Sunset Overdrive

Insomniac Games

Rank: #6 / 6
Released: 2014
Studio: Insomniac Games
Genre: post-apocalyptic video game, action-adventure game, third-person shooter

At a glance

Sunset Overdrive is an open-world, single-player action-adventure set in Sunset City in 2027, where a contaminated energy drink has turned much of the population into toxic mutants. Made by Insomniac Games, it puts movement at the center of combat: grind along rails and power lines, vault over obstacles, and run across walls as you move through the city. Its unconventional weapons draw on items such as dynamite, fireworks, harpoons, and acid, and can be collected and upgraded. The Windows release includes the main campaign, the Mystery of Mooil Rig and Dawn of the Rise of the Fallen Machines expansions, and a Weapons Pack. Steam features include achievements, trading cards, cloud saves, full controller support, Remote Play on TV, and Family Sharing. The game was first released in 2014; the Steam version dates to November 16, 2018.

Who it is for

It suits players looking for a single-player open-world shooter built around agile movement and unconventional weapons. Windows players who want controller support and Steam Cloud are also covered.

What is good

Wall-running, grinding, and vaulting shape movement.
Unconventional weapons can be collected and upgraded.
Includes two expansions and a Weapons Pack.
Full controller support and Steam Cloud.

What to know first

Listed Steam platform is Windows.
Single-player campaign; no multiplayer feature is listed.

Verdict

Sunset Overdrive combines open-world exploration with fast movement and an offbeat arsenal. Its listed Steam features are focused on single-player play.