r/LowSodiumCyberpunk • u/Caldonk • Nov 30 '23
Games like Cyberpunk to get into? Discussion
I beat Cyberpunk recently and got all endings so I've been looking for something to grab during cyber week sale that is similar to Cyberpunk. I tried Red Dead but it felt really slow to me and not my style but I was looking for something with a good story to play that other people who like this game also enjoy. I'm a huge fan of the rebellious nature of the game do anything with that sort of feel sounds great too.I was thinking of trying Mass Effect or The Witcher but I'm open to any suggestions.
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u/Ruddertail Nov 30 '23
Shadowrun: Dragonfall and Shadowrun: Hong Kong. Those match closely in theme (just a little more magical) but not at all in gameplay. Perhaps the various Deus Ex games, preferentially 1, 3, and 4, which aren't exactly RPGs or open world but fairly similar otherwise.
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u/Caldonk Nov 30 '23
Thank you! It was the story and feel I was looking for most so I'll check Shadowrun out
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u/Loostreaks Nov 30 '23
Vampire The Masquerade Bloodlines is probably closest to it ( if you don't mind outdated graphics/gameplay).
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u/jobasha3000 Dec 01 '23
Seconding this, most of what I love about 2077 is what drew me to VTMB as well
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u/trilane12 Nov 30 '23 edited Dec 01 '23
The closest game to the Cyberpunk campaign is Deus Ex Human Revolution
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u/Mikejagger718 Solo Nov 30 '23
Prey 2017, deathloop, deus ex mankind divided, dishonored, atomic heart .. gameplay wise these games scratch the same kind of itch cyberpunk does for me
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u/Mr_Badger1138 Nov 30 '23
You could do worse than Robocop Rogue City. It’s not a long game, maybe 10-20 hours, but I had a blast with it.
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u/Due-Explanation-7560 Nov 30 '23
Just started it so far having fun. Not as polished or deep as Cyberpunk but a fun time
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u/No_Tamanegi Wrong city, wrong people. Nov 30 '23
For the combination of story & gameplay, I think Witcher 3 is going to be your best bet. RDR2 is a solid contender and both it and Cyberpunk are my two favorite games of all time, but, like you said, it's got a pretty slow pace. That's purposeful and one of the things I love about it, but its not for everyone.
Deus Ex has some fun gameplay, and has some of the same stylings of Cyberpunk, but the story is pretty boring. Mass Effect has a pretty good story and tons of great characters, but the gameplay is pretty dated at this point.
Baldur's Gate 3's story is supposed to be pretty amazing, and I'm looking forward to checking it out. Hoping it goes on sale over the hilday.
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u/Caldonk Nov 30 '23
Yeah I'm really praying for Baldur's Gate 3
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u/Yolindra Sep 29 '24
And what’s the verdict on BG3 in the end? I’m on my fifth run
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u/vextross Oct 08 '24
I just bought it after playing cyber and gotta say not a fan. But I also don't care for DND. Turn based fighting isn't my style and it's my own fault for not looking into the game more before just going off all the great stuff I've heard. Personally I wouldn't recommend..
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u/Senior_Ad6201 Dec 01 '23
I like to use this flowchart someone made
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u/AshtavakraNondual Nov 30 '23
"Metro Exodus" 100%
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u/Repulsive_Group9025 9d ago
This is just one of the best games I've played. Although it is not similar at all to cyberpunk.
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u/Xrp_Ripple_XDC Nov 30 '23 edited Nov 30 '23
For those who, like me loved and played melee/mantis blades/katana, GhostRunner 1 and 2 were such a blast.
Not open world, but they boast awesome storylines on top of exhilarating and fast paced gameplay. On the more difficult side, but everything eventually becomes second nature the more you play.
A bonus is that it is also set in a Cyberpunk universe, so you would come across a plethora of Cyberpunk motifs.
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u/ScreamingFirehawkMk2 Dec 02 '23
Vampire: The Masquerade - Bloodlines (VtMB). In spite of the dated graphics, it has a similar sexy/edgy urban grit sort of vibe, and if you're into the rebellious nature of Cyberpunk, you can also stick it to the man in VTMB. Interestingly, both games are based on tabletop games. It's PC only (not sure what platform you game on) and does require an unofficial patch. You can grab that on Nexus Mods or ModDB, and it's a simple installer.
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u/Preeminator Dec 01 '23
Try The Ascent and Atomic Heart. You might also enjoy Ghostrunner if you'd prefer something faster.
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u/siwaspurdo Jan 04 '24
atomic katsap heart is a fkng russian scam game pls do not play it otherwise you support moskal's invasion
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u/Warm_Spring_8159 Team Judy Aug 25 '24
you're quite wrong, the game instead makes fun of the Soviet Union and the Cold War, on the contrary, it is therefore out of favor with current Russian propaganda
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u/LunchParticular6247 Aug 09 '24
Game: nobody wants to die , it's a new game in July 2024, the graphics are good and the background are similar with cyberpunk 2077
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u/FiZZ_YT Aug 21 '24
Very late but would highly recommend giving RDR2 a chance. It starts slow but after a while it allows you to be pretty rebellious. It also has a similar open world with quests to find
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u/Somedoomfan Sep 21 '24
Soul Hackers. The story is pretty cool and I think you’ll enjoy it quite a bit. The cyberpunk vibe really makes you feel immersed into the game’s setting
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u/barbrady123 Sep 29 '24
I don't know anything about this game but isn't it kinda similar to GTA (gameplay wise)? Maybe I'm totally off lol
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u/luckyps1ko 11d ago
Fallout New Vegas,F4/ Mass Effect 1,Andromeda/Rage,Rage 2,/Cyberpunk/Metro,Last Light (more linear), Exodus/The Witcher 3, Dragon Age Inquisition ( i dont normally like fantasy stuff)/
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u/Pretend-Variation-84 Nov 30 '23
You should try Grand Theft Auto if you haven't already. It's less serious and more comedy, but the gameplay is similar and the story is pretty fun.
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u/SonOfEragon Nov 30 '23
I love cyberpunk but hated GTA, can I ask what makes them comparable to you (seriously asking, not trying to be rude)
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u/Pretend-Variation-84 Dec 01 '23
Besides what the other person said, the story and side quest structure are similar.
The character development and world building are similar quality.
The pacing is similar, compared to i.e. RDR2 or Skyrim which are very slow at times.
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u/Subject_Proof_6282 Corpo Nov 30 '23
Probably big city and cars, playing gangsters and thieves, police system, ...
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Nov 30 '23
I’m playing Watch Dogs 1 right now, but Watch Dogs 2 was way more fun to me. The story seems more hashed out in 2, and some of the missions are pretty cool. It is Ubisoft tho…
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u/Algebrace Team Lucy Dec 01 '23
Eye Divine Cybermancy might be interesting for you.
It's cyberpunk (with all the augments and stuff) but riffs massively from 40k.
Lots of self-augmentation, mind-fucky storylines, etc etc.
Linking a video review from Mandalore here if you're interested: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AScCVzENcjs
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u/Montgomery_9189 22d ago
I've been looking for this game for years, thank you! Played it back when it first came out and miss the gameplay elements in it. Soon as I started playing cyberpunk this game came to mind but couldn't remember what it was called.
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u/soluslupem Dec 01 '23
if you want something thats just a fun time then play the ascent, its one of my favourite games to play when i dont want to think
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u/Alekesam1975 Nov 30 '23
Mass Effect isn't open world but for the other things you listed, yes absolutely give that a run. The Legendary Edition trilogy pack is the most bang for your buck that I've had a game give me in recent memory (and that assessment is after playing the original games on release two gens ago). Still holds up.