Best Dystopian games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated dystopian games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free dystopian games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Shadowrun Returns
The unique cyberpunk-meets-fantasy world of Shadowrun has gained a huge cult following since its creation nearly 25 years ago. Now, creator Jordan Weisman returns to the world of Shadowrun, modernizing this classic game setting as a single player, turn-based tactical RPG.
FINAL FANTASY VII
The RPG classic FINAL FANTASY VII returns to PC, now with brand new online features!
Remember Me
Remember Me™ is a 3rd person action adventure where players take on the role of Nilin, a former elite memory hunter with the ability to break into people’s minds and steal or even alter their memories.
BioShock Infinite
Indebted to the wrong people, with his life on the line, veteran of the U.S. Cavalry and now hired gun, Booker DeWitt has only one opportunity to wipe his slate clean. He must rescue Elizabeth, a mysterious girl imprisoned since childhood and locked up in the flying city of Columbia.
Primordia
Life has ceased. Man is but a myth. And now, even the machines have begun to fail. Lead Horatio Nullbuilt and his sarcastic sidekick Crispin on a journey through the crumbling world of Primordia, facing malfunctioning robots, ancient secrets, and an implacable, power-hungry foe.
Dishonored
Dishonored is an immersive first-person action game that casts you as a supernatural assassin driven by revenge. With Dishonored’s flexible combat system, creatively eliminate your targets as you combine the supernatural abilities, weapons and unusual gadgets at your disposal.
Hard Reset Extended Edition
Over-the-top destruction, loads of enemies & a beautifully realized cyberpunk setting. Hard Reset is here to shake up the shooter scene. Try the demo now.
Indie Game: The Movie
The emotional journey of four developers as they sacrifice money, health and sanity to realize their lifelong dreams of sharing their games with the world.
Binary Domain
Set in futuristic Tokyo, take control of the robotic community before they control everything!
Gemini Rue
Discover a world where life is cheap, identities are bought & sold, & a quest for redemption can change the fate of a whole galaxy.
Nuclear Dawn
Explore war-torn post-apocalyptic landscapes and take fight against enemies using various weapons in this FPS/RTS hybrid.
Warhammer 40,000: Space Marine - Anniversary Edition
In Warhammer 40,000 Space Marine you are Captain Titus, a Space Marine of the Ultramarines chapter and a seasoned veteran of countless battles.
BioShock® 2
Set approximately 10 years after the events of the original BioShock, the halls of Rapture once again echo with sins of the past. Along the Atlantic coastline, a monster has been snatching little girls and bringing them back to the undersea city of Rapture.
AaAaAA!!! - A Reckless Disregard for Gravity
BASE jump through a floating city, creating your own stunts to delight your fans. Use quick reflexes to negotiate the intricate tangle of girders that make up the floating city. Flip protesters off for points!
Judge Dredd: Dredd vs. Death
Welcome to Mega-City One, a city of over 400 million people - every one of them a potential criminal. It is the third decade of the 22nd Century, unemployment is widespread, boredom is universal and only the Judges can prevent total anarchy. Empowered to dispense instant justice, they are Judge, Jury and Executioner all in one.
Dystopia
Dystopia is a cyberpunk game with tense combat situations in a high-tech world spanned by computer networks. Playing as either Punk mercenaries, or Corporate security forces, the player will fight through the physical world to gain access, via jack-in terminals, to cyberspace.
Mirror's Edge™
In a city where information is heavily monitored, couriers called Runners transport sensitive data. In this seemingly utopian paradise, a crime has been committed, & you are being hunted. You are a Runner called Faith and this innovative first-person action-adventure is your story.
BioShock™
BioShock is a shooter unlike any you've ever played, loaded with weapons and tactics never seen. You'll have a complete arsenal at your disposal from simple revolvers to grenade launchers and chemical throwers, but you'll also be forced to genetically modify your DNA to create an even more deadly weapon: you.
Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition
The year is 2052 and the world is a dangerous and chaotic place. Terrorists operate openly - killing thousands; drugs, disease and pollution kill even more. The world's economies are close to collapse and the gap between the insanely wealthy and the desperately poor grows ever wider.
Half-Life 2
Reawakened from stasis in the occupied metropolis of City 17, Gordon Freeman is joined by Alyx Vance as he leads a desperate human resistance. Experience the landmark first-person shooter packed with immersive world-building, boundary-pushing physics, and exhilarating combat.Most played dystopian games on Steam
Take a look at the top dystopian games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 15th 2025.
1. ANEURISM IV
A dystopian simulator where your choices shape a decaying city. Join other players to protect the metropolis from ruin, hasten its downfall, or simply work in the factories. With no set goals or rules, every action has consequences in a world teetering on the brink. ANEURISM IV is a psychological horror, dystopian and crafting game developed and published by Vellocet. Released on March 11th 2025 has received 1,190 reviews of which 1,053 were positive and 137 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played dystopian game, thanks to its 417 peak concurrent players over the last day.
8.4
1,053
137
417
players
2. Beholder
You’re a state-installed landlord in a totalitarian country. Place listening devices, steal and sneak into your tenants’ apartments. Use what you uncovered to report anyone capable of plotting against the state. You MUST! But WILL you? Beholder is a dystopian , choices matter and political sim game developed by Alawar Stargaze (Warm Lamp Games) and published by Alawar. Released on November 09th 2016 has received 26,726 reviews of which 24,489 were positive and 2,237 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. While seeing 107 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among dystopian games based on player count.
9.0
24,489
2,237
107
players
3. We Happy Few
From the independent studio that brought you Contrast, We Happy Few is an action/adventure game set in a drug-fuelled, retrofuturistic city in an alternative 1960s England. Hide, fight and conform your way out of this delusional, Joy-obsessed world. We Happy Few is a adventure, open world and action game developed by Compulsion Games and published by Gearbox Publishing. Released on August 10th 2018 has received 13,224 reviews of which 10,141 were positive and 3,083 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. While seeing 101 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among dystopian games based on player count.
7.5
10,141
3,083
101
players
4. Nobody Wants to Die
Lose yourself in the dystopian world of New York, 2329; immortality comes at a price that someone has to pay. In this interactive noir story, lead the investigation using advanced technology, as Detective James Karra who risks it all in pursuit of a serial killer targeting the city’s elite. Nobody Wants to Die is a 3d, detective and noir game developed by Critical Hit Games and published by PLAION. Released on July 17th 2024 has received 3,589 reviews of which 3,106 were positive and 483 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played dystopian games.
8.3
3,106
483
69
players
5. Beholder 2
You are an intern at the central ministry of a totalitarian state with your whole career ahead of you. Work your way up the ladder by scheming against employees, spying on your boss, and completing paperwork. Or do you turn against the state and expose corruption. The choice is still yours to make! Beholder 2 is a dystopian , choices matter and strategy game developed by Alawar Stargaze (Warm Lamp Games) and published by Alawar. Released on December 04th 2018 has received 6,876 reviews of which 6,026 were positive and 850 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played dystopian games.
8.5
6,026
850
46
players
6. Not For Broadcast
A new political Party has won a landslide in the General Election, and for some reason the editor at the news station you work at has done a runner. Now it’s up to you, the Janitor, to take over the editing booth in this tumultuous time - will you help the government, or stand in their way? Not For Broadcast is a adventure, 1980s and choices matter game developed by NotGames and published by tinyBuild. Released on January 25th 2022 has received 11,456 reviews of which 10,782 were positive and 674 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played dystopian games.
9.2
10,782
674
45
players
7. VLADiK BRUTAL
Fight under the onslaught of mutated monsters, obsessed soldiers and even darker bosses. Just try to survive and find out what to do next in this life, simultaneously tearing your enemies to pieces. VLADiK BRUTAL is a fps, shooter and first-person game developed and published by BRUTAL SOFTWARE. Released on August 09th 2024 has received 8,152 reviews of which 7,382 were positive and 770 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played dystopian games.
8.8
7,382
770
40
players
8. Cyber Manhunt 2: New World - The Hacking Simulator
Discover a digital realm shrouded in mystery. Sequel to an award-winning narrative driven hacking simulator puzzle game. Play as an AI assistant in a major corporation. Deploy intricate social engineering tactics and expose hidden truths in a world of ambition and high-tech deception. Cyber Manhunt 2: New World - The Hacking Simulator is a hacking, story rich and dark humor game developed by Aluba Studio and published by Spiral Up Games. Released on January 20th 2025 has received 4,032 reviews of which 3,742 were positive and 290 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played dystopian games.
8.9
3,742
290
36
players
9. Peripeteia
Peripeteia is a first-and-third-person role-playing stealth game taking place in alt-history cyberpunk Poland. Inspired by immersive sims from Ion Storm and Looking Glass Studios, Peripeteia expands on the formula with new ideas and an original setting. Peripeteia is a early access, immersive sim and dystopian game developed and published by Ninth Exodus. Released on February 21st 2025 has received 1,047 reviews of which 960 were positive and 87 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played dystopian games.
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960
87
35
players
10. Showgunners
As a contestant on a high stakes reality game show of the future, you must survive a dangerous urban environment packed with traps, confounding puzzles, and heavily armed psychopaths. Turn-based combat in hand crafted levels, built for entertainment. Showgunners is a turn-based tactics, turn-based combat and 1990's game developed by Artificer and published by Good Shepherd Entertainment. Released on May 02nd 2023 has received 1,501 reviews of which 1,411 were positive and 90 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played dystopian games.
8.9
1,411
90
21
players
Best deals on dystopian games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of dystopian games available on Steam right now, updated on April 15th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted dystopian games.
1. Not For Broadcast
A new political Party has won a landslide in the General Election, and for some reason the editor at the news station you work at has done a runner. Now it’s up to you, the Janitor, to take over the editing booth in this tumultuous time - will you help the government, or stand in their way? Not For Broadcast is a adventure, 1980s and choices matter game developed by NotGames and published by tinyBuild. Released on January 25th 2022 has received 11,456 reviews of which 10,782 were positive and 674 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Featuring a massive 94% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for dystopian category.
9.2
10,782
674
-94%
24.33€
1.46€
2. Beholder 2
You are an intern at the central ministry of a totalitarian state with your whole career ahead of you. Work your way up the ladder by scheming against employees, spying on your boss, and completing paperwork. Or do you turn against the state and expose corruption. The choice is still yours to make! Beholder 2 is a dystopian , choices matter and strategy game developed by Alawar Stargaze (Warm Lamp Games) and published by Alawar. Released on December 04th 2018 has received 6,876 reviews of which 6,026 were positive and 850 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in dystopian games.
8.5
6,026
850
-94%
16.67€
1.00€
3. Song of Farca
Hack into crime scenes, look for evidence, analyze data, interrogate criminals, track suspects and deal with the consequences of your decisions. This is a dark and brutal detective story with a Black Mirror-esque atmosphere of digital dominance and the narrative structure of a US crime procedural. Song of Farca is a choices matter, story rich and simulation game developed by Wooden Monkeys and published by Alawar. Released on July 21st 2021 has received 1,127 reviews of which 929 were positive and 198 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in dystopian games.
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929
198
-94%
18.33€
1.10€
4. Beholder
You’re a state-installed landlord in a totalitarian country. Place listening devices, steal and sneak into your tenants’ apartments. Use what you uncovered to report anyone capable of plotting against the state. You MUST! But WILL you? Beholder is a dystopian , choices matter and political sim game developed by Alawar Stargaze (Warm Lamp Games) and published by Alawar. Released on November 09th 2016 has received 26,726 reviews of which 24,489 were positive and 2,237 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for dystopian games.
9.0
24,489
2,237
-93%
14.29€
1.00€
5. Aeon's End
Deck building with a twist! Lead a team of mages against the Nameless in this magic-based card battle game and save the city of Gravehold! Aeon's End is a deckbuilding, dark fantasy and dystopian game developed and published by Handelabra Games Inc.. Released on September 17th 2019 has received 430 reviews of which 355 were positive and 75 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for dystopian games.
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355
75
-93%
14.79€
1.03€
6. INDUSTRIA
Embark on a gripping journey in INDUSTRIA, an atmospheric FPS set in Cold War-era East Berlin. Unravel the secrets of a mysterious parallel dimension while searching for a missing colleague. Explore a haunting reality where the truth awaits. Discover the dark past that lies beyond. INDUSTRIA is a fps, action and sci-fi game developed by Bleakmill and published by Headup. Released on September 30th 2021 has received 3,171 reviews of which 2,251 were positive and 920 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 93% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for dystopian games.
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2,251
920
-93%
20.86€
1.46€
7. Beholder 3
When a high-ranking security officer saves you from prison, you end up a pawn in her schemes. Now you must eliminate anyone standing in the way of her secret plans and try to get your life back while working two jobs. No tenant, employee or superior is safe from your spying. Beholder 3 is a political sim, simulation and dystopian game developed by Paintbucket Games and published by Alawar. Released on March 03rd 2022 has received 2,244 reviews of which 1,500 were positive and 744 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 92% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for dystopian games.
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1,500
744
-92%
17.00€
1.36€
8. Orwell: Ignorance is Strength
Step into the shoes of a government official in a top-secret department of the Orwell surveillance program. Given the power to both uncover and fabricate "the truth", how far will you go in the service of your country? Season 2 of Orwell, the award-winning surveillance thriller. Orwell: Ignorance is Strength is a simulation, choices matter and political sim game developed by Osmotic Studios and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on February 22nd 2018 has received 1,735 reviews of which 1,319 were positive and 416 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for dystopian games.
7.3
1,319
416
-90%
10.00€
1.00€
9. Tower 57
Tower 57 is a fast-paced neo-retro shooter where cooperation is as important as your ammo capacity. As a member of an extraordinary task force fight your way through a dieselpunk megatower and uncover its hidden secrets. Tower 57 is a action, indie and pixel graphics game developed by Pixwerk and published by 11 bit studios. Released on November 16th 2017 has received 779 reviews of which 498 were positive and 281 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.2 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for dystopian games.
6.2
498
281
-90%
11.99€
1.19€
10. Organs Please
A dark and satirical management sim, where you take control of a recycling factory with a twist: it recycles humans. Your job is to decide who gets to escape our dying planet in a cozy spaceship and who sacrifices their blood, sweat and tears for humanity. Literally. Organs Please is a multiple endings, point & click and political sim game developed by TECHHOME and published by HeroCraft PC. Released on April 05th 2023 has received 303 reviews of which 258 were positive and 45 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 75% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for dystopian games.
7.9
258
45
-75%
13.92€
3.48€
Free dystopian games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play dystopian games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 15th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play dystopian games.
1. The Westport Independent
The Westport Independent is a censorship simulator taking place in a post-war country, governed by the recently elected Loyalist Party. As the editor of one of the last independent newspapers in the country, your job is to remove and edit the content of your paper, affecting the people’s opinion of both the rebels and the Loyalist... The Westport Independent is a indie, simulation and dystopian game developed and published by Double Zero One Zero. Released on January 21st 2016 has received 310 reviews of which 233 were positive and 77 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free dystopian games on Steam.
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