If you are looking forward to the impending release of the System shock remake as much as I am, you might need something to scratch that itch a little sooner. And you’re in luck, because GOG is getting up to 90% off several excellent cyberpunk games until March 13 at 6PM ET
This sale is overflowing with smarter hackers, neon-lit dystopias, and mega-corporations than your wetware can handle, so this is an excellent opportunity to recharge the essence of the genre from decades past. In usual GOG fashion, this sale includes DRM-free versions of games, and they should work fine on most machines.
Below are links to some of the standout titles you can find on sale, as well as their prices. You can also go to GOG.com to view the full catalog that is currently discounted.
System shock 2Tthe influential sequel to system shock, is a must-play for sci-fi horror fans. The 1999 release still tops many players’ lists of “best immersive sims.” Despite the outdated graphics, the System shock community has kept it alive with mods that upgrade the game’s graphics and fix outstanding bugs.
Orbital bullet is a voxel-based roguelike that’s about the closest thing to play Resogun on PC. Orbital Bullet is a fast-paced arcade shooter with wraparound level designs reminiscent of the original Defender.
Ruiner is a top-down, twin-stick shooter that like Hotline Miami. It offers fast-paced, stylish combat, puzzles and a smashing soundtrack.
Shadowrun returns is taken from the TTRPG of the same name. The game combines the genres of cyberpunk and fantasy in a world where enchanting orcs live alongside half-elf hackers.
Gemini Rue is published by Wadjet Eye Games, a studio responsible for more than a dozen point-and-click adventure titles. Gemini Rue weaves inspirations from classic works such as Sheet runner And Cowboy Bebop in a familiar but strange cerebral story.
Super hot is a time-consuming FPS, or otherwise described, the best John Wick style game that does not feature John Wick. While there are plenty of mods that add an extensive catalog of weapons and levels to the base game, you can also check out the excellent spin-offs, including Super hot VR And Superhot: Remove Mind Control for more slow-motion gun-fu.
Furi is an oversaturated bullet hell game that is nothing but boss fights. It features a great soundtrack from artists like Carpenter Brut, Scattle, and Waveshaper, just to name a few.
Blade Runner: Enhanced Edition is one of the last titles to emerge from that golden era of adventure games known as the ‘late 90s’. Blade Runner: Enhanced Edition brings improved subtitles and gamepad support to an already excellent point-and-click adventure that changes every time you play.
Katana Zero is a more recent standout in the “cyberpunk games with soundtracks that are wall-to-wall bangers” category. Katana Zero is all about stringing together ultra-gory kills into a seamless dance of violence that makes you feel like a tough ninja cutting through legions of goons with guns.
VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action is another wild mashup of VA-11 Hall-A. Listen to the diverse citizens of a mega city in this cool visual novel and bartending game. You provide friendly (and sometimes candid) advice to your customers while providing a sounding board for their issues, which often feel more relatable than the game’s futuristic setting suggests.