It’s safe to say that the highly anticipated Cyberpunk 2077 hasn’t had the smoothest of releases. Along with a plethora of bugs, particularly on the console iterations of the game, consumers have begun turning against the once-beloved CD Projekt Red. Despite the backlash, there are plenty of gamers who have been thoroughly enjoying the open-world game so far and believe that it is fully deserving of its IGN Game of the Year nomination.
Regardless of which side of the fence players sit on, it’s clear to see that Cyberpunk 2077 has a ton of potential that CD Projekt Red will hopefully fully realize with the upcoming updates. For those who are either loving the game and want to find others like it, or possibly are waiting for the updates and want something to play another futuristic game in the meantime, here are excellent options according to Metacritic.
10 Deus Ex: Human Revolution (90)
The third entry in the critically acclaimed Deus Ex series, Deus Ex: Human Revolution is a prequel to the original Deus Ex which was released in the year 2000.
Set in 2027, the game tasks players with discovering the motivations behind a deadly attack from a mysterious organization, and explores the themes of a fast-changing cyberpunk world. As well as the excellent combat mechanics and atmospheric setting, Deus Ex: Human Revolution is remembered fondly for its excellent narrative that was heavily affected by the player’s choices.
9 Borderlands 2 (91)
2K Games’ Borderlands series hit the ground running in 2009 with its fantastic first entry that introduced the gaming industry to its huge open-world and plethora of charismatic characters and enemy types. Despite the warm reception of Gearbox Software’s creation, the game suffered from a few issues that prevented it from reaching the elusive 90 mark on Metacritic.
The potential was there for everyone to see though, and Gearbox Software reached it when they teamed up with 2K Games again to release Borderlands 2 three years later. Borderlands 3 is also worth checking out, although Borderlands 2 is the pinnacle of the series so far and it can probably be found at a good price.
8 Overwatch (91)
Overwatch is an ideal choice for anyone wanting to take their futuristic combat skills and test them online. Set sometime between now and 2100, Blizzard’s Overwatch puts players in two teams of six and lets them battle it out to complete varying objectives.
Along with the simple yet addictive combat that will draw even casual gamers in, Overwatch is known for its roster of over 30 colorful characters that are bursting with personality and charisma.
7 System Shock 2 (92)
Set in a cyberpunk 2114, System Shock 2 strands players on a ship with a crew that has been infected by a mutating disease; making System Shock 2 a great option for those looking for a survival horror take on a cyberpunk future.
Released in 1999, System Shock 2 was lauded by fans and critics for how ahead of its time the game was with its RPG gameplay and realistic level design and physics.
6 Fallout 3 (93)
Set in a post-apocalyptic future devastated by a nuclear apocalypse (which coincidentally took place in 2077), it’s safe to say that Bethesda’s Fallout 3 doesn’t have the bright lights and glamour of Cyberpunk 2077‘s Night City.
Fallout 3 tends to get a bad wrap today, with skeptics believing that titles like Fallout: New Vegas and Horizon Zero Dawn have created far more compelling open-worlds. However, its important to remember just how revolutionary Fallout 3 was for its time, and how incredible stepping out of the vault for the first time was.
5 Star Wars: Knights Of The Old Republic (93)
Technically speaking, Star Wars: Knights of the Old Republic takes place “a long time ago in a galaxy far, far away…” but as anyone who’s watched a Star Wars film before will know, the setting feels far more futuristic than historic.
Knights of the Old Republic is far from being just fan-service or a game that only Star Wars fans will enjoy; it’s one of the best Role-Playing games ever-released and will suck players into the immersive game world with its fantastic narrative and sub-plots.
4 Mass Effect 2 (96)
Despite lacking the cyberpunk setting of some of the other games on this list, if this list was ordered by least to most recommended for Cyberpunk 2077 fans, then Mass Effect 2 would be competing with Deus Ex: Human Revolution for the top spot.
Mass Effect 2 offers one of the most compelling storylines in gaming history with an overarching story of politics and warfare that is sidelined by the true main narrative of the personal relationships that players develop along the way. Although Mass Effect 2 is the most beloved game in the series, it’s worth playing the original Mass Effect first to understand the full story.
3 Half-Life 2 (96)
There’s a reason why, now that Cyberpunk 2077 has finally released, Half-Life 3 is once again the most highly anticipated release in all of gaming.
It’s understandable why Valve are seemingly so reluctant to release Half-Life 3, as 2004’s Half-Life 2 was so revolutionary and ground-breakingly innovative that replicating its success will be an extremely difficult task. Valve may have given the gaming industry a glimpse of what Half-Life 3 could look like though, with the fantastic VR title Half-Life: Alyx which is also worth checking out if you have the necessary equipment.
2 Halo: Combat Evolved (97)
It’s not often that a game with an eye-watering Metascore of 97 will miss out on the top spot of a list like this, but Halo: Combat Evolved narrowly falls short for having a lower User Score than the top spot.
Halo: Combat Evolved may lack the open-world and complex narrative of Cyberpunk 2077, but as far as futuristic FPS games go, the first Halo game is one of the best ever released.
1 Metroid Prime (97)
Much like the aforementioned Halo: Combat Evolved, Metroid Prime lacks the RPG side of Cyberpunk 2077 but its incredible action-FPS gameplay alone makes it an ideal pick for anyone who is even remotely interested in the genre.
Metroid Prime is far from being simply a shoot em’ up FPS, as the game implements tons of other genres and gameplay mechanics such as puzzle-solving, and platforming with Samus’ ball morphing ability that makes Metroid Prime one of gaming’s most well-paced and enjoyable games from start to finish.
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