The Best Dystopian Games - Page 2

Update : Beholder: Conductor added at rank #20.
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PEPPERED: an existential platformer (2025)

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PC Windows Mac OS

An existential platformer where Doomsday is just around the corner. Save the world or become an eternal corporate slave for the God of Death. Choices matter. Or do they? Goof around and find out.

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  • platform
  • soundtrack
  • philosophical
  • lgbtq
  • precision
  • humor
  • perma-death
  • dystopian
  • replay-value
  • multiple-endings
  • choices
  • psychological
  • dark
  • pixel
  • action-adventure

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Seekers Notes: Hidden Objects (2022)

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PC Windows IOS iPhone Android

The girl struck the match. What you see in the flame is the picture of LXNS`Live


  • 2.5d
  • tps
  • visual-novel
  • dystopian
  • hidden-object
  • anime
  • drama
  • third-person
  • adventure
  • puzzle
  • cute
  • shooter
  • exploration
  • mystery
  • detective

13

Norco (2022)

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PC Windows Android Xbox Series X Xbox One Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Mac OS

Norco is a captivating point-and-click adventure game set in a dystopian Louisiana town which has been devastated by corporate exploitation. Follow Kay on her journey to uncover the truth behind her mother's death and find her missing brother while exploring eerie swamplands and oil refineries. With a compelling soundtrack, immersive visuals and a unique blend of technological terror and poverty, "Norco" is a must-play for adventure game fans.


What we like:
  • Compelling and thought-provoking story
  • Sharp, funny and poignant dialogue
  • Immersive visuals and soundtrack
  • Unique blend of gameplay elements
What could be improved:
  • Combat encounters can feel tonally inconsistent

  • point-and-click
  • dystopian
  • pixel
  • mystery
  • gothic
  • narrative
  • adventure
  • surreal
  • noir
  • sci-fi
  • story
  • investigation
  • cult
  • conspiracy
  • philosophical

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CARNAGE OFFERING Tower Defense (2023)

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l PC Windows Nintendo Switch

The replicator robots are back! It's 2528. The machines are increasingly infecting the planets with genetically modified monsters. Challenge them and try to stop the onslaught. Upgrade buildings and heroes, mine resources, discover technology and fight to save humanity!


  • tower-defense
  • touch-friendly
  • mining
  • strategy
  • dystopian
  • real-time
  • futuristic
  • aliens
  • sci-fi
  • time-management
  • top-down
  • replay-value
  • zombie-infected
  • building
  • sandbox

15

Bot Wars (2021)

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early access Android PC Windows

Bot Wars is an action RTS about managing a squad of kill-bots and their bases as you work to take over all the capture points across the map. Featuring corporate kill bot armies, ranging from a firearms and beverage manufacturer to a lovecraftian burger cult.


  • capitalism
  • wargame
  • 1980s
  • dystopian
  • tps
  • parody
  • sandbox
  • shooter
  • robots
  • third-person
  • futuristic
  • comedy
  • fps
  • colourful
  • real-time

16

Return. (2018)

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PC Windows Xbox One

Return to your home planet after 200 years of space travel in this atmospheric, art-driven adventure. Shoot, slash, and roll your way through dangerous enemies and ancient bosses, purchase items and unlock powerful weapons, and explore your unfamiliar home for parts to repair your ship.


  • dystopian
  • soundtrack
  • pixel
  • stylized
  • scroller
  • atmospheric
  • post-apocalyptic
  • souls
  • exploration
  • hack-and-slash
  • 2d
  • sci-fi
  • story
  • difficult

17

Marfusha (2021)

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Playstation 5 Playstation 4 Xbox One PC Windows Xbox Series X Nintendo Switch

A high-tempo shooting game with simple controls! Upgrade your character with cards and defend the gates from your enemies.


  • dystopian
  • rogue-like
  • 2.5d
  • anime
  • pixel
  • cute
  • scroller
  • shooter
  • steampunk
  • attack
  • score
  • 2d
  • action
  • character

18

Backbone (2021)

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85
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Xbox One Xbox Series X Playstation 4 Playstation 5 Nintendo Switch Mac OS Linux PC Windows Android

Backbone is a post-noir narrative adventure. Become raccoon private eye Howard Lotor and explore dystopian Vancouver inhabited by animals as you uncover a deeply personal story of change and transformation.


  • detective
  • dystopian
  • pixel
  • adventure
  • narrative
  • mystery
  • puzzle
  • conspiracy
  • stealth
  • noir
  • point-and-click
  • post-noir
  • visual-novel

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Arknights (2020)

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IOS iPhone Android

Arknights is a tower defense gacha game with a compelling story, unique gameplay, and fascinating character design. Set in a dystopian world plagued by natural disasters and terrorism, you must lead the fight against The Reunion and bring order to the world. The game features insane planning and preparation, impressive strategical depth, and base building elements. However, there is a soft paywall that may require real money for progression, so be mindful when playing extensively.

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What we like:
  • Compelling story
  • Unique gameplay
  • Fair gacha pulls
  • Generous stamina system
  • Substantial amount of characters.
What could be improved:
  • Soft paywall
  • Lacks PvP mode
  • Few gameplay modes
  • Relatively few events
  • Significant investment of time and resources.
  • Gatcha

  • tower-defense
  • dystopian
  • tactical
  • strategy
  • resource-farming
  • farming
  • festival
  • rpg
  • chess
  • competitive
  • anime

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Beholder: Conductor (2025)

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A Beholder series spin-off. Become a conductor of the Determination Bringer train: monitor passengers, report incidents, and carry out important Ministry assignments — whose level of secrecy depends only on your loyalty. And remember: mission success is very important to you!


  • choices
  • dystopian
  • investigation
  • trains
  • political
  • multiple-endings
  • point-and-click
  • dark
  • management
  • pixel
  • story
  • atmospheric
  • 2d
  • adventure
  • simulation

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