Choose Cyberpunch
Choose Cyberpunch if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Cyberpunch launched in 2021.
Cyberpunch vs The Roots
Cyberpunch and The Roots both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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 share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Cyberpunch (2021) is 1 year older than The Roots (2022). The Roots is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Cyberpunch (3.00 USD vs. 24.99 USD). 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 The Roots
Choose The Roots if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. The Roots launched in 2022.
Both Cyberpunch and The Roots sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Cyberpunch |  The Roots | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 24.99 USD | 3.00 USD |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dirty Pixel Art | Gowi |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Cyberpunch (2021) is 1 year older than The Roots (2022).
- The Roots is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Cyberpunch (3.00 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
Cyberpunch vs The Roots — FAQ
- Should I play Cyberpunch or The Roots first?
- If you want chronology, Cyberpunch (2021) came out before The Roots (2022). 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 Cyberpunch and The Roots similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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.