Cyberpunk games became incredibly popular in the 70s and 80s since pop culture attached to the wonders of technology and what the future could possibly possess. Since then, the Cyberpunk theme has expanded to not only movies but also video games that have continued to interest players.
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 excel above the rest and that's why these cyberpunk games are some of the best available for players to enjoy.
10 The Ascent
Starting off strong, the action-shooter RPG The Ascent is a brilliant and lively cyberpunk game that challenges players to surviving in a metropolis run by the infamous corporation The Ascent Group.
Players will gradually work their way up the different levels of this bustling city as they are placed with the mission to find out what happened to the Ascent Group since it mysteriously shut down with no warning. Besides the action-packed battles and customization options, exploring in The Ascent in one of the greatest things to do as players find themselves in neon-filled areas.
9 Deus Ex
Releasing in the early 2000s Deus Ex is an iconic classic of the cyberpunk genre that many players have praised for being a great role-playing game also. Set in the year 2052 players take on the role of JC Denton, a non-augmented rookie of the United Nations Anti-terrorist Coalition; he is tasked with taking on terrorist cells and getting to the bottom of a Nano-virus known as the Gray Death.
In between the action of an in-depth story, packed with choices; players will also find themselves amazed by the world of Deus Ex that is based on real-life locations and actual conspiracy theories that have been revealed as reality in this futuristic world.
8 Cloudpunk
For players that are looking for a cyberpunk game that's a little more relaxed, they need to look no further than Cloudpunk. In this adventure game made by ION LANDS, the player works for the semi-legal delivery service of Nivalis; delivering parcels for the residents all across the city.
While delivering these parcels that players best not ask what's inside of them, the story of Cloudpunk will be revealed. While meeting a varied cast from the usual resident to intelligent AIs, the player will be able to make a long-lasting impression on the story as each choice may make a different to the city they explore.
7 System Shock 2
Another classic that's a year older than Deus Ex is the first-person shooter RPG System Shock 2. Playing off the success of the original System Shock, the second game in the franchise continued to amaze players; unlike other games mentioned, System Shock 2 takes the cyberpunk genre and turns it into a frightening sci-fi horror.
Many also refer to System Shock as a techno-horror because technology is the monster; though the story itself couples nicely with the connection to cyberpunk through this use of AIs taking over and the cybernetic implants that have been installed inside the player.
6 Ghostrunner
For players that enjoy fast-paced combat and heaps of parkour then Ghostrunner is another vibrant cyberpunk action game that has already hooked in 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.
Playing as an advanced blade fighter that is only made stronger by their cybernetics is only one part of the large cyberpunk world that players will find themselves dashing across. Although difficult to, taking a moment to look around will reveal another neon city with far more detail in it than players credit it for.
5 Signalis
In a similar theme to System Shock, Signalis is another horror game that takes part in a dystopian future. The main character Elster wakes up from Cryostasis in a world that she doesn't understand. She must search this new world owned by a corrupt government for her partner as well as answers to what had happened.
In this classic horror, if players hope to get to the bottom of this mysterious story they must first be cautious about the amount of resources they use. Players will also need to use their head to work out a range of mind-boggling puzzles.
4 VA-11 Hall-A Cyberpunk Action
Not only is VA-11 Hall-A Cyberpunk Action one of the best pixel cyberpunk games, it also possesses a captivating story that is packed nicely into a visual novel. While working as a bartender at the futuristic bar that has been lovingly nicknamed Valhalla, players will learn the story of this cyberpunk city through its patriots.
However, unlike the usual multiple choices for a player to choose from when discussing these issues with the other characters, they instead whip up a drink that will likely ale all their problems in this technologically advanced world.
3 Cyberpunk 2077
It wouldn't be the best cyberpunk games available if the title called Cyberpunk 2077 wasn't mentioned. Although arguably Cyberpunk 2077 had a rough start when it first released due to some game breaking bugs since then CD Projekt Red has turned Night City into a place many players have enjoyed revisiting.
Working as a mercenary while in danger as a larger than life terrorist rock star attempts to take over the player's brain, makes Cyberpunk 2077 a first-person shooter RPG with a great story with an even greater world to explore.
2 Stray
Dystopian cities have continued to interest players in recent years as the adventure title that sees players take on the role of a cat attempting to get back up to the surface also reveals a world run by robots.
With no idea where any of the human people have gone, players are left to theorize why this city exists below the surface away from the sunlight they have seen. Exploring this world may be short, but the thought-provoking nature of this cyberpunk tale is sure to have a long-lasting impression on a player.
1 Katana Zero
Action-packed and fast-paced games continue to be the most popular genre of gaming for the theme of cyberpunk; Katana Zero is a game with pixel graphics that challenges players to go fast and avoid danger while traversing another cyberpunk world.
While traveling through this platformer with the possibility of instant-death it's difficult to take the time to admire the pixel background the player dashes across. However, Katana Zero is a game with a lot of attention to detail that gives the player glimpses of the past in between the now dangerous future.