Cyberpunk video games are a subgenre of science fiction defined by the mantra "high tech, low life". They are set in dystopian futures where advanced technology—such as cybernetic implants, AI, and ubiquitous computer networks—exists alongside societal decay, corruption, and massive income inequality. Unlike optimistic sci-fi, these games focus on antiheroes, hackers, and mercenaries fighting against oppressive megacorporations in gritty, neon-lit urban landscapes.