Choose Ghostrunner
Choose Ghostrunner if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 19,213 Steam reviews back the pick.
Ghostrunner vs CYBERMATRIX
Ghostrunner and CYBERMATRIX both land in Action on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both are Action games on Steam. Ghostrunner (2020) is 6 years older than CYBERMATRIX (2026). Both sit near 91% positive on Steam (Ghostrunner: 19,213 reviews, CYBERMATRIX: 137). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose CYBERMATRIX
Choose CYBERMATRIX if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. CYBERMATRIX launched in 2026.
Both Ghostrunner and CYBERMATRIX sit in Action on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (91.2% vs 90.5% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Ghostrunner |  CYBERMATRIX | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.2% positive (19,213 reviews) | 90.5% positive (137 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | One More Level, 3D Realms, Slipgate Ironworks™, All in! Games | Tim Murich |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Ghostrunner (2020) is 6 years older than CYBERMATRIX (2026).
- Both sit near 91% positive on Steam (Ghostrunner: 19,213 reviews, CYBERMATRIX: 137).
- CYBERMATRIX is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Ghostrunner (8.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Ghostrunner is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; CYBERMATRIX has no Deck rating yet.
Ghostrunner vs CYBERMATRIX — FAQ
- Which is better, Ghostrunner or CYBERMATRIX?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Ghostrunner sits at 91.2% positive (19,213 reviews), CYBERMATRIX at 90.5% (137). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Ghostrunner or CYBERMATRIX first?
- If you want chronology, Ghostrunner (2020) came out before CYBERMATRIX (2026). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Ghostrunner and CYBERMATRIX similar?
- They overlap on Action on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Ghostrunner run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Ghostrunner is rated Deck Playable by Valve. CYBERMATRIX doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.