Have you ever watched The Running Man, that dystopian film set in the far-off year of… 2017? And did you ever think “hey, I want a piece of that action”? If literally yes, then I have concerns, given it’s about a reality TV show where convicted criminals try to escape from professional killers. But if it’s in more of a “this would be fun in a completely safe environment where I don’t actually die” kind of way, then the upcoming cyberpunky action roguelike Kiborg might be the game for you. Best of all, developer Sobaka Studio just dropped a Steam demo to check out ahead of Next Fest.
Here’s the messed-up lowdown: Kirborg casts you as a prisoner in a world where death results in your body being reconstructed so that you can keep serving your sentence. Which, by the way, is 1,300 years long. There is one way to get out early, and that’s by going on The Last Ticket, a show where you’re tasked with making it to the roof of the prison, taking out other inmates as you go, and reaching a shuttle that will carry you to freedom. It’s a strong, if a bit brutal, twist on the roguelike concept.
Gameplay-wise, that translates to a lot of melee combat in the early game, though you can pick up all sorts of weapons along the way. On top of that, you can slowly replace your body parts with cybernetic implants that offer different enhancements and abilities to make subsequent runs easier. The game is definitely on the gorier side, but it’s a good one for fans of crunchy, loud beat-’em-ups. You can check it out on Steam right here.
If you’re looking for something that captures those punchy vibes, our best fighting games list should sort you out. Or if you’re big into futuristic settings, our best cyberpunk games list can put you on the right track.
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