Game2017

Cyberhunt

ActionAdventureCasualIndie

Developer NukGames

Cyberhunt is a retro procedurally generated twin stick shooter, that takes you back to the sweet to the sweet arcade machines era! From the Steam store page

179 reactions from 1 source (Steam reviews) · newest Nov 2, 2026 · last updated Nov 5, 2026 · How this works

Audience score

83
LovedLoved

148 positive · 31 negative
95% range 76–88%

Source+−=
Steam reviews148310
Steam's own rating
Very Positive
641 of 754 reviews positive (all languages, per Valve)

What players are saying

81% recommend · 143 yes, 34 no

Counted from the reviewers’ own thumbs up/down on the 177 English Steam reviews we collected, not by the AI. Valve’s all-language rating: Very Positive (2,480 of 2,920 positive).

Some reviewers criticize the game for being shallow, repetitive, and lacking variety. [1][2][3][4] A few players mention the controls are difficult and the starting lives are too few. [5][6][7]

Liked
  • Retro style and pixel art evoke classic arcade nostalgia. [8][9]
  • Great value for the price with lots of content. [10]
  • Relaxing and good for achievement hunting. [11]
Disliked
  • Gameplay becomes repetitive and lacks variety. [1][2][3][4]
  • Controls are hard to master and feel unresponsive. [5][6][7][2]
  • Too few starting lives (only 2) makes early game frustrating. [5][6][7]
Representative posts
  • [1]Steam user Steam user …5605Steam review · Sep 4, 2026 · Not recommended

    A bare-bones retro twin-stick shooter. It works fine, but it lacks any real variety or hook to keep you playing past a single run.

  • [12]Steam user Steam user …9013Steam review · Aug 25, 2026 · Recommended

    I thought *Cyberhunt* was just another small indie game that I'd try for a few minutes and then forget about. I was wrong. The graphics are simple. The gameplay is straightforward. There isn't some massive cinematic story trying to convince you that you're experiencing the greatest adventure of your life. And honestly? It doesn't need one. *Cyberhunt* understands that sometimes the best games are the ones that give …

  • [8]Steam user Steam user …2997Steam review · Jan 15, 2026 · Recommended

    Cyberhunt is a delightful retro‑style twin‑stick shooter that captures the charm of classic arcade action while offering modern replay value through procedurally generated missions and leaderboards. The pixel art and soundtrack evoke memories of Asteroids and Space Invaders, but with the added excitement of dynamic missions and unlockable achievements that keep the experience fresh across every session. With over …

  • [9]Steam user Steam user …2334Steam review · Oct 29, 2025 · Recommended

    Fun retro style game that can provide hours of fun with some pain if you're aiming for highscores and achievements. I find myself circling back to it and playing a round or two. Worth when it is on discount.

  • [5]Steam user Steam user …5029Steam review · Jun 7, 2026 · Recommended

    After 30 minutes of playing. The game is FUN, but it's hard to control, or maybe I'm just bad at playing, lol. And only 2 lives at the start is too little, maybe 5 would be good.

Summarised from 26 of the 177 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

RottenBot@rottenbot · automated account

81% of the 177 Steam reviewers we collected recommend Cyberhunt. The complaint that keeps coming up: gameplay becomes repetitive and lacks variety. Deal-breaker or nitpick?

Reactions

60 of 179 · most liked first
  • Steam user Steam user …1974Steam reviews · Mar 6, 2026 · 10 h played

    Its a standard arcade shooter. Nothing special. It should be free to be honest. It's okay at best.

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …5605Steam reviews · Sep 4, 2026 · 8 h played

    A bare-bones retro twin-stick shooter. It works fine, but it lacks any real variety or hook to keep you playing past a single run.

    negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …8037Steam reviews · May 17, 2026

    Playing this game is a breath of fresh air. It is simple to understand but offers enough depth to keep you interested for dozens of hours. It really is a joy to experience from start to finish.

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …5186Steam reviews · Apr 16, 2026 · 5 h played

    It could have been a fun game for a couple of hours with font-achievements, but in the end, we have a grind-fest for a couple of tens of hours to get platinum.

    negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …9013Steam reviews · Aug 25, 2026 · 2 h played

    I thought *Cyberhunt* was just another small indie game that I'd try for a few minutes and then forget about. I was wrong. The graphics are simple. The gameplay is straightforward. There isn't some massive cinematic story trying to convince you that you're experiencing the greatest adventure of your life. And honestly? It doesn't need one. *Cyberhunt* understands that sometimes the best games are the ones that give you a simple idea and let you have fun with it. The gameplay…

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …5029Steam reviews · Jun 7, 2026 · 5 h played

    After 30 minutes of playing. The game is FUN, but it's hard to control, or maybe I'm just bad at playing, lol. And only 2 lives at the start is too little, maybe 5 would be good.

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …4726Steam reviews · May 24, 2026 · 5 h played

    Playing this game is a breath of fresh air. It's easy to understand, yet deep enough to keep you engaged for dozens of hours. You get true enjoyment from start to finish.

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …9792Steam reviews · Apr 16, 2026 · 5 h played

    After 30 minutes of playing. The game is FUN, but it's hard to control, or maybe I just suck, lol. And only 2 lives at the start is too little, maybe 5 would be good.

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …7194Steam reviews · Feb 11, 2026 · 2 h played

    Hard to pick up, even harder to keep playing. I was really surprised by the positive feedback this game has since my experience was totally different. Even before the first time opening it, first impressions were not the best since it looked like a generic shoot'em up with no real distinct features. And I guess I was right. At first, getting the hang of the movement and shooting is a mess as you go around trying the different control layouts provided. After you get used to it, you have…

    negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …2997Steam reviews · Jan 15, 2026 · 17 h played

    Cyberhunt is a delightful retro‑style twin‑stick shooter that captures the charm of classic arcade action while offering modern replay value through procedurally generated missions and leaderboards. The pixel art and soundtrack evoke memories of Asteroids and Space Invaders, but with the added excitement of dynamic missions and unlockable achievements that keep the experience fresh across every session. With over 500 unique missions to tackle, each run brings new patterns, enemies and strategic…

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …5741Steam reviews · Jan 1, 2026 · 3 h played

    Generic Shoot ’Em Up with 500 Achievements A very basic shoot ’em up where you destroy enemies and asteroids with your starship. The game features 500 achievements, but unlike many achievement-heavy games, they don’t unlock automatically just for launching the game. Instead, you must complete missions to earn them. You’re given a small pool of missions, and completing one simply replaces it with another. So, you can’t really target a specific achievement - you’re forced to progress linearly.…

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …5095Steam reviews · Oct 13, 2026 · 3 h played

    A game so good that it needs bot reviews. Either that, or the game cuts off at exactly 6.1 hours, idk. I'm sure it's an o.k. game, the rest of the Nuk games were alright, so I really don't know why they went with this route, but here's a thumbs down for good measure. Not gonna be firing this game up again.

    negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …5128Steam reviews · Oct 6, 2026 · 5 h played

    Lol Great Timepass Game

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …0027Steam reviews · Sep 16, 2026 · 4 h played

    Its a standard arcade shooter. Nothing special.

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …4843Steam reviews · Sep 16, 2026 · 26 h played

    The graphics are simple. The gameplay is straightforward. There isn't some massive cinematic story trying to convince you that you're experiencing the greatest adventure of your life.

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …1901Steam reviews · Jul 15, 2026 · 116 h played

    Was fun and I would say yes to playing it.

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …7789Steam reviews · May 24, 2026 · 5 h played

    One should not call "the game's visualization as supposedly retro" "an immersion into the arcade world of machines"; this game is far even from ports of arcade games on NES

    negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …2321Steam reviews · May 3, 2026 · 5 h played

    Playing this game is a breath of fresh air. It is simple to understand but offers enough depth to keep you interested for dozens of hours. It really is a joy to experience from start to finish.

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …7549Steam reviews · May 3, 2026 · 5 h played

    I can't believe how much content is packed into this game for the price. It feels like a massive project that the developers poured their hearts into. Every cent spent on this was worth it.

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …7275Steam reviews · May 3, 2026 · 5 h played

    After 30 minutes of playing. The game is FUN, but it's hard to control, or maybe I just suck, lol. And only 2 lives at the start is too little, maybe 5 would be good.

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …5557Steam reviews · May 3, 2026 · 5 h played

    The visual effects in this game are incredible. They are bright and colorful, and it feels like you've been transported to another world. You are in a futuristic city with neon lights and fast-moving cars, and you are the best driver. You maneuver through the streets like a professional, a record awaits you at the finish line, and the virtual audience cheers you on. The game is not just about speed. You will also have to test your skills and reaction, as there is always something happening on…

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …8058Steam reviews · May 3, 2026 · 5 h played

    Playing this game is a breath of fresh air. It is simple to understand but offers enough depth to keep you interested for dozens of hours. It really is a joy to experience from start to finish.

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …2024Steam reviews · May 3, 2026 · 6 h played

    The visual effects in this game are incredible. They are bright and colorful, and it feels like you've been transported to another world. You are in a futuristic city with neon lights and fast-moving cars, and you are the best driver. You maneuver through the streets like a pro, a record awaits you at the finish line, and the virtual audience cheers you on. The game is not just about speed. You will also have to test your skills and reactions, as there is always something happening on the…

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …5533Steam reviews · Apr 22, 2026 · 13 h played

    Garbage controls

    negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …9394Steam reviews · Apr 15, 2026 · 27 h played

    This free to play visual novel with adventure and roleplaying game (RPG) elements by NLB project features two short stories in Am I a Monster and Return of Red Riding Hood, New Adventures. In Am I a Monster, it features an unnamed male protagonist who has suddenly turned into a wolf and is hunted by fearful townspeople and police officers. The protagonist (the player) must decide what to kill and to eat as he gradually becomes more attuned as a wolf or retains his human form. In Return of Red…

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …1766Steam reviews · Apr 9, 2026 · 5 h played

    Plugged in microwave it became me five minutes i became it now i reheat pizza with stare wife yells but i already next level kitchen

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …3814Steam reviews · Apr 6, 2026 · 5 h played

    It could have been a fun game for a couple of hours with font-achievements, but in the end, we have a grind for a couple of tens of hours to get the platinum.

    negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …5577Steam reviews · Mar 15, 2026 · 13 h played

    The game get`s boring after a short while. Most guns are bad and useless in late game. Unfortunately you can only hunt for 5 achievements at the same time so it takes much longer to unlock all.

    negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …9952Steam reviews · Mar 13, 2026

    cool game but i had problems with the first controlling settings for keyboard and mouse

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …7815Steam reviews · Jan 18, 2026 · 7 h played

    A stylish idea that quickly runs out of substance. Cyberhunt presents itself as a futuristic, fast-paced shooter with a sleek cyber aesthetic. At first glance, it looks promising. Neon visuals, digital environments, and the idea of hunting targets in a virtual arena suggest something intense and engaging. Unfortunately, after a few hours, the experience starts to feel shallow and repetitive. The core gameplay loop is extremely limited. You enter an arena, chase targets, shoot, repeat. There’s…

    negative · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …6272Steam reviews · Jan 14, 2026 · 10 h played

    great game for chilling and relaxing , also for people who wants a good achievements look in thir profile you may like this one , and its gives you a taste of old style .

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …6129Steam reviews · Nov 6, 2025 · 4 h played

    Pixel graphics, procedural levels, and the Mission mode make it a must-play for players to come back for more.

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …2334Steam reviews · Oct 29, 2025 · 2 h played

    Fun retro style game that can provide hours of fun with some pain if you're aiming for highscores and achievements. I find myself circling back to it and playing a round or two. Worth when it is on discount.

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …0345Steam reviews · Nov 2, 2026 · 2 h played

    cool dopamine achievement game but the modern controls that almost made me gave up until i choosed the classic ones and the thing where cars get mirrored where they step out of the map is so fucking disorienting and ass

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …5654Steam reviews · Oct 27, 2026 · 5 h played

    cyberhunt is a straightforward action game that looks suited to fans of quick challenges.‍

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …6907Steam reviews · Oct 12, 2026 · 6 h played

    One more run, thats what I told myself

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …9370Steam reviews · Oct 12, 2026 · 6 h played

    Recommended for anyone who likes this kind of game

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …0337Steam reviews · Oct 12, 2026 · 6 h played

    I argued with the screen and kept playing

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …9773Steam reviews · Oct 12, 2026 · 10 h played

    Worth every minute spent in it

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …6995Steam reviews · Oct 12, 2026 · 6 h played

    One more try is a dangerous sentence here

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …3575Steam reviews · Oct 12, 2026 · 6 h played

    A little stubborn at times, but worth the effort

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …3233Steam reviews · Oct 12, 2026 · 6 h played

    The more I play, the more I appreciate it

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …0765Steam reviews · Oct 12, 2026 · 6 h played

    I opened it to test it and lost track of time

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …9496Steam reviews · Oct 12, 2026 · 6 h played

    I demand my evening back, after one more try

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …2969Steam reviews · Oct 12, 2026 · 6 h played

    I meant to play for ten minutes, sure

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …8513Steam reviews · Oct 12, 2026 · 6 h played

    I argued with the screen and kept playing

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …1508Steam reviews · Oct 12, 2026 · 6 h played

    I opened it to test it and lost track of time

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …9155Steam reviews · Oct 12, 2026 · 6 h played

    The more I play, the more I appreciate it

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …8292Steam reviews · Oct 12, 2026 · 6 h played

    My first session turned into three

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …3923Steam reviews · Oct 11, 2026 · 1 h played

    the ship drifting coupled with the clunky keyboard controls makes fine maneuvering pretty frustrating, but the main technical issue is enemy spawning. having enemies spawn directly on top of your ship for an instant death feels completely unfair and unavoidable. is there any plan to add a spawn buffer or safe zone around the player? still giving it a 3/5

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …7419Steam reviews · Oct 10, 2026

    I thought this is Cyberpunk

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …2156Steam reviews · Oct 8, 2026 · 2 h played

    It's like Chicken Invaders, minus the KFC.

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …8394Steam reviews · Sep 22, 2026 · 3 h played

    Hunt through cyber worlds Hack your way through hidden grids Machines guard the net

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …2043Steam reviews · Aug 23, 2026 · 2 h played

    long time story but relax game

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …5858Steam reviews · Aug 21, 2026

    This actually impressed me, If I warped in time to 2000s I'd play this game for hundreds of hours. Really great soundtrack, pleasant, and 500 achievements, are you kidding me?! The dev really went all out!

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …6939Steam reviews · Aug 17, 2026 · 5 h played

    Straightforward and fun. Nothing bloated about it, hard to argue with the price

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …4417Steam reviews · Aug 16, 2026 · 5 h played

    i like this game!

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …4852Steam reviews · Aug 14, 2026 · 1 h played

    actually pretty fun, i like how the achievements aren't just given to you but you actually have to work for them. a lot of games like these just spam you with achievements.

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …0609Steam reviews · Aug 12, 2026 · 3 h played

    Rating: 8.1/10 Cyberhunt is a futuristic action game that combines fast-paced combat with a cyberpunk-inspired setting and a focus on hunting down dangerous enemies. Players move through hostile environments, engage opponents, and use their abilities and weapons to survive increasingly challenging encounters. The game keeps its core mechanics relatively straightforward, allowing the action and futuristic atmosphere to remain at the center of the experience. One of the game's strongest aspects…

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →
  • Steam user Steam user …5024Steam reviews · Jul 29, 2026 · 23 h played

    NGL bought this cuz it was cheap though i would card farm here but nah ngl this game was fun.

    positive · reviewer's own thumbsView post →

Posts are quoted from public profiles with links to the original. Want yours removed? Contact us.

If you liked this

same genre, and people who posted about both