Rank 01Why this
Also Swordplay and Fast-Paced, like Ghostrunner.
- $39.99 (Price checked Nov 4)
- Deck Verified
- 2023
Games like Ghostrunner
- 38 games
- Updated Nov 3, 2026
Players who liked Ghostrunner also play
The closest matches to Ghostrunner: Ghostrunner 2, Katana ZERO, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE, and Cyberpunk 2077. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Also Fast-Paced and Cyberpunk, like Ghostrunner.
- $14.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2019
Rank 03Why this
Shares checkpoint based progression with Ghostrunner.
- $69.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Playable
- 2026
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Cyberpunk 2077
Why this: Also Cyberpunk and Futuristic, like Ghostrunner.
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Titanfall® 2
Why this: Shares wall running with Ghostrunner.
The full ranked list: top 24 games like Ghostrunner
Best match first, as plain text. The same list for AI assistants:
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Shares checkpoint based progression with Ghostrunner.
- 91% of 27,120 reviews
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- 18Sekiro™: Shadows Die Twice - GOTY Edition
Also Hack and Slash and Violent, like Ghostrunner.
- 94% of 85,661 reviews
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- Released: 2020
- Developer: One More Level, 3D Realms, Slipgate Ironworks™, All in! Games
- Price: $29.99checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Playable
- 91% of 19,213 reviews
- Genres: Action
- Metacritic 81
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Checkpoints turn frustration into satisfying retry loops
- Combat evolves into a puzzle of enemy priority
- Cyberpunk aesthetic drips with blade runner vibes
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Immersive
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Reviewers mention these as similar to Ghostrunner
Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.
Hotline Miami
Why this: Also Fast-Paced and Violent, like Ghostrunner.
ULTRAKILL
Why this: Same challenging mood as Ghostrunner.
Mirror's Edge™
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Ghostrunner.
NINJA GAIDEN: Ragebound
Why this: Shares checkpoint based progression with Ghostrunner.
SUPERHOT
Why this: Also Fast-Paced and Cyberpunk, like Ghostrunner.
Cheaper alternatives
Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Ghostrunner at current Steam store prices.
The Surge
Why this: Also Cyberpunk and Hack and Slash, like Ghostrunner.
SPRAWL
Why this: Shares wall running with Ghostrunner.
Acid Spy
Why this: Shares one hit kill combat with Ghostrunner.
CYBERMATRIX
Why this: Shares wall running and checkpoint based progression with Ghostrunner.
Deadlink
Why this: Also Fast-Paced and Cyberpunk, like Ghostrunner.
Shady Knight
Why this: Also Swordplay and Fast-Paced, like Ghostrunner.
Free alternatives
Free games the recommender matches to Ghostrunner, limited to titles with at least 500 Steam reviews and 80% positive.
Dystopia
Why this: Also Cyberpunk and Futuristic, like Ghostrunner.
Star Fetchers
Why this: Shares time slowing ability with Ghostrunner.
NARAKA: BLADEPOINT
Why this: Also Swordplay and Hack and Slash, like Ghostrunner.
Plays great on Steam Deck
Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.
Ghostrunner 2
Why this: Also Swordplay and Fast-Paced, like Ghostrunner.
Katana ZERO
Why this: Also Fast-Paced and Cyberpunk, like Ghostrunner.
Cyberpunk 2077
Why this: Also Cyberpunk and Futuristic, like Ghostrunner.
More from One More Level
Other recommendable Steam games by One More Level, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.
God's Trigger
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Ghostrunner.
Deadlings: Rotten Edition
Why this: Same challenging mood as Ghostrunner.
About Ghostrunner
The closest matches to Ghostrunner: Ghostrunner 2, Katana ZERO, Onimusha: Way of the Sword, METAL GEAR RISING: REVENGEANCE, and Cyberpunk 2077. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Ghostrunner is your kind of game, the closest matches are Ghostrunner 2, Katana ZERO and Onimusha: Way of the Sword — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and immersive, and single out its checkpoint based progression and enemy priority ordering. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Ghostrunner is a first-person action game set in a post-apocalyptic cyberpunk world, released in 2020 and currently priced at $19.99 USD. Players navigate a fallen cityscape using parkour flow and teleportation dashes while engaging enemies with one-hit-kill combat and a time-slowing ability, ordering priorities as combat evolves into a puzzle-like challenge. Checkpoint-based progression rewards persistence, and reviewers note the experience becomes increasingly immersive and tense as players master the movement systems. The game runs as playable on Steam Deck and holds a 91% positive rating from over 19,000 Steam reviews.
About Ghostrunner: Ghostrunner offers a unique single-player experience: fast-paced, violent combat, and an original setting that blends science fiction with post-apocalyptic themes. It tells the story of a world that has already ended and its inhabitants who fight to survive.
Is Ghostrunner worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 91% of 19,213 Steam reviews are positive.
- Last 30 days: 81% positive across 135 new reviews, 10 points below its all-time score.
- Price: $29.99 (checked Nov 8).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 9 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 6 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Playable: works, with some rough edges.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Checkpoints turn frustration into satisfying retry loops
- Combat evolves into a puzzle of enemy priority
- Cyberpunk aesthetic drips with blade runner vibes
- One hit kills make every mistake punishing
People who play it also play: Ghostrunner 2, Katana ZERO, Onimusha: Way of the Sword
Frequently asked about Ghostrunner
Can I run it?
Does Ghostrunner run on Steam Deck?
Ghostrunner is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Ghostrunner cost?
Ghostrunner is listed on Steam at 29.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Ghostrunner?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Ghostrunner are Ghostrunner 2, Katana ZERO, Onimusha: Way of the Sword.
Who developed Ghostrunner?
Ghostrunner was developed by One More Level, 3D Realms, Slipgate Ironworks™ and published by 505 Games.