20 Best Games Like Cyberpunk 2077, Ranked
Cyberpunk 2077 is one of a kind, but fans looking for something similar have a few other games they can and should try. In the game, gang wars, corporation wars, and robotics have merged with every aspect of daily life. All of these concepts are staples of the cyberpunk genre, but CD Projekt Red’s open-world RPG delivered the biggest playground for these ideas to flourish.
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From Deus Ex to Shadowrun, there are plenty of projects out there that trade in futurism, neurotechnology, and capitalist intrigue, even if they might cover this ground differently than C2077. If you want to take a break from Night City and visit some other dystopian hellholes, you will want to check out the following games.
While cyberpunk-themed games will be prioritized, the selection will not be limited to that sub-genre. Also, The Witcher 3 has been left out since it is such an obvious recommendation. If, somehow, you haven’t played it… well, play it.
Updated on March 7, 2026 by Mark Sammut: It has been a while since I last updated this article, so I figured it was time for a refresher. Besides fixing up the images and format, I added a couple of new games that Cyberpunk 2077 fans will want to check out.
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The Ascent
Dense Cyberpunk City
The Ascent is a top-down cooperative shooter rooted heavily in a cyberpunk theme. The gameplay is a bit hectic at times, with heavy action and shooting elements blended together with RPG mechanics that will let players customize their own characters.
They are skills to unlock and cyberwear to wield that can help reshape how a character plays to better suit a specific play style. Those looking to immerse themselves in another cyberpunk-inspired world after Cyberpunk 2077 will find a lot of visual beauty here, and the best part of The Ascent is the city itself.
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Dishonored 2
Build Fluidity
Dishonored 2
- Released
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November 11, 2016
- Free-Roaming Missions With Player Choice
- Blend Of Stealth & Action
Although it’s not nearly as futuristic and cyberpunk-inspired as Cyberpunk 2077, Dishonored 2 offers players a lot of entertainment via similar gameplay mechanics. Much like Cyberpunk 2077, players will be able to build their character as they see fit, unlocking skills and abilities that adhere to their own personal play style.
Dishonored is mission-based but does offer some explorative moments, allowing gamers to tackle each level as they see fit, deciding whether to do things stealthily or simply lay waste to their enemies by overpowering them with weapons and magic-like abilities.
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Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon
’80s Action Sci-Fi Cheese, In The Best Possible Way
Despite a lukewarm response to recent Far Cry games, Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon broke the mold in terms of visuals. The game offers a simple plot: “get the girl, kill the baddies, and save the world.” More importantly, Blood Dragon delivers frenzied combat action and pretty-to-look-at lasers to boot.
Though it doesn’t pose questions about corporations or robotics, it does make players feel like a hero out of a cheesy ’80s flick. Blood Dragon is a bit on the short side, which might be a nice refresher after Cyberpunk 2077 and its 40+ hours of gameplay.
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Ghostrunner (Both Games)
Leave Night City And Enter Dharma Tower
Ghostrunner
9/10
- Released
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October 27, 2020
- Fast-Paced First-Person Action
- Skill-Based Gameplay
- Dystopian Megastructure Setting
- Not Open-World
- Not an RPG
Open-world cyberpunk games are extremely hard to come by, so C2077 fans who want similar settings will need to expand their genre scope. Ghostrunner is a linear stealth-action game revolving around one-hit kills and movement, with each encounter playing out like a puzzle that needs to be solved rather than just a conventional first-person slasher. While players will not get to transform Jack like V, he is still a very fun character to use once all his abilities are unlocked. You can unleash a telekinetic blast, wall-run to the next target, dash in the air while triggering slow motion, and then execute a satisfying kill.
While I believe C2077 players will probably enjoy Ghostrunner‘s gameplay, this recommendation is primarily based on the setting. Both games take place in and around Dharma Tower, a massive dystopian megastructure defined by neon lights, corporations, slums, and augmented humans. The sequel is also a bit more open than its predecessor, although it is still primarily a linear experience.
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System Shock 2
Cyberpunk Royalty
System Shock 2 and its predecessor are basically cyberpunk royalty. One of the defining immersive sims, this classic incorporates horror elements into its cyberpunk setting, a starship. System Shock featured elements such as hacking, FPS combat, and puzzles, and its sequel adds to that foundation through the use of implants and upgrades to unlock different abilities, including psionics.
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More importantly, System Shock 2 has AI SHODAN, who is one of the greatest villains in video game history. The second game has a Russian oligarch resurrect the company that led to SHODAN’s creation and is now testing an FTL starship. Unsurprisingly, SHODAN makes a comeback despite the presence of aliens, as well. Though old, System Shock 2 is a must-play for fans of the cyberpunk genre.
The System Shock remake is a good option for newcomers who might struggle to play through the original’s dated gameplay.
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Cloudpunk
Immersive Cyberpunk Setting
Cloudpunk has two rules: don’t deliver late and DO NOT ask what’s in the box. While the game is more like a walking simulator, the setting, voice acting, and sound design are top-notch and will likely hit the mark with Cyberpunk 2077 fans who are craving another story set in a similar universe.
Cloudpunk also offers customization options for the HOVA on top of improvements like bumpers. The city construction is a perfect example of how a cyberpunk future might be conceived. The only downside is that the story is an inch deep and a mile wide. Gamers who want a more in-depth or dynamic experience should look elsewhere.
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Shadowrun Trilogy
Another Sci-Fi Tabletop Epic
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Shadowrun Returns Shadowrun Dragonfall: Director’s Cut Shadowrun Hong Kong Extended Edition Platform(s) PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox One PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PC, Android, Xbox One PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PC, Xbox One Released 2013-07-25 2014-09-18 2015-08-20 Developer(s) Harebrained Schemes Harebrained Schemes Harebrained Schemes Genre(s) Tactical, Action RPG Tactical RPG Tactical RPG
Shadowrun Trilogy contains Shadowrun Returns, Dragonfall – Director’s Cut, and Hong Kong – Extended Edition. Based on a tabletop RPG franchise, these games are tactical turn-based RPGs that tell largely standalone stories set within different cities. While they build upon each other in terms of mechanics and themes, they can be experienced in isolation.
Although they incorporate a degree of exploration, these titles are rather story-driven, with each one containing a lot of dialogue and character moments as they guide players down a linear path. Shadowrun‘s writing is generally top-notch, and the series offers a unique blend of sci-fi and fantasy.
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The Outer Worlds
Similar Themes, Funnier Execution
Obsidian’s The Outer Worlds is basically Fallout: New Vegas in space, albeit with small planet-based hubs replacing a continuous open-world. Otherwise, the games prioritize similar ingredients, mainly dialogue, character customization, and world-building. While quite different from Cyberpunk 2077 as a whole, the two share common threads since they both focus fairly heavily on the expansion and influence of commercialism. Naturally, they are critical of most of their in-game Mega Corporations, even if The Outer Worlds opts for a comedic tone compared to Cyberpunk 2077‘s more serious narrative.
Although it was not always the case, CD Projekt Red’s sci-fi epic has gradually developed into an above-average first-person shooter that features decent gunplay elevated by robust build variety and secondary mechanics. The Outer Worlds‘ weakest aspect is arguably its combat, which is not particularly weighty or varied. However, the game really nails its character customization, allowing players to fine-tune their protagonists’ personalities to change the way they approach quests and NPCs.
The sequel is more of the same, but better.
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Transistor
Great Visuals, Great Storytelling
Though Supergiant Games’ most famous hit, Hades, is Greek-inspired, Transistor was the studio’s next release after Bastion. It follows a vocalist who lost her voice and a talking sword as they traverse Cloudbank City. The game features a unique turn-based combo combat system, but the setting is also distinctly cyberpunk.
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Everywhere Red goes, these robotic droids hound and impede her. She finds former comrades and enemies who have been “integrated” into The Process. Transistor‘s backgrounds are gorgeous with a cohesive color palette and Art-Deco styling. Though the narrative doesn’t involve cybernetics, the game wrestles with the same questions that any good cyberpunk story needs to address.
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RoboCop: Rogue City
Love Letter To ’80s Cyberpunk
RoboCop: Rogue City
- Released
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November 2, 2023
- Authentic Gameplay For RoboCop
- Immersive City Sections
- Not An RPG Like Cyberpunk 2077
Teyon has found a niche in adapting ’80s action movies into AA video games. Despite earning a poor reception at launch, Terminator: Resistance has improved since 2019, and fans of the source material craving a competent first-person shooter should consider picking up the Complete Edition. In comparison, 2023’s RoboCop: Rogue City did not need to wait a few years to garner appreciation, and it is arguably Teyon’s best release to date. It might also be the greatest RoboCop game of all time, which is admittedly faint praise. There is a lot to love about this project, and its value does not disappear if somebody is not familiar with the 1987 movie and its sequels.
Similar to its inspiration, Rogue City takes place in Old Detroit, a cyberpunk setting oozing ’80s charm. Violence runs rampant throughout the city, and RoboCop exists to keep the peace, a process that generally involves filling gang members with enough bullets to fill a swimming pool. The campaign consists of two sections: linear story levels and exploration in a sandbox. The former highlights Rogue City‘s gratifying combat since Teyon, wisely, opted to embrace the protagonist’s overpowered nature, allowing players to tank hits while they slowly mow down dozens upon dozens of enemies. The story is nothing special, but suits the franchise. Outside these missions, RoboCop heads to the streets in search of minor cases, and the game’s sandbox brings to life the movie’s setting very well. Old Detroit is nowhere near as large or deep as Cyberpunk 2077‘s Night City, but it is fun to explore.