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Beyond Sunset
Developer Metacorp / Vaporware
Cyberpunk first-person shooter with a rich story and RPG elements. You are Lucy, an enhanced street samurai searching for lost memories. Fight in large, open, interactive levels overtaken by yakuza, zombies, robots and bosses! From the Steam store page
257 reactions from 4 sources (Steam reviews, Bluesky, Mastodon, Lemmy) · newest Oct 29, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works
Audience score
71
Fresh
139 positive · 56 negative
95% range 65–77%
| Source | + | − | = |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | 139 | 56 | 0 |
| Bluesky * | 11 | 2 | 44 |
| Mastodon * | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Lemmy * | 0 | 0 | 2 |
* shown, not counted in the score (label accuracy below our 85% bar or not yet audited).
Steam's own rating
Mostly Positive
235 of 302 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)
What players are saying
72% recommend · 137 yes, 53 no
Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 190 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Mostly Positive (298 of 379 positive).
Players praise the cyberpunk aesthetic and soundtrack. [1][2][3] Some reviewers find the game's level design confusing and the katana combat unsatisfying. [4][5][6] Several players report bugs that can block progress. [7][8][9]
Liked
Representative posts
- [7]
Beyond Sunset definitely wins style points - the game's environments are pretty for a boomer shooter and the cyberpunk elements are applied consistently enough to make the game world feel believable. The soundtrack is nice too. It has a few issues though. Biggest of all, there are a lot of bugs - thanks to those, I was not able to progress after about halfway into the game without completely restarting the episode I …
- [1]
Love this game! The cyberpunk/doom style is awesome, soundtrack is amazing and the gameplay and story is fun and engaging, this game is a little gem imo.
- [14]
It's a very good game that I think goes on a tad too long. The first several levels are very impressive. Huge in scope, packed with nooks and crannies to uncover. This game has "only" five levels, but those levels are really large and have numerous objectives to complete. I think the game slightly peaks at the second; you need to track down three targets, exploring several large, interconnected areas of the Sunset …
- [4]
I give this game a mild recommendation. First the good stuff. The basic gunplay and movement work well. Soundtrack is solid and the story and little details are solid. However there are few very annoying flaws. The biggest one is the katana gameplay. It lacks any feel and just feels bad. It's also very hard to connect with the damage you are taking. Many times you just die in the middle of the fight, because the …
- [2]
I haven't been able to go to full AAA titles in a while, and I've had trouble finding indy games that feel appealing to me. I've been curious to try more boomer shooters after my obession with Doom 2016/Eternal, so I decided to see what Steam has for Mac. The aesthetic and story for this one sounded cool, and the demo felt really nice, so I went for it. This is one of my favorite game purchases I've made in a while, …
Summarised from 34 of the 253 public posts collected about this game; every point cites the posts behind it ([n] opens the post) and the split is counted from the posts’ own ratings. Updated Oct 10, 2026. How summaries are made
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Players who liked Beyond Sunset talk about great cyberpunk aesthetic and visuals; those who didn't talk about confusing level design and navigation. Which matters more to you?
Reactions
60 of 257 · most liked firstBeyond Sunset is a game I made that actually hates you and wants you dead. Trying to rebuild my audience here, consider following and reposting for more boss fights. #indiedev
positive · AI labelView post →Beyond Sunset is a retro-futuristic cyberpunk FPS with light RPG elements and a Vangelis-style soundtrack. Built in GZDoom (because we hate ourselves). Have as much fun playing it as we did making it! Available now on Steam and GOG, DRM-free. Steam: s.team/a/1665260 GOG: www.gog.com/en/game/beyo...
positive · AI labelView post →Bluesky exclusive. New E4 content preview. Beyond Sunset E4 takes place in New Deseret, a country in North America situated between the USA and California. The setting is primarily in the canyonlands of the Mojave Desert and the dry lakebed of Lake Mead. #gzdoom
neutral · AI labelView post →Predatory publishers can go fuck 'emselves. Leave our amazing indie modders and gamedevs alone, you curs. Go support the Beyond Sunset devs! Their game is incredible. I hope their next venture brings them much, much better fortune.
neutral · AI labelView post →In Beyond Sunset, XANADU™️ is a centralized virtual reality computer network. Gameplay-wise, it's just a vaporwave Wolf3D/Rise of the Triad minigame. We're trying to rebuild our audience, consider following and reposting if you want to see more Sunset content.
neutral · AI labelView post →My game, Beyond Sunset, is made on the GZDoom game engine, a modern port of the classic Doom engine. We originally used the engine's support for Strife: Quest for the Sigill to power our character interactions, but eventually replaced it with our own JSON-based dialogue trees with a graphical editor
neutral · AI labelView post →My game, Beyond Sunset, is made on the GZDoom game engine, a modern port of the classic Doom engine. Our enemy AI is probably second only to @selaco.bsky.social. Let's explore some of the things we did! 1/🧵
neutral · AI labelView post →This is Melvin. Melvin is the most important enemy in Beyond Sunset, Melvin is the only enemy that appears in every episode of the game.
neutral · AI labelView post →Beyond Sunset seems like a promising boomer shooter that mixes in some RPG elements, and I was fully on-board at first. The game starts out VERY strong. The first episode is an open city of a few interconnected maps where your mission is to defeat a few minibosses to collect keykards. Simple enough, but the presentation, sheer size, secrets, and side-quests make it really impressive. Each map feels unique, from the skyscraper-filled residential area to the quarantined slums that have a…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →In my indie game “Beyond Sunset” the blue security programs are a reference to the Atari arcade game “I Robot”. The purple security programs are a reference to the strategy game 868-HACK.
neutral · AI labelView post →My game, Beyond Sunset, was a result of me playing a lot of boomer shooters in 2020 when I lost my job and had nothing else to do. The story was also a reaction to seeing my otherwise kind and caring family and friends turn into cartoonish bigots on Facebook 1/🧵
neutral · AI labelView post →Buy My Game! Beyond Sunset is out now! store.steampowered.com/app/1665260/...
neutral · AI labelView post →The Pawn Shop in Beyond Sunset's first level contains a bunch of stuff that was cut from the game.
neutral · AI labelView post →Beyond Sunset, Episode 4 preview. "Cyber Verde." I'm the developer of this game, this is my personal account. Consider sharing and following for more. Early access here: s.team/a/1665260
neutral · AI labelView post →Beyond Sunset is a synthpunk retro-inspired first person shooter, currently in early access. Steam link in bio. I'm one of the developers. Here's a look at E4M2: Warrens. This account is my personal account, and I post updates on the game. Consider reposting & following 🔃 #indiedev #fps #gzdoom
neutral · AI labelView post →Love this game! The cyberpunk/doom style is awesome, soundtrack is amazing and the gameplay and story is fun and engaging, this game is a little gem imo.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Beyond Sunset definitely wins style points - the game's environments are pretty for a boomer shooter and the cyberpunk elements are applied consistently enough to make the game world feel believable. The soundtrack is nice too. It has a few issues though. Biggest of all, there are a lot of bugs - thanks to those, I was not able to progress after about halfway into the game without completely restarting the episode I was in, which I was just not willing to do given how easily the game can lock…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Beyond Sunset is a great, undersold game that really should cost more than $10. It sounds like development has been pretty rough, but I'm excited to play the full release, whenever that is.
neutral · AI labelView post →Game removes all of your upgrades and guns that you get in the first level, invalidating anything you do within it and making you start over in the next level. Completely killed my desire to continue the game knowing you'll just lose all your character's progress with each level.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Here's some cut content from Beyond Sunset. This character can still be found in the game in E1M2, albeit without this dialogue tree. This character is actually the avatar of a real person I had a correspondence with. She's a cult survivor. 1/3 #exjw #cult www.youtube.com/watch?v=vdfE...
neutral · AI labelView post →Really wanted to enjoy this game, but its just a weird, choppy gzdoom. I expected Ion Fury-ish gameplay, but you just get a sword and all you do is left click, F, and deflect. Left click kills everyone who is within range, so F has no use, and when the game spawns like 10 enemies, its not even feasible trying to figure out that 2 is supposed to be killed with F, especially when the death cry is extremely loud and annoying. As for the deflect, its not implemented as good and fluid as in jedi…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →BEYOND DISSAPOINTING Let me start off by saying that the first two levels of this game are phenomenal. Good pacing, large and open ended levels, enemy variety, lore, good level design, good art design, secrets abound, etc. It all goes to utter sh!t after that. The game doesn't innovate, it only escalates. Difficulty becomes bullet sponge enemies and lots of them. A normal larger level in an FPS game such as this should have maybe about a few hundred enemies. Multiple levels in this game…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I haven't been able to go to full AAA titles in a while, and I've had trouble finding indy games that feel appealing to me. I've been curious to try more boomer shooters after my obession with Doom 2016/Eternal, so I decided to see what Steam has for Mac. The aesthetic and story for this one sounded cool, and the demo felt really nice, so I went for it. This is one of my favorite game purchases I've made in a while, especially at this price point. Absolutely stellar and hard to put away for the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →20 minutes in the game expects you to answer a phone. While on the phone, the game spawns in enemies which then shoot you while you're locked into a un-skippable conversation. While in this un-skippable conversation while the game spawns enemies to shoot at you, the game saves. So once you're out of the conversation, you have died and need to reload either the last save, which is in this un-skippable conversation which you will be dead once it is over, or you load a past autosave which you…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →a good GZdoom mod but the "rpg" mechanics are greatly exaggerated. you will spend time and energy every level completing additional objectives to upgrade your character. that progress will be destroyed at random points throughout the campaign due to an annoying story mechanic. So all the work and additional progress you have invested in your character is taken from you constantly.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Game runs at a capped, low framerate. This is due to "framerate interpolation" being off in the engine settings. Make it default!
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game has a great aesthetic and the gameplay is simple and enjoyable, however the difference in difficulty scale between the regular enemies and the boss fight absolutely kills the enjoyably of the game. Unfortunately I can not recommend.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Everything feels like it just doesn't quite work. Enemies take one hit too many. Dash feels like it's 5ft too short. Encounters last just long enough to feel tedious. The deflect mechanic is iffy. And worst of all, they made GZDoom feel like unity.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I streamed an early access preview of Beyond Sunset: the story and combat are very good and unique, and the developer was so nice in my chat and was so happy to talk about their game and all the other GZDoom creator circles. These reviews hitting indie devs are complete trash and hurting the scene.
neutral · AI labelView post →It's one of those where the **** do i go kind of games, at least the last time i played last year. If not present yet, needs some kinda map or markers that tell u where to go.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This is Melvin. Melvin is the most important enemy in Beyond Sunset, Melvin is the only enemy that appears in every episode of the game.
neutral · AI labelView post →this game rips, has really good aesthetics, the music is amazing, the upgrade system is simple but it doesn't need to be anything more than what it is. My only real complaint is the lack of weaponry, 5 weapons seems a little low when compared to other boomer shooters out there at the moment. Pick this game up, it's peak
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Also visible are the Rocket Launcher and the SMGs, which were entirely removed from the game. However, you will notice that many of the enemies in Beyond Sunset still carry this SMG.
neutral · AI labelView post →You found the right game choombah
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Beyond Sunset is a hidden gem in the style of the DOOM games. Combining the intense, fast-paced action of DOOM with a cyberpunk setting, this game provides a unique and immersive experience for players. One of the main things that sets Beyond Sunset apart is its cyberpunk setting. The dark, gritty cityscape is filled with neon lights, towering skyscrapers, and advanced technology. This creates a sense of immersion that is unmatched in other Doom games. From the moment you start playing, you…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →No option to invert Y axis which is how I've played fps games for 30 years. Edit: Someone pointed out that invert Y is hidden in advanced options. For some reason they decided to use the same option interface as GZDoom. Interesting. So I finally gave the game a shot. Pretty terrible and stuttery.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Nails the Synthwave / Cyberpunk vibe but the fights are way too tedious. Endless waves of the same enemies. Most of the time I only used the Katana which is a shame because a game should motivate me to use my whole arsenal.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game has a great artstyle and design, yet falls short on every other gameplay aspect. Little enemy variety, little gun variety, animations and movement feel stiff, etc.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Beyond Sunset The full release of this cool boomer shooter is out now on GOG and Steam. Now 25% off! Steam: store.steampowered.com/app/1665260/... GOG: af.gog.com/en/game/beyo...
neutral · AI labelView post →It's not clear where to go, you have to look at the map half the time, you die after a couple of hits and return to the beginning of the level, you can't save the game.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This kinda stuff is a tragedy and my blood boils at how commonplace it can be. Props to the developer for working on finishing the game and moving forward, and I can't wait to see what comes next. Beyond Sunset is an incredible game and you owe it to yourself to at least look at it.
neutral · AI labelView post →Quick Survey, how did you find my account? Reply with number. 1️⃣ I follow Beyond Sunset on Twitter 2️⃣ I follow Beyond Wx on Twitter 3️⃣ I’m into weather/storm chasing on Bluesky 4️⃣ I’m into game development/indie games on Bluesky 5️⃣ I’ve seen you on YouTube 6️⃣ I’ve played your game 7️⃣ Other
neutral · AI labelView post →What a disappointment. This game nails the cyberpunk look, and its of decent length, and the shooting works fine. Those are about the only positives. First off, the game is trying to be a boomer shooter and Deus Ex and fails at both. The levels are these giant spread out levels where you need to talk to random people and interact with random consoles, but it doesn't have apartments you can sneak into and interacting with reading emails and stuff does nothing. All it does it make the levels more…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game has poor level design. Half the time I have no idea what I'm doing and my save is currently softlocked in the VR network levels where I can't exit. It's like it's trying to be an immersive sim and a boomer shooter all at once.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I don't know what it is with this game but I don't like it. Combat feels like it has zero weight, enemies feel like they are made of paper. There are a few interesting mechanics like the power slash which gives you health and ammo, but the whole thing falls apart because nothing feels punchy. The weapons feel weak and so do the enemies. I think the biggest problem this game has is the sound design, it's probably why I don't enjoy it at all. The music is okay but the rest of the audio is…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Beyond Sunset is a game with grand ambitions, but unfortunately fails to realise them. I do recommend it for boomer shooter fans, albeit with some caveats. Beyond Sunset is a boomer shooter at it's core, but it tries to be different things throughout it's runtime. E1 is pretty straightforward, but then E2 hints at a more open, Deus Ex style approach. Things are pretty interesting here, but this is then abandoned in E3 for a linear, arena shooter style which sadly is implemented very poorly. I…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →saves are still broken,
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Beyond Sunset was an overly ambitious project for a first game. While it’s not perfect, the thing I am most proud of my team and myself for is how each episode looks nothing like the other episodes. 1/6 #indiedev
neutral · AI labelView post →Beyond Sunset has cool visuals, music, and a futuristic setting but the game is wildly unbalanced. The map is largely useless considering it doesn't tell you where key objectives are so you'll be lost most of the time. This is a huge problem considering the maps are very large in scale. The combat encounters that occur when you obtain a severed hand, which lets you open blocked off areas of the map, are way too hard even on the easiest difficulty. You face mobs of enemies that keep…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →This game is HEAVY with an 80s cyberpunk theme going on with its environments capturing all angles of life within it, such as those inside a laboratory, a derelict neighborhood housing gangs, corporate megastructures, and high-rolling banks. It's the type of game made by a very talented team that feels like it was developed by a AA studio instead. The combat in the beginning of the game is brain-dead easy, rarely ever requiring anything else besides your katana and maybe a shotgun for the…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Back with another Hidden Gem for SuperJump, this time it's Beyond Sunset. Newish boomer shooter with cheeky humour, 2D sprites, huge levels and RPG elements. Shout-out to @gwbycer.bsky.social for championing the GemCraft series, and to Anonymous for the heartfelt Zoo Tycoon piece. #indiegame #FPS
neutral · AI labelView post →It's a very good game that I think goes on a tad too long. The first several levels are very impressive. Huge in scope, packed with nooks and crannies to uncover. This game has "only" five levels, but those levels are really large and have numerous objectives to complete. I think the game slightly peaks at the second; you need to track down three targets, exploring several large, interconnected areas of the Sunset City, interacting with seedy characters and building your arsenal along the way.…
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Unplayable - Game will either crash at launch or my character continuously strafes left.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I love this game. It's exactly what I wanted. Best FPS I've played since Nightmare Reaper (2022) Edit: You might have a bad time if you come from a younger generation that doesn't remember when getting lost and frustrated without an arrow on a map was ubiquitous.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →I think I'm gonna start doing a thing where I spotlight a random game I never see anyone talk about just to prove my point, starting with 2023's Beyond Sunset. A retro-inspired cyberpunk FPS title priced at $9.99! store.steampowered.com/app/1665260/...
neutral · AI labelView post →If you like Duke Nukem, Wolfenstein and Cyberpunk then you will enjoy this game.
positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Great artstyle, movement is good and gameplay is satisfying enough but why do these boomer shooters more often than not suffer from poor level designs? The majority of the time I am wondering where to go next, which really takes away from the experience. (6.7/10)
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →3/10 Had a lot of promise but ended up being a frustrating mess of some good ideas done poorly, some ill conceived set pieces and a frankly stupid plot. Plus loses points for some laziness and stupidity. No cheevos? Lazy! Putting the invert Y axis in the advanced options, which has a big warning on it before accessing? Stupid! Shame, as the weapons are satisfying, the enemies look good, aesthetic and music is amazing. But, this is hampered by the fact it doesn't know what it wants to be…
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →There is a certain..weightlessness to the combat that unfortunately makes this just not an enjoyable experience, enemies feel like you are scraping against tin cans. It certainly isnt a gzdoom quirk, if one compares this game to the og doom, the weapons there, you could almost FEEL them, despite the same lack of response when using weapons.
negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →Lastly, don't buy Beyond Sunset because you feel bad for me. I'll be the first to admit that it is a very niche game that isn't for everyone. Thanks to some poor choices I made, the game does not earn much money anyways, it will never be a viable income source. 9/9
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