March 26, 2013
Action, Alternative History, Dystopia, RPG Elements, FPP, FPS, Early 20th Century, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.
First person perspective action game released as a spin-off to the BioShock series. This title was produced by Irrational Games with publishing support from the 2K Games company. BioShock Infinite is set in an alternative version of the early 20th century. The main hero, private detective Booker DeWitt, arrives to Columbia, a city floating in the sky, where he needs to locate and rescue a woman named Elizabeth. Turns out she is extremely valuable to two factions competing for control over the city. While playing, you can make use of various fire arms and special powers (e.g. summoning ravens or using telekinesis). The game’s uniquely atmospheric visuals are generated by a modified version of Unreal Engine 3.
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February 5, 2016
Strategy, Dystopia, Internet, LAN, Multiplayer, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based, Isometric View.
A turn-based tactical strategy game set in a futuristic, science fiction universe and a sequel to XCOM: Enemy Unknown (2012). Both games were produced by the experienced developer, studio Firaxis Games, founded by Sid Meier, a legend of the video game industry. The story is set 20 years after the events of the last game. Despite their heroic efforts, human forces proved themselves helpless against the alien invaders, and the Blue Planet fell into their hands. However, the remnants of the XCOM organization are still active in the underground, and pick up guerilla tactics against the enemy in order to reclaim the planet. Gameplay mechanics reprises the solutions known from the previous game, featuring both the strategic layer – where you manage your mobile base and develop new technologies – and tactical, turn-based combat. The game features randomly generated maps, as well as improved combat and command system.
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March 18, 2021
Simulation, Dystopia, Adventure Elements, Strategic Elements, Polish, Singleplayer, Survival.
An adventure and simulation game hybrid in which we play the role of a citizen of a totalitarian state; one day a man decides to take matters into his own hands and break the status quo. In Mr. Prepper we deal with the expansion of the hero's underground hiding place, construction of various tools and machines, as well as trade with neighbors while avoiding inspections carried out by representatives of the authorities.
Steam
August 21, 2007
Action, Dystopia, RPG Elements, FPP, FPS, Immersive Sim, 60s and 70s, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.
BioShock is a combination of an action game, first person shooter, cRPG, and survival horror created by Irrational Games (developers of System Shock 2, SWAT 4, and other titles). The story takes you into the submerged city of Rapture, where the main protagonis, named Jack, arrives after having survived a plane crash. This ruined metropolis hides many dark and deadly secrets. In terms of gameplay, BioShock combines the elements of a dynamic FPS and cRPG. In combat you can use several types of conventional weapons as well as so-called plasmids that give you supernatural powers. Moral choices you make in the game influence how the events unfold. The game features very atmospheric audiovisuals, with graphics powered by the popular Unreal Engine 2.5.
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October 29, 2020
Action, Cyberpunk, Dystopia, Internet, Co-op, Multiplayer, PS Plus Extra, PS Plus Premium, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Stealth, TPP, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
The third installment of the popular series of third-person action games with an open world, in which we play the role of a hacker fighting against the Central Operating System (ctOS) that is invigilating the citizens. As in the previous installments of the cycle, our basic tool is a smartphone, with the help of which we can take control over vehicles, elements of urban infrastructure, communication devices and digital safety systems.
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February 9, 2010
Action, Dystopia, RPG Elements, FPP, FPS, Immersive Sim, Internet, LAN, 60s and 70s, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.
A sequel to 2007's action game BioShock. BioShock 2 was developed by 2K Marin, with the support of Digital Extremes, 2K China, Arkane Studios and Darkside Game Studios. The story is set in the underwater metropolis known as Rapture in year 1968 (eight years after the events of the original game). The player assumes the role of Subject Delta - a Big Daddy prototype. The protagonist has to find the his Little Sister. The administrator of Rapture by the name of Sofia Lamb is trying to prevent it at all cost. The game remains faithful to the original gameplay formula combining FPS elements with certain RPG mechanics. Contrary to the original game though, BioShock 2 offers also a multiplayer experience in the form of seven competition-oriented game modes.
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November 16, 2004
Action, Dystopia, FPP, FPS, Meta Quest / Oculus, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters, VR.
A sequel to the Valve Software's best-selling game that set new standards for the FPS genre back in 1998. Half-Life 2 is set several years after the events of the first game. Once again, the player assumes the role of Gordon Freeman – a doctor of physics who used to work in Black Mesa Labs, where an unfortunate incident opened a portal for alien life forms to invade the Earth. This time, the story takes us into a fictional City 17 and its immediate vicinity. The protagonist now works for a secret government organization. His mission is to repel the invaders from another dimension, in which he is aided by Alyx Vance – a young women fighting as a part of human resistance. The sequel introduces a technological revolution, employing the Valve’s proprietary game engine called Source. Its main advantage is excellent physics simulation, letting players destroy almost any element of environment and use various objects as covers or even weapons.
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April 24, 2020
Strategy, Dystopia, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Tactics, Turn-based, Isometric View.
Spin-off a series of tactical turn-based strategies. In the XCOM: Chimera Squad, we take control of the squad consisting of people and aliens, whose task is to keep order in the metropolis known as City 31. The action takes place 5 years after XCOM 2.
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June 29, 2016
Arcade, 2.5D, Dystopia, PC Game Pass, Platformers, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Essential, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Free-to-play.
Inside is the second project of the independent Danish studio PlayDead, which became famous by creating the cult game Limbo. The game's development was partially funded by a grant from the Danish government. The story tells about a young boy who must stop the forces of evil that are trying to take over the world by experimenting on humans. The gameplay mechanics are similar to classic platformer games. They combine the necessity to solve various puzzles with tasks requiring reflexes and good manual skills. The game takes place in a dark universe where the rain never ceases to fall. The visuals of the game are similar to the ones used in the previous bestselling game developed by PlayDead studio. However, this time the world is three-dimensional. The colors in the game are toned down and the music is atmospheric. The game was created by using the popular, multi-platform Unity engine.
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September 13, 2016
Action, Dystopia, RPG Elements, FPP, FPS, Immersive Sim, 60s and 70s, Remaster/remake, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.
A remastered edition of a popular FPS with RPG elements, originally released in 2007 on PC and Xbox 360; the PlayStation 3 version came out a year later. In case of the PC version, BioShock Remastered is available as a stand-alone product, but the game is part of BioShock: The Collection as well. The largest change introduced since the original release lies in the improved visuals, now supporting 4K resolution and using updated textures. Apart from that, BioShock Remastered offers all the contents of the original release. The player is taken to Rapture - an underwater metropolis where they will fight aggressive mutants and discover the gloomy history behind this extraordinary place. The player explores atmospheric locations, solves environmental puzzles, fights the enemies encountered and develops the protagonist's abilities. The last aspect is linked with moral choices which affect how the entire story ends. In combat, the player makes use of firearms, melee weapons, as well as special powers acquired through DNA modifications.
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August 15, 2018
Adventure, Cyberpunk, Dystopia, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP.
A science-fiction adventure game set in a dystopian world and created by Daedalic Entertainment. The action takes place in Berlin, and the year is 2048. State of Mind presents a grim prediction on the future of mankind struggling with unending wars, shrinking resources and governments establishing their regimes. The player assumes the role of a man who decides to abandon the physical world along with his family through the digitalization of human consciousness and settle in a utopian, virtual environment known as City 5. Unfortunately however, something goes wrong when the data transfer is being made and the player's task is to help the protagonist to finish the transfer and rejoin his family. In terms of the mechanics, State of Mind is a typical adventure game requiring the player to explore the in-game environments, talk to other characters, collect items and solve puzzles. The player takes on the roles of several different characters undergoing mutual interactions.
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Steam
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November 11, 2008
Action, Dystopia, EA Play, FPP, FPS, Parkour, 3D Platformers, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
An unorthodox action game developed by studio EA DICE. The game combines the dynamic of typical first-person perspective shooters with platform game elements. The story of the game takes place in the future, in a large metropolis where every citizen is being watched “for his own good” by a totalitarian government. Among the people who don’t want to be controlled there are the so-called “runners” who mastered the art of parkour that allows them to quickly and effectively move through the concrete jungle. The player assumes the role of a female courier named Faith who is trying to protect the good name of her sister framed into murder. The gameplay consists of series of missions during which Faith uses her skills to move through the roofs and buildings while avoiding guards. In case of confrontation one can eliminate the opponent with fists or by using gunfire taken from the guard.
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Users
August 21, 2026
Arcade, Dystopia, FPP, Indie Games, Co-op, Multiplayer, Parkour, 3D Platformers, Singleplayer.
Steam
June 7, 2016
Action, Dystopia, EA Play, FPP, Internet, Multiplayer, Parkour, Sandbox, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, PC Game Pass.
A continuation of the 2008’s bestselling action game by EA DICE that combined incredibly dynamic gameplay with parkour elements. The story is set in a quasi-totalitarian world of the near future, where powerful corporations replaced governments. The players assume the role of Faith, a courier who, having mastered the art of moving through the urban jungle, through her determination can become the eponymous catalyst of change. Compared to the first installment in the series, the game is not strictly divided into missions (we get to decide the job order and our approach), and the action takes place in an open-world environment that can be freely traversed. Firearms were also dropped, and although direct confrontations with the guards chasing us are unavoidable, our only weapons are wits and the skills that we gradually develop with our progress.
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September 13, 2016
Action, Alternative History, Dystopia, RPG Elements, FPP, FPS, Immersive Sim, 60s and 70s, Package, Early 20th Century, Remaster/remake, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.
A special bundle that includes the revamped editions of three installments in the bestselling BioShock series, designed by 2K Games company for the eighth generation consoles. Each game in the trilogy, which is often described as the spiritual successor to the cult System Shock, is set in different settings and features different main characters. What binds all the stories together is their unique dystopian atmosphere with a surreal vibe, and skillful combination of FPS mechanics with elements of RPG. In comparison with the original releases, The BioShock Collection offers enhanced visuals, featuring 1080p resolution and fluent 60 fps animation. Besides, the games boast enhanced textures and visual effects, as well as improved loading times. Interestingly, the bundle contains not only the games themselves, but also all their DLCs, which were originally sold separately.
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August 19, 2026
Adventure, 2D, Dystopia, Simulation Elements, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Games for Impact.
Steam
August 20, 2024
Adventure, Dystopia, Indie Games, Action Adventure, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP.
Dustborn is an action adventure game set in a dystopian future. The story focuses on Pax, a woman with supernatural abilities who, together with a group of people like her, travels through the devastated and disinformation-ridden United States.
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June 2, 2020
Action, 2.5D, Dystopia, Games for Impact, Indie Games, Noir, Platformers, Polish, Action Adventure, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Stealth.
Platform action game with sneaky elements developed by Atomic Wolf studio. In Liberated, we find ourselves in a dystopian reality in which the authorities subject the citizens to extensive surveillance. In the course of the game, we follow the fate of four characters, among whom we will find both allies of the government and members of the resistance movement - the Liberated people in the title.
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April 14, 2026
Action, 2.5D, Dystopia, PC Game Pass, Action Adventure, Science Fiction, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Play Anywhere.
A 2.5D action adventure game that takes us to an alternative, retrofuturistic America of the 1980s. In Replaced we play as an artificial intelligence trapped in a human body who learns the dark secrets of dystopian Phoenix City.
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Steam
September 28, 2023, Early Access
Action, Boomer Shooter, Cyberpunk, Dystopia, RPG Elements, FPP, FPS, Immersive Sim, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Shooters.
A first-person boomer shooter action game, with additional RPG and immersive sim elements. In Fortune's Run we end up in cyberpunk dystopia, ran by evil corporations. We encounter many enemies on our way, using an advance melee system, ranged weapons or stealth mechanics to deal with them.
Steam
July 31, 2026
Action, Dystopia, FPP, FPS, Immersive Sim, Indie Games, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.
Steam
August 9, 2024
Action, Very Brutal, Dystopia, FPP, FPS, Indie Games, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.
A brutal FPS inspired by the Half-Life series. Vladik Brutal takes us to a dictatorship inspired by the countries of Eastern Europe. We play as a hero who opposes the brutal dictator and travel through dystopian locations, defeating hordes of enemies.
Steam
TBA
Action, Dystopia, FPP, FPS, Internet, Multiplayer, Science Fiction, Online, Shooters.
Multiplayer FPS developed by Midnight Society studio, behind which is internet celebrity Dr. DisRespect. In Deadrop, we play soldiers who acquire a valuable drug for their factions while fighting among themselves to evacuate to safety.
June 29, 2018, Early Access
Action, Crowdfunding, Dystopia, Adventure Elements, FPP, Horror, Indie Games, Cars, Singleplayer, Survival Horror, VR.
An original survival horror, in which we take the role of a car driver whose mission is to gather information during the journey through a gloomy communist country. Beware features a first-person perspective, and the gameplay offers loads of impressive car chases, stealth elements, and thrilling encounters with other drivers.
November 9, 2016
Adventure, 2.5D, Dystopia, Strategic Elements, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
Beholder is an indie adventure game, inspired by the works of George Orwell, Aldous Huxley, and Ray Bradbury. The game takes place in a dystopian world, where the lives of its citizens are fully controlled by the regime, and privacy and freedom of speech are relics of the past. The players take on the role of the manager of an apartment complex. His job is to - under the guise of care - surveil and report any signs of opposition against the government. The game's plot is non-linear - the ending, and the fate of many characters, depend on the player's choices. In Beholder, the players must observe and eavesdrop on the apartment complex's residents, and - when they are gone - search their apartments. When the investigation is complete, a proper report must be submitted, alongside collected evidence. Then, the players can see the consequences of their actions, like a suspect being arrested. Beholder features gloomy 2D graphics which, together with the music, fit in quite well with the game's grim vibe.
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August 10, 2018
Action, Alternative History, Dystopia, FPP, Indie Games, 60s and 70s, Action Adventure, Singleplayer, Stealth, Survival, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate, Xbox Play Anywhere, PC Game Pass.
An unordinary action-adventure game which uses the style and tune of the 60s. The title was created by an independent studio Compulsion Games known for creating Contrast, a title that used similar style. In the game, the player travels to a fictional town in which, due to indoctrination and a wonderful drug, the citizens are constantly happy and all traits of dissatisfaction are immediately eliminated. The protagonist is one of the defiant citizens who are resistant to the system. In order to survive in the surrounding world, he must observe it thoroughly and understand its rules. The action is shown from first-person perspective and the gameplay is focused on exploration, and gathering various items and using them. While doing it, players must behave according to the social norms so that other citizens don’t become suspicious. The world of the game was characteristically exaggerated, but the game tells about many very important topics.
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November 9, 2023
Action, 2D, Cyberpunk, Dystopia, Indie Games, Platformers, Science Fiction, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
An action platformer set in a dystopian futuristic city. SANABI has us playing as a military veteran, wielding a grappling hook to grapple to the environment and his enemies.
OpenCritic
Steam
May 7, 2026, Early Access
Action, 2D, Dystopia, Indie Games, Platformers, Roguelike, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
Steam
June 12, 2026
Adventure, Dystopia, Simulation Elements, Games for Impact, Indie Games, 80s, Singleplayer.
Steam
November 20, 2025
Action, 2D, Dystopia, Co-op, Multiplayer, For 2 Players, Splitscreen, Science Fiction, Shoot 'em Up, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Shooters.
A shoot'em up inspired by games such as Contra and Wild Guns. In Neon Inferno, we end up in a dystopian New York of the future. We fight with enemies in the foreground and background, and also take part in chases. The game can be played alone or in co-op.
OpenCritic
Steam
April 23, 2025
Adventure, 2D, Dystopia, Strategic Elements, Indie Games, Trains, Side-scroll, Singleplayer, Xbox Play Anywhere.
A spin-off of the series of adventure games, in which we end up in a dystopian orwellian world. In Beholder: Conductor our tasks include checking the passengers of the luxurious Determination Bringer train and reporting all irregularities to the Ministry.
Steam
November 15, 2023
Adventure, 2.5D, Dystopia, FPP, Indie Games, Platformers, Action Adventure, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
A cross between a first-person adventure game and an action platformer. American Arcadia is set in the titular metropolis, its people unknowingly participating in a reality show, where losing popularity among the audience gets them killed.
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December 19, 2013
Action, Crowdfunding, Dystopia, Indie Games, PlayStation VR, Action Adventure, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Stealth, VR.
Republique is a game belonging to the genre of stealth, in which we help a girl named Hope, imprisoned by the totalitarian regime. By gaining access to electronic security systems, the player has to help her escape from the sight of an all-seeing supervisor.
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September 26, 2025
Simulation, Dystopia, Adventure Elements, Strategic Elements, Polish, Singleplayer, Survival.
The second expansion (after Animal Farm) for the Polish simulation game from 2021. Mr. Prepper: Uranium Project add-on focuses on the nuclear plant from Muricaville and on extracting and using uranium. There are new missions available, as well as a new character, new bunker equipment, and a minigame.
Steam
March 10, 2025
RPG, Dystopia, FPP, Internet, Co-op, LAN, Multiplayer, Sandbox, Online, Life Sim.
A sandbox game with RPG and simulation elements, prepared with multiplayer gameplay in mind. Aneurism IV takes us to the titular dystopian metropolis. We can have our part in ensuring its downfall, attempt to save the city or try to remain neutral and live our own peaceful life.
Steam
cancelled
Action, Cyberpunk, Dystopia, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, TPP.
Last Sentinel is a third-person open-world action game heavily emphasizing storytelling. The game is set in the dystopian, futuristic Tokyo, focusing on combat using melee weapons and firearms.
October 28, 2022
Adventure, Alternative History, Dystopia, Puzzle Elements, FPP, Horror, Indie Games, 60s and 70s, Singleplayer.
Horror FPP adventure game. In Charon's Staircase we find ourselves in Oak Grove mansion where years ago so called Ministry was conducting macabre experiments. Our task is to survive and destroy the evidence of crime.
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May 9, 2024
Adventure, Dystopia, FPP, Indie Games, PC Game Pass, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Thriller, TPP, Xbox Game Pass Premium, Xbox Game Pass Ultimate.
An unusual action adventure game set in the distant future and inspired by NieR: Automata. In 1000xResist we visit Earth 1000 years into the future, enslaved by the aliens. We explore memories of the immortal Iris, trying to learn the truth about her intentions.
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April 4, 2023
Adventure, Dystopia, Experimental/artistic, Arcade Elements, Games for Impact, Indie Games, Music, Singleplayer.
A prequel to Road 96, combining an adventure game with a rhythm game. Road 96: Mile 0 tells the story of Zoe and Kaito, as they learn about each other, but also about the dirty secrets of the fictional nation of Petria, the tyrant ruling it, as well as Zoe's influential father.
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March 3, 2022
Adventure, 2.5D, Dystopia, Strategic Elements, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
The third installment of the Beholder series, based on the works of George Orwell. In Beholder 3 we play the role of a government spy working undercover as the manager of an apartment building. Our task is to invigilate the residents of the block of flats and report forbidden activities.
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October 20, 2022
Action, 2D, Dystopia, Indie Games, Internet, Multiplayer, Roguelike, Online, Shooters, Top-down.
Multiplayer top-down shooter with roguelike elements. In Hell is Others we find ourselves in a dystopian Century City, where we fight for blood, which acts as currency or is used to water plants on which bullets for our guns grow.
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July 11, 2017
Adventure, 2.5D, Dystopia, Puzzle Elements, Platformers, Action Adventure, Singleplayer.
An action-adventure title developed by the independent developer Sand Sailor Studio. The action of Black The Fall takes place in a communist industrial dystopia where the inhabitants are completely subject to the regime. The main hero, named Black, is a obedient worker at one of the many factories. However, when the entrance door gets damaged, he takes the opportunity to break free. Gameplay featuring a side-view focuses on exploration of the mysterious environment. Locations introduce numerous traps, obstacles, and diverse environmental puzzles. During gameplay, Black gets his hands on a designator – a tool which gives him control over workers, machines, and other friendly beings. The title utilizes 2.5D visuals that do not feature too many vivid colors, which makes the title stand out.
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Steam
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June 8, 2021
Adventure, 2D, Detective, Dystopia, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, Crime, Noir, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
Adventure with elements of a sneaky and action game, in which we get to the retrofuturistic version of Vancouver inhabited by anthropomorphic animals. While playing in Backbone we play Howard Lotor's shed, which is a private detective who undertakes various tasks.
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December 4, 2018
Adventure, 2.5D, Dystopia, Strategic Elements, Indie Games, Singleplayer.
An adventure game that takes players to a totalitarian country and allows them to become a ministry official, who gradually climbs the career ladder by eliminating potential opponents, to eventually become the prime minister.
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Users
October 2026
Action, Cyberpunk, Dystopia, FPP, FPS, Immersive Sim, Indie Games, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Shooters.
Immersive sim in the style of an old-school FPS. In Core Decay we explore expansive locations, eliminate enemies using an extensive arsenal, hack security systems and develop the character, increasing its combat potential.
January 25, 2022
Adventure, Dystopia, Simulation Elements, FPP, Full Motion Video, Indie Games, 80s, Politics, Singleplayer.
A combination of adventure and simulation game that takes us to an alternative, dystopian version of the 1980s. In Not for Broadcast, we decide what message is to come out of the TV news, influencing public opinion.
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July 17, 2024
Adventure, Detective, Dystopia, FPP, Time Manipulation, Noir, Polish, Science Fiction, Singleplayer, Thriller.
A neo-noir adventure game, using an FPP camera and Unreal Engine 5. Nobody Wants to Die is set in dystopian New York in 2329. We play as detective James Karr and use futuristic gadgets to manipulate time and solve crimes. We must track the person killing the city's elite.
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December 14, 2023
Action, 2D, Dystopia, Indie Games, Metroidvania, Post-apocalypse, Science Fiction, Side-scroll, Singleplayer.
A bloody 2D action platformer metroidvania. Cookie Cutter stars Cherry, an android traversing the megastructure of the INFONET corporation, cutting down hordes of enemies with a chainsaw and a motorcycle.
Users
September 23, 2021
Adventure, Dystopia, Experimental/artistic, Puzzle Elements, Arcade Elements, Indie Games, Singleplayer, Isometric View.
A dark adventure game that transports us to a dystopian world. In The Plane Effect we play as Solo, who after finishing his job plans to return to his home and family, while being unsure if he even has one.
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May 20, 2021
Adventure, Dystopia, RPG Elements, Simulation Elements, Indie Games, Science Fiction, Singleplayer.
Mind Scanners is an indie simulator set in a dystopian world, in which we examine the mental health of its inhabitants using strange devices and make diagnoses. It was developed by The Outer Zone studio.
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