Avowed vs Cyberpunk 2077
Tight fantasy combat and lore vs. sprawling cyberpunk atmosphere — pick your priority.
Updated 11d ago
Dual-wielding a wand and a flintlock is genuinely great — but the open world is empty and the choices never branch, so it misses the Obsidian reactivity you came for.
Fixed since 2.0 and worth it at $18 — Night City and the writing carry it, but the build variety is thinner than the skill tree pretends.
By the numbers
Prices checked Aug 7; they move faster than we refresh, so confirm on the store page.
Recent-review figures are Steam's own last-30-days window, read Aug 7.
| Measure | Avowed | Cyberpunk 2077 |
|---|---|---|
| Value Cyberpunk 2077 wins on value | ||
| Price now | $29.99 −40% · Steam | $17.99 −70% · Steam |
| All-time low | $29.99 | $17.99 |
| Cost / hour | $1.49/hr $29.99 · 20 h main story | $0.69/hr $17.99 · 26 h main story |
| Off its low | At its low low was Jun 2026 | At its low low was Jun 2026 |
| Main story | 20 h | 26 h |
| Health Cyberpunk 2077 wins on player health | ||
| Steam reviews | 77% 13k reviews | 87% 968k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 72% 242 votes · vs 77% lifetime | 95% 13k votes · vs 87% lifetime · improving |
| Peak players | 1,007 Jul 2026 · ↑ 16% MoM | 101,348 Jul 2026 · ↑ 16% MoM |
| Launch peak | 5% of Feb 2025 launch peak · as of Jul 2026 | 12% of Dec 2020 launch peak · as of Jul 2026 |
| All-time peak | 19,161 Feb 2025 | 830,387 Dec 2020 |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 5 months ago | 11 months ago |
| Patch cadence | 0 in last 90 days | 0 in last 90 days |
| Steam Deck | Gold | Gold |
Shared scale — same months across the bottom, same player-count axis up the side, so the two lines are directly comparable. A shorter line means a younger game.
What players say
Patterns from long-haul reviewers, taken from each game's verdict. Not live sentiment — each side is dated below.
Avowed
The combat's magic toolkit — dual-wielding wands, guns, and swords with flashy spells — keeps long-haul players coming back.
The open world feels big for no reason, and choices don't matter, leaving progression gated and exploration unrewarding for many 100-hour vets.
from our August 2026 verdict
Cyberpunk 2077
Long-haul players credit Night City itself: 100-hour reviewers point to the density and the character writing as the reason they finished it twice.
Reviewers past 150 hours flag build sameness — different weapon specialisations end up playing alike, which flattens a second run.
from our July 2026 verdict
Key differences
Which one is for you?
Pick Avowed if
- You prefer hand-crafted fantasy worlds over open-world sandboxes.
- You want combat that demands timing and build synergy after a learning curve.
- You're a fan of Pillars of Eternity or New Vegas writing and world lore.
Pick Cyberpunk 2077 if
- You value atmosphere and story over combat variation and tight design.
- You're buying at a discount like $18 and accept occasional tech hiccups.
- You want a massive city to explore with plenty of side content.
Bottom line
Avowed for players who prioritize combat depth and a concise narrative; Cyberpunk 2077 for those who want a vivid atmosphere and don't mind diluted gameplay.