26 Dark games like Cyberpunk 2077 that you should try

It shares the essentials of what Cyberpunk 2077 does: strong narrative focus, melee combat and a cyberpunk setting. Both also lean on single-player focus and a first-person view. The distance is in combat.

It meets Cyberpunk 2077 on strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is combat: horror tension.

Same family as Cyberpunk 2077: dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. They part company on setting and game mode: this one brings horror setting and co-op play.

It comes from the same genre as Cyberpunk 2077 and shares dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and single-player focus. To that it adds skill tree progression and a first-person view. They part company on setting and game mode: this one brings horror setting and co-op play.

On paper it is what Cyberpunk 2077 is — dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and single-player focus — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to skill tree progression and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is setting and game mode: fantasy world and co-op play.

Same family as Cyberpunk 2077: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and melee combat. To that it adds a sci-fi setting and single-player focus. They part company on setting and combat: this one brings stealth mechanics and horror setting.

If Cyberpunk 2077 worked for you because of deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration, the same is here. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and a first-person view. Where the two diverge is setting: fantasy world.

It shares the essentials of what Cyberpunk 2077 does: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration. To that it adds melee combat and single-player focus. They part company on setting and visuals: this one brings fantasy world.

Its point of contact with Cyberpunk 2077 is deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration. The common ground extends to melee combat and a sci-fi setting. Where the two diverge is setting and world: a space setting.

Shelved next to Cyberpunk 2077 for good reason: dark, oppressive atmosphere, melee combat and a sci-fi setting. The common ground extends to single-player focus and skill tree progression. Where the two diverge is game mode and setting: horror setting and multiplayer gameplay.

It shares the essentials of what Cyberpunk 2077 does: strong narrative focus, open world exploration and single-player focus. Both also lean on a third-person camera and skill tree progression. The distance is in combat and setting — its own ground is magic-based combat and fantasy world.

It resembles Cyberpunk 2077 most in how it is built: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and a sandbox world. Both also lean on melee combat and single-player focus. The distance is in setting and visuals — its own ground is fantasy world.

On paper it is what Cyberpunk 2077 is — dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and melee combat — though the resemblance is mostly at that level. The common ground extends to a first-person view and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and game mode: horror setting and co-op play.

It shares the essentials of what Cyberpunk 2077 does: deep RPG systems, strong narrative focus and open world exploration. Both also lean on exploration and discovery, and a third-person camera. The distance is in combat — its own ground is deep simulation.

Same family as Cyberpunk 2077: dark, oppressive atmosphere, open world exploration and melee combat. The common ground extends to exploration and discovery, and single-player focus. Where the two diverge is setting and combat: stealth mechanics and fantasy world.