Best Cyberpunk Games

Cyberpunk games became incredibly popular in the 1970s and 1980s since pop culture was attached to the wonders of technology and what the future could possess. Since then, the cyberpunk theme has expanded to not only movies but also video games that have continued to interest players.

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By  Ritwik Mitra

There are many cyberpunk titles available that explore these futuristic and technologically fueled cities in different ways through RPGs, visual novels, and much more. With so many available now, it's difficult to pinpoint which of these excels above the rest, and that's why these cyberpunk games are some of the best available for players to enjoy.

Updated January 17, 2024, by Ritwik Mitra: The cyberpunk setting has exploded by leaps and bounds in gaming, especially with the advent of CD Projekt Red's flawed masterpiece. This genre is more popular than ever before, and fans would salivate at the prospect of checking out one of the many great games in the genre that are pretty engaging in their own right. While some cyberpunk games miss the mark, there are more than enough games that utilize this setting to great effect and are perfect for fans of these stylish dystopias.

16 Blade Runner

Metascore: 52 (Enhanced Edition)

• Developer: Westwood Studios
• Platform/s: PC, PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch

A cyberpunk point-and-click adventure game by Westwood Studios, Blade Runner is based on Ridley Scott's classic movie of the same name. The game is set in Los Angeles in the year 2019 and follows the story of Ray McCoy, an elite investigator tasked with tracking down a band of dangerous replicants.

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Blade Runner does a good job of transporting the player into the grim world of cyberpunk with its ominous tone, challenging puzzles, and various paths to choose from. Having the opportunity to listen to Vangelis as players explore a beautiful reproduction of Ridley Scott's seminal work makes it fascinating.

15 E.Y.E: Divine Cybermancy

Metascore: 61

• Developer: Streum On Studio
• Platform/s: PC

E.Y.E.: Divine Cybermancy had the potential to be something special, with its surreal plot and cyberpunk setting being two of its greatest settings. However, the game tried to implement too many gameplay mechanics that weren't fleshed out, taking away from what could've been a focused and engaging experience.

However, players willing to overlook this game's faults will find a riveting narrative buried underneath the mess that is the title's gameplay. For what it's worth, the insistence of this game to let players approach its levels however they saw fit was quite refreshing.

14 Cloudpunk

Metascore: 73

For players who are looking for a cyberpunk game that's a little more relaxed, they need to look no further than Cloudpunk. Players work as a semi-legal delivery service that delivers packages to citizens all over Nivalis. While delivering these parcels, players should not ask what's inside of them as they complete each task and solve puzzles in the world of Nivalis.

While meeting a varied cast, ranging from the usual residents to intelligent AIs, the game will be able to make a long-lasting impression on the players with the story. This is especially evident in the many choices that players make, which make a difference to the city they explore.

13 The Ascent

Metascore: 74

The action-shooter RPG The Ascent is a brilliant and lively cyberpunk game that challenges players to survive in a metropolis run by the infamous Ascent Group.

Players will gradually work their way up the different levels of this bustling city as they are placed on a mission to find out what happened to the Ascent Group since it mysteriously shut down with no warning. In addition to the action-packed battles and customization options, exploring Neon Giant’s The Ascent is a fascinating experience as players find themselves in neon-filled areas.

12 Ruiner

Metascore: 75

Developed by Reikon Games, Ruiner is an intense top-down shooting game set in a harsh cyberpunk environment. Controlling a silent, masked protagonist armed to the teeth with high-tech weapons, players set out on a journey for retribution against the corrupt government that rules Rengkok.

The combination of Ruiner’s stunning visuals, thrilling gameplay, and heart-pounding score makes for an exciting adventure that will have players on the edge of their seats. Ruiner features a cyberpunk design and may be played with a keyboard and mouse or an analog stick controller.

11 System Shock

Metascore: 78

The System Shock remake emulated the first game to a T, which works both for and against this game. Purists and fans of the original System Shock will love just how much of the experience is preserved in a remake that looks and feels amazing to play.

While the dated level design and lack of visual clarity can be irritating to deal with, these are small prices to pay for what is otherwise a stellar video game. Fans of horror games with sci-fi settings will love the ambitious nature of the System Shock remake.

10 Ghostrunner

Metascore: 81

For players who enjoy fast-paced combat and heaps of parkour, Ghostrunner is another vibrant cyberpunk action game that has already hooked a large group of people. Played from the first-person perspective, players must attempt to parkour their way across buildings and slash down the enemies that attack, all while they avoid getting shot. One aspect of the vast cyberpunk world that players will find themselves dashing through is playing as an advanced blade fighter who is only stronger due to their cybernetics.

Although difficult to see, taking a moment to look around will reveal another neon city with far more detail in it than players credit it for. Players assume the role of Jack in Ghostrunner and will be able to utilize his special abilities, which include the ability to dash, slide, and race along walls. Those abilities are useful in combat and allow the player to advance in the game.

9 Signalis

Metascore: 81

Like System Shock, Signalis is another horror game that takes place in a dystopian future. The main character, Elster, wakes up from cryostasis in a world that she doesn't understand. She must look for her partner and the cause of what has happened in this brand-new world that a corrupt government owns. In this classic horror, if players hope to get to the bottom of this mysterious story, they must first be cautious about the resources they use.

Players will also need to use their heads to work out a range of mind-boggling puzzles. They would acquire weapons and important artifacts throughout the game that could be utilized to solve puzzles and gain access to new areas.

8 Citizen Sleeper

Metascore: 82

Citizen Sleeper uses the principles of traditional role-playing games with a relaxing soundtrack and meditative setting to create an immersive adventure. Players take on the role of an enslaved robot on the lam, hiding out on a seedy space station from the lawless types who have put a bounty on their heads and the bounty hunters who are eager to collect the reward.

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7 Gunpoint

Metascore: 83

• Developer: Tom Francis
• Platform/s: Microsoft Windows, OS X, Linux

Gunpoint is a stealth-focused puzzle platform game in which players play the part of Richard Conway, a futuristic freelance spy tasked with breaking into 2D buildings on behalf of various clients. In Gunpoint, players take on the dual cyberpunk roles of hacker and spy.

During the game, they are wrongly accused of a crime they did not commit, and then they must commit other crimes to investigate the real criminals. The absurdity of such circumstances is indicative of Gunpoint' s sense of humor, which is also present in the game's text message-based narrative.