Best Dystopian games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated dystopian games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free dystopian games are available at the bottom of the page.
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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.Most played dystopian games on Steam
Take a look at the top dystopian games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.
1. Beholder
You’re a state-installed landlord in a totalitarian country. Place listening devices, steal and sneak into your tenants’ apartments. Use what you uncovered to report anyone capable of plotting against the state. You MUST! But WILL you? Beholder is a dystopian , choices matter and political sim game developed by Alawar Stargaze (Warm Lamp Games) and published by Alawar. Released on November 09th 2016 has received 26,777 reviews of which 24,534 were positive and 2,243 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played dystopian game, thanks to its 655 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.0
24,534
2,243
655
players
2. Beholder: Conductor
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! Beholder: Conductor is a dystopian , choices matter and singleplayer game developed and published by Alawar. Released on April 23rd 2025 has received 685 reviews of which 590 were positive and 95 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. While seeing 302 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among dystopian games based on player count.
8.1
590
95
302
players
3. Beholder 2
You are an intern at the central ministry of a totalitarian state with your whole career ahead of you. Work your way up the ladder by scheming against employees, spying on your boss, and completing paperwork. Or do you turn against the state and expose corruption. The choice is still yours to make! Beholder 2 is a dystopian , choices matter and strategy game developed by Alawar Stargaze (Warm Lamp Games) and published by Alawar. Released on December 04th 2018 has received 6,894 reviews of which 6,043 were positive and 851 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. While seeing 233 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among dystopian games based on player count.
8.5
6,043
851
233
players
4. ANEURISM IV
A dystopian simulator where your choices shape a decaying city. Join other players to protect the metropolis from ruin, hasten its downfall, or simply work in the factories. With no set goals or rules, every action has consequences in a world teetering on the brink. ANEURISM IV is a dystopian , psychological horror and crafting game developed and published by Vellocet. Released on March 11th 2025 has received 1,462 reviews of which 1,295 were positive and 167 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.4 out of 10. With 197 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played dystopian games.
8.4
1,295
167
197
players
5. We Happy Few
From the independent studio that brought you Contrast, We Happy Few is an action/adventure game set in a drug-fuelled, retrofuturistic city in an alternative 1960s England. Hide, fight and conform your way out of this delusional, Joy-obsessed world. We Happy Few is a adventure, open world and action game developed by Compulsion Games and published by Gearbox Publishing. Released on August 10th 2018 has received 13,236 reviews of which 10,150 were positive and 3,086 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. With 106 concurrent players in the last 24 hours, the game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played dystopian games.
7.5
10,150
3,086
106
players
6. Peripeteia
Peripeteia is a first-and-third-person role-playing stealth game taking place in alt-history cyberpunk Poland. Inspired by immersive sims from Ion Storm and Looking Glass Studios, Peripeteia expands on the formula with new ideas and an original setting. Peripeteia is a early access, immersive sim and dystopian game developed and published by Ninth Exodus. Released on February 21st 2025 has received 1,138 reviews of which 1,041 were positive and 97 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played dystopian games.
8.7
1,041
97
31
players
7. Beholder 3
When a high-ranking security officer saves you from prison, you end up a pawn in her schemes. Now you must eliminate anyone standing in the way of her secret plans and try to get your life back while working two jobs. No tenant, employee or superior is safe from your spying. Beholder 3 is a political sim, simulation and dystopian game developed by Paintbucket Games and published by Alawar. Released on March 03rd 2022 has received 2,246 reviews of which 1,500 were positive and 746 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played dystopian games.
6.5
1,500
746
27
players
8. Cyber Manhunt 2: New World - The Hacking Simulator
Discover a digital realm shrouded in mystery. Sequel to an award-winning narrative driven hacking simulator puzzle game. Play as an AI assistant in a major corporation. Deploy intricate social engineering tactics and expose hidden truths in a world of ambition and high-tech deception. Cyber Manhunt 2: New World - The Hacking Simulator is a hacking, story rich and dark humor game developed by Aluba Studio and published by Spiral Up Games. Released on January 20th 2025 has received 4,059 reviews of which 3,766 were positive and 293 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played dystopian games.
8.9
3,766
293
23
players
9. Not For Broadcast
A new political Party has won a landslide in the General Election, and for some reason the editor at the news station you work at has done a runner. Now it’s up to you, the Janitor, to take over the editing booth in this tumultuous time - will you help the government, or stand in their way? Not For Broadcast is a adventure, 1980s and choices matter game developed by NotGames and published by tinyBuild. Released on January 25th 2022 has received 11,472 reviews of which 10,797 were positive and 675 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played dystopian games.
9.2
10,797
675
19
players
10. VLADiK BRUTAL
Fight under the onslaught of mutated monsters, obsessed soldiers and even darker bosses. Just try to survive and find out what to do next in this life, simultaneously tearing your enemies to pieces. VLADiK BRUTAL is a fps, shooter and first-person game developed and published by BRUTAL SOFTWARE. Released on August 09th 2024 has received 8,225 reviews of which 7,442 were positive and 783 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.8 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played dystopian games.
8.8
7,442
783
14
players
Best deals on dystopian games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of dystopian games available on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted dystopian games.
1. Not For Broadcast
A new political Party has won a landslide in the General Election, and for some reason the editor at the news station you work at has done a runner. Now it’s up to you, the Janitor, to take over the editing booth in this tumultuous time - will you help the government, or stand in their way? Not For Broadcast is a adventure, 1980s and choices matter game developed by NotGames and published by tinyBuild. Released on January 25th 2022 has received 11,472 reviews of which 10,797 were positive and 675 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. Featuring a massive 94% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for dystopian category.
9.2
10,797
675
-94%
24.33€
1.46€
2. Beholder
You’re a state-installed landlord in a totalitarian country. Place listening devices, steal and sneak into your tenants’ apartments. Use what you uncovered to report anyone capable of plotting against the state. You MUST! But WILL you? Beholder is a dystopian , choices matter and political sim game developed by Alawar Stargaze (Warm Lamp Games) and published by Alawar. Released on November 09th 2016 has received 26,777 reviews of which 24,534 were positive and 2,243 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 94% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in dystopian games.
9.0
24,534
2,243
-94%
13.79€
0.82€
3. INDUSTRIA
Embark on a gripping journey in INDUSTRIA, an atmospheric FPS set in Cold War-era East Berlin. Unravel the secrets of a mysterious parallel dimension while searching for a missing colleague. Explore a haunting reality where the truth awaits. Discover the dark past that lies beyond. INDUSTRIA is a fps, action and sci-fi game developed by Bleakmill and published by Headup. Released on September 30th 2021 has received 3,200 reviews of which 2,273 were positive and 927 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.9 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 93% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in dystopian games.
6.9
2,273
927
-93%
20.29€
1.42€
4. Beholder 3
When a high-ranking security officer saves you from prison, you end up a pawn in her schemes. Now you must eliminate anyone standing in the way of her secret plans and try to get your life back while working two jobs. No tenant, employee or superior is safe from your spying. Beholder 3 is a political sim, simulation and dystopian game developed by Paintbucket Games and published by Alawar. Released on March 03rd 2022 has received 2,246 reviews of which 1,500 were positive and 746 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 91% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for dystopian games.
6.5
1,500
746
-91%
17.00€
1.53€
5. Beholder 2
You are an intern at the central ministry of a totalitarian state with your whole career ahead of you. Work your way up the ladder by scheming against employees, spying on your boss, and completing paperwork. Or do you turn against the state and expose corruption. The choice is still yours to make! Beholder 2 is a dystopian , choices matter and strategy game developed by Alawar Stargaze (Warm Lamp Games) and published by Alawar. Released on December 04th 2018 has received 6,894 reviews of which 6,043 were positive and 851 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for dystopian games.
8.5
6,043
851
-90%
17.49€
1.74€
6. Orwell: Ignorance is Strength
Step into the shoes of a government official in a top-secret department of the Orwell surveillance program. Given the power to both uncover and fabricate "the truth", how far will you go in the service of your country? Season 2 of Orwell, the award-winning surveillance thriller. Orwell: Ignorance is Strength is a simulation, choices matter and political sim game developed by Osmotic Studios and published by Daedalic Entertainment. Released on February 22nd 2018 has received 1,741 reviews of which 1,323 were positive and 418 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 90% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for dystopian games.
7.3
1,323
418
-90%
10.00€
1.00€
7. We Happy Few
From the independent studio that brought you Contrast, We Happy Few is an action/adventure game set in a drug-fuelled, retrofuturistic city in an alternative 1960s England. Hide, fight and conform your way out of this delusional, Joy-obsessed world. We Happy Few is a adventure, open world and action game developed by Compulsion Games and published by Gearbox Publishing. Released on August 10th 2018 has received 13,236 reviews of which 10,150 were positive and 3,086 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.5 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 80% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for dystopian games.
7.5
10,150
3,086
-80%
59.99€
11.99€
8. Organs Please
A dark and satirical management sim, where you take control of a recycling factory with a twist: it recycles humans. Your job is to decide who gets to escape our dying planet in a cozy spaceship and who sacrifices their blood, sweat and tears for humanity. Literally. Organs Please is a multiple endings, point & click and political sim game developed by TECHHOME and published by HeroCraft PC. Released on April 05th 2023 has received 304 reviews of which 259 were positive and 45 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 75% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for dystopian games.
7.9
259
45
-75%
13.92€
3.48€
9. Showgunners
As a contestant on a high stakes reality game show of the future, you must survive a dangerous urban environment packed with traps, confounding puzzles, and heavily armed psychopaths. Turn-based combat in hand crafted levels, built for entertainment. Showgunners is a turn-based tactics, turn-based combat and 1990's game developed by Artificer and published by Good Shepherd Entertainment. Released on May 02nd 2023 has received 1,523 reviews of which 1,430 were positive and 93 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 70% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for dystopian games.
8.9
1,430
93
-70%
28.70€
8.61€
10. Do Not Feed the Monkeys 2099
Spy on strangers through security cameras, invade their privacy and discover their secrets in this digital voyeur simulator. Welcome to the future of The Primate Observation Club. Even in 2099 the rule about messing with your unlucky subjects still remains in this sequel: DO NOT feed the monkeys! Do Not Feed the Monkeys 2099 is a dystopian , choices matter and life sim game developed by Fictiorama Studios and published by Joystick Ventures. Released on May 25th 2023 has received 949 reviews of which 691 were positive and 258 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.0 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 67% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for dystopian games.
7.0
691
258
-67%
14.97€
4.94€
Free dystopian games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play dystopian games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play dystopian games.
1. The Westport Independent
The Westport Independent is a censorship simulator taking place in a post-war country, governed by the recently elected Loyalist Party. As the editor of one of the last independent newspapers in the country, your job is to remove and edit the content of your paper, affecting the people’s opinion of both the rebels and the Loyalist... The Westport Independent is a indie, simulation and dystopian game developed and published by Double Zero One Zero. Released on January 21st 2016 has received 311 reviews of which 234 were positive and 77 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #1 spot among the most played free dystopian games on Steam.
7.1
234
77