 2029, players step into the augmented shoes of Adam Jensen as he navigates a world grappling with augmentation ethics and corporate conspiracies. The game’s focus on a near-future Prague, rife with conflict between augmented individuals and societal unrest, mirrors Cyberpunk 2077's exploration of transhumanism and societal division. Available on PC, PS4, and Xbox One.
Watch Dogs: Legion
Watch Dogs: Legion places players in a dystopian London under authoritarian surveillance. Rather than a single protagonist, the game allows players to recruit and play as any NPC, offering a unique take on resistance against oppressive forces. While it lacks the RPG depth of Cyberpunk 2077, its emphasis on hacking, stealth, and the consequences of societal control provides a compelling experience. It is available on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt
Developed by the same studio behind Cyberpunk 2077, The Witcher 3: Wild Hunt offers a different genre but shares a similar DNA in its narrative depth and morally ambiguous choices. Geralt of Rivia’s search for his adopted daughter Ciri unfolds against a backdrop of war, political intrigue, and dark fantasy. While its setting is medieval rather than futuristic, the game’s intricate storytelling and emphasis on player agency resonate with Cyberpunk 2077's themes. It's available on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
The Ascent
The Ascent plunges players into a neon-drenched, corporatized metropolis on the planet Veles. This twin-stick shooter captures the aesthetic and oppressive atmosphere of a cyberpunk city following corporate collapse. Players take on the role of an indentured worker caught in the ensuing anarchy, seeking to uncover the cause of the collapse. Its top-down perspective and intense combat offer a more focused, yet equally gritty, cyberpunk experience. Playable on PC, PS4, PS5, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
Cloudpunk
In Cloudpunk, players embody Rania, a delivery driver navigating the towering city of Nivalis. The game focuses on the atmosphere and narrative, exploring themes of technology, corporate control, and the human condition within a futuristic dystopia. While devoid of combat, its emphasis on exploration and the personal stories of its inhabitants offers a contemplative look at a cyberpunk society. Available on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
Ghostwire: Tokyo
Ghostwire: Tokyo offers a unique blend of cyberpunk aesthetics and Japanese folklore. After a mysterious fog descends upon Tokyo, turning its inhabitants into spirits, the protagonist Akito, possessed by a spectral detective, must unravel the supernatural events. The game combines exploration of a near-future, fog-enshrouded Tokyo with magical combat, offering a different kind of urban dystopian experience. It is available on PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X.
Observer
Observer is a first-person psychological horror game set in a grim cyberpunk future. Players take on the role of Daniel Lazarski, a neural detective who can hack into people's minds. When he investigates his son's disappearance, he's drawn into the dark secrets and fragmented memories of a dystopian Krakow. The game excels at creating a disturbing atmosphere and exploring the nature of identity in a technologically saturated world. It can be played on PC, PS4, PS5, Switch, Xbox One, and Xbox Series X.
VA-11 HALL-A
VA-11 HALL-A offers a more intimate perspective on a cyberpunk world through the eyes of Jill Stingray, a bartender in the dive bar VA-11 HALL-A in Glitch City. Instead of high-stakes action, the game focuses on narrative, dialogue, and the personal stories of the bar's patrons. Players influence outcomes by mixing drinks and listening to the struggles of characters dealing with everyday life in a dystopian society. It is available on PC, PS4, and Switch.
These titles provide various avenues to explore the thematic richness of the cyberpunk genre, from high-octane action and corporate intrigue to more personal narratives set against bleak futures.
