Cyberpunk 2077, initially, during its release phase was a mess. As the time went on, CD Projekt Red worked on its bugs and made some important changes, introduced DLC and revamped the game, making it one of the best futuristic shooters in the current market. Fans want that retro futuristic experience that a lot of games in the current market lack.
However, if you are a fan of Cyberpunk 2077 and its setting, these choices will appeal to you. They are not necessarily retro futuristic but the gameplay is fun and worth trying out. Let’s look at 10 games to play if you like Cyberpunk 2077.
Top 10 Games To Play If You Like Cyberpunk 2077
Cyberpunk 2077’s character customization, lighting, graphics, voice acting and the open world make the game a tremendous play ground for hours of fun. Not to mention the combat is highly intuitive and will keep you occupied for days to come. That being said, it is rare to find games that resemble the overall vibe that Cyberpunk 2077 puts out.
We might not find an exact replica but these games are some of the best ones that will keep you occupied. Although there might be some similarities, these games are just as good.
The Ascent
The Ascent is a competitive shooter RPG which primarily has the cyberpunk theme rooted in it. The gameplay will be a little bit difficult to navigate for folks who came from the FPS background but once you get used to it, the game is fun and there are co-op options as well which can be fun to participate in with your friends.
With futuristic customization options and explosive combat, this game has every cyberpunk like element nailed down so if you like 2077, this one should be on your list.
Starfield
Xbox’s most expensive venture in the modern times might have been a hit or miss but it is fun if you are a fan of open world games. It might not be retro futuristic like Cyberpunk 2077 but it is futuristic. There are many similarities to Cyberpunk such as the character customization, the open world, the combat and the progression of the game is great.
Although, the story is not the greatest and the world can appear as filler, it can be fun to world jump and see exactly what Xbox is cooking up with this action adventure space game.
Stray
One of the most cozy and comforting modern games ever made, Stray’s major appeal is the ability to play as a cat in a post apocalyptic, retro futuristic world where robots are sentient. The world is beautiful and intricate and it is enhanced ten times over since you can see everything a hundred times amplified through a cat’s eyes.
Although it doesn’t have the traditional combat which Cyberpunk 2077 has, this game will definitely take you on a ride and make you appreciate it’s beauty through a feline’s eyes. The colors, the graphics and the human element even though its a world dominated by robots is something everyone should stay for in Stray.
Borderlands 2
Every Borderlands game is quite fun but for this particular list, we are going with Borderlands 2. Borderlands 2 has a lot of things going for it. There are certain cyberpunk like elements that show themselves in form of the appearance of guns, character customizations and certain interiors that have glowing lights, clean cut elements and more.
The combat is fun, the loot is endless and there are various travel options just like in Cyberpunk 2077. Borderlands 2 is undoubtedly the peak of the franchise and although it will not fully satisfy the hunger that Cyberpunk 2077 leaves you with, it is its own game that is quite scrumptious.
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Bomb Rush Cyberfunk
Bomb Rush Cyberfunk is a skating game that combines cyberpunk, Tony Hawk’s pro skater and Jet Set Radio. The graphics are beautiful and the weird characters that dress like hippies born in Blade Runner 2047 is the exact thing you are looking for if you are a cyberpunk fan.
The wind you get in this game is insane and while there is no combat, the tricks you can do are plenty and the city is yours to explore. Bomb Rush Cyberfunk might not be your first choice after the combat of Cyberfunk 2077 but it will do the job.
Mirror’s Edge
Mirror’s Edge is one of the best platforming games in modern times and it might not be as colorful or neon-y like Cyberpunk 2077 but it has its charms. The platforming is good and you can get a lot of air when parkouring from rooftop to rooftop. You play as Faith Connors, who is an underground courier who delivers messages for organizations while dodging the government surveillance.
The game is eventful, it is beautiful and simplistic. It excels in its fluidity, Faith’s body language, the voice acting and the environment on every level is unique. It is worth playing even today, after 16 years of release.
The Outer Worlds
The Outer Worlds is not cyberpunk like but it is futuristic with some hits on cyberpunk elements. The Outer Worlds is much more funnier than Cyberpunk 2077 and does not take itself too seriously. It almost reminds us of Borderlands. Although, the combat might not be the best thing ever, it more than makes up for it in character customization and the fact that you can take your crew members out with you.
Consider yourself a space pirate as you take control of a ship and assemble a group of ragtag individuals with unique abilities, no its not Guardians of the Galaxy but it is pretty damn close. Not to mention the Fallout 4 like dialogue tree helps to have hilarious conversations.
Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon
Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon is a fully standalone expansion for Far Cry 3, probably the best Far Cry game of all time. Blood Dragon puts you in a retro futuristic world in the shoes of military cyborg Sergeant Rex “Power” Colt. The plot of the game is simple, you will have to rescue a girl while killing all the enemies. The story might be short but it is a lot of fun and the retro futuristic style and bright colors make it so much fun to play.
With inspiration taken from pop culture icons movies like The Terminator and The Wraith, Far Cry 3 Blood Dragon is hours of endless fun that will satisfy your craving for the penultimate cyberpunk like experience. Lasers, guns, bright colors and loud noises, what else do you want?
Any Deus Ex Game
The Deus Ex franchise is very cyberpunk-like since it is set in the futuristic world with action RPG, stealth and FPS elements. It is the perfect blend of action, technological prowess and the perfect balance of stealth and combat. It is even better if you decide to play all the games chronologically to understand what is going on in the futuristic world of the franchise.
Aside from Saints Row, Bioshock, Far Cry and Mass Effect, Deus Ex is one of the best game franchises that is worth giving a try because of the unique premise of the franchise and the execution of combat. The world is unique and the missions include a variety of objects which will ensure that you don’t get bored.
Dishonored 2
This is not cyberpunk but steampunk. Dishonored 2 has tons of things going for it ranging from two solid protagonists, a bunch of unique powers, beautiful level design, graphics that hold up in comparison to modern days and beautiful story. We recommend playing the first Dishonored and then playing this one to understand the plot properly but this game is among the best ever.
Corvo and Emily, the two protagonists have unique set of powers that change the player’s approach to each level. During the start of the game, you can choose to play as either. Emily’s powers are new in the franchise while old school dishonored fans are used to Corvo’s powers.
All in all, Dishonored 2 is one of the best alternatives to Cyberpunk 2077. It’s pacing is perfect and each level is long enough to keep you interested all the way throughout. Not to mention the way you play the game determines the ending.
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