Best Dystopian Games on Steam
Steam currently has 1,572 Dystopian games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best picks ranked by Player Score. Our Player Score rankings are calculated directly from reviews left on the Steam store and will be updated in real-time as more players leave their feedback. Dystopian game rankings were last updated on 11/20/2024.
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1. 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.
Half-Life 2 holds the #1 spot for "best Dystopian game on Steam" with a Player Score of 96. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 212,511 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 207,317 positive reviews and 5,194 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
2. 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.
Dishonored has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #2 spot for the best Dystopian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 80,523 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 78,633 positive reviews and 1,890 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 10/11/2012 |
| Franchise | Arkane Studios |
| Developer | Arkane Studios |
| Publisher | Bethesda Softworks |
| Steam App Id | 205100 |
3. Stray
Lost, alone and separated from family, a stray cat must untangle an ancient mystery to escape a long-forgotten cybercity and find their way home.
Stray has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #3 spot for the best Dystopian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 146,874 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 142,875 positive reviews and 3,999 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $29.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $29.99 |
| Release Date | 7/19/2022 |
| Franchise | Annapurna Interactive |
| Developer | BlueTwelve Studio |
| Publisher | Annapurna Interactive |
| Steam App Id | 1332010 |
4. Papers, Please
Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling.
Papers, Please has achieved a Player Score of 96, placing it in the #4 spot for the best Dystopian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 71,305 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 69,353 positive reviews and 1,952 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $9.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $9.99 |
| Release Date | 8/8/2013 |
| Developer | Lucas Pope |
| Publisher | 3909 |
| Steam App Id | 239030 |
5. VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action
VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action is a booze em' up about waifus, technology, and post-dystopia life.
VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #5 spot for the best Dystopian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 35,004 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 34,122 positive reviews and 882 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 6/21/2016 |
| Franchise | Ysbryd Games |
| Developer | Sukeban Games |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 447530 |
6. SANABI
SANABI is an exhilarating stylish dystopian action-platformer. Play as a legendary retired veteran and use your signature prosthetic arm to jump over cliffs and skyscrapers, zip through bullets and traps and defeat powerful enemies.
SANABI has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #6 spot for the best Dystopian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 30,840 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 30,052 positive reviews and 788 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $14.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play SANABI on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Steam Price | $14.99 |
| Release Date | 11/9/2023 |
| Franchise | NEOWIZ |
| Developer | WONDER POTION |
| Publisher | NEOWIZ |
| Steam App Id | 1562700 |
7. Half-Life 2: Episode Two
Half-Life® 2: Episode Two is the second in a trilogy of new games created by Valve that extends the award-winning and best-selling Half-Life® adventure. As Dr. Gordon Freeman, you were last seen exiting City 17 with Alyx Vance as the Citadel erupted amidst a storm of unknown proportions.
Half-Life 2: Episode Two has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #7 spot for the best Dystopian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 41,982 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 40,753 positive reviews and 1,229 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $0.00 to play and can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
8. Cruelty Squad
An immersive power fantasy simulator with tactical stealth elements set in a sewage infused garbage world
Cruelty Squad has achieved a Player Score of 95, placing it in the #8 spot for the best Dystopian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 18,678 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 18,105 positive reviews and 573 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Cruelty Squad on the Steam Deck.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 6/16/2021 |
| Developer | Consumer Softproducts |
| Publisher | Consumer Softproducts |
| Steam App Id | 1388770 |
9. SIGNALIS
A classic survival horror experience set in a dystopian future where humanity has uncovered a dark secret. Unravel a cosmic mystery, escape terrifying creatures, and scavenge an off-world government facility as Elster, a technician Replika searching for her lost dreams.
SIGNALIS has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #9 spot for the best Dystopian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 21,857 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,155 positive reviews and 702 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is priced at $19.99 to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. Valve has also verified it as playable on the Steam Deck and will run well.
| Steam Price | $19.99 |
| Release Date | 10/27/2022 |
| Franchise | Humble Games |
| Developer | rose-engine |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1262350 |
10. Half-Life 2: VR Mod
Half Life 2: VR Mod is a fan-made project, which adds full Virtual Reality support to the original 2004 PC gaming classic by Valve Software. Are you ready to become the Freeman?
Half-Life 2: VR Mod has achieved a Player Score of 94, placing it in the #10 spot for the best Dystopian games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,274 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,134 positive reviews and 140 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It is completely free to play and can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Half-Life 2: VR Mod on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 9/16/2022 |
| Developer | Source VR Mod Team |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 658920 |
More Dystopian Games
Explore even more rankings for the 100 best Dystopian games available on Steam.
| Image | Name | Actions | ||||
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| 21,773 | 11/16/2004 | 96 | $0.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 287 | 10/11/2012 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 158 | 7/19/2022 | 96 | $29.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 200 | 8/8/2013 | 96 | $9.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 56 | 6/21/2016 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 99 | 11/9/2023 | 95 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 67 | 10/10/2007 | 95 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
| 39 | 6/16/2021 | 95 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 64 | 10/27/2022 | 94 | $19.99 | Steam Charts | |
| 55 | 9/16/2022 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 498 | 10/29/2020 | 94 | $49.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 10 | 12/22/2022 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 18 | 1/19/2023 | 94 | $11.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 32 | 6/1/2006 | 94 | ??? | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/8/2023 | 94 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 4/24/2019 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 11/11/2021 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 36 | 1/24/2019 | 93 | $12.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 1/12/2024 | 93 | $14.99 | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/5/2012 | 93 | $9.99 | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 30). Dishonored on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 5). Stray on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 6). Papers, Please on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 8). VA-11 Hall-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 9). SANABI on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). Half-Life 2: Episode Two on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 5). Cruelty Squad on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 9). SIGNALIS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 20). Half-Life 2: VR Mod on Steam. Steam Store.