475 titles

Ghostrunner

Nintendo SwitchPS5PS4steamXbox

One More Level / 505 Games

Genre: サイバーパンクアクション

Game Overview

Ghostrunner runs a cybernetic warrior up a dystopian tower in first person, with one-hit-kill rules applying to both player and enemies. The wall-running and dash system makes each corridor a puzzle with multiple timing solutions. One More Level, 505 Games. Switch, PS4/5, Xbox, PC. GPA scores it high on Action and Difficulty — the first-person action game where death is a design feature rather than a punishment.

Game Characteristics

Action

90%

High Difficulty

82%

Dystopian Setting

75%

Graphics

75%

Dark

65%

Player profile fit

Recommended for: Intermediate to Advanced players (A score of 50 or higher indicates a good fit.)

Beginner

Intermediate

58 ✓

Advanced

88 ✓

Keywords

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Gameplay Profile Chart

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Action

90%

High Difficulty

82%

Dystopian Setting

75%

Graphics

75%

Dark

65%

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About "Ghostrunner"

Game Composition (GPA Analysis)

ゴーストランナー（Ghostrunner） leads with its サイバーパンクアクション identity, anchored by the core feel of "Ghostrunner runs a cybernetic warrior up a dystopian tower in first person, with one-hit-kill rules applying to both p…." The headline profile reads Action 90% / High Difficulty 82% / Dystopian Setting 75%, making it a strong pick for fans of Action and High Difficulty. Oriented toward experienced players looking to push their limits.

Characteristics & Analysis

Our editorial team scored "ゴーストランナー（Ghostrunner）" by using its feel of emotional story, 一撃即死, and cyberpunk as the primary lens, weighting Action and High Difficulty most heavily. Top similar titles include "ブラスフェマス2（Blasphemous 2）", "ヘルポイント（Hellpoint）", "DOOM Eternal（ドゥームエターナル）".