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Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2007

Should you play it?

The year is 2052 and the world is a dangerous and chaotic place. Terrorists operate openly - killing thousands; drugs, disease and pollution kill even more. The world's economies are close to collapse and the gap between the insanely wealthy and the desperately poor grows ever wider.

What works

  • Extensive player freedom and choice
  • Deep and engaging story with multiple endings
  • High replayability with varied approaches
  • Immersive cyberpunk atmosphere and soundtrack
  • Meaningful character progression and customization

Things to keep in mind

  • Dated graphics and controls
  • Primitive ai and some clunky gameplay elements
  • Steep learning curve for new players
  • Limited multiplayer and social features
  • Some technical issues on modern systems without mods

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut

  • Prey

  • Thief II: The Metal Age

  • Deus Ex: Mankind Divided

  • ADACA

  • Fallout 3: Game of the Year Edition

Less expressive

Games that feels like Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition but with less self-expression and customization

  • SiN Gold

  • Kvark

  • Ion Fury

  • Red Faction

  • Shadow Complex Remastered

  • Condemned: Criminal Origins

More violent

Games that feels like Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition but with more combat and destruction

  • Selaco

  • killer7

  • RoboCop: Rogue City

  • The Apogee Throwback Pack

  • Fida Puti Samurai

  • Strife: Veteran Edition

More social

Games that feels like Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition but with more teamwork and cooperation

  • System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster

  • Hedon Bloodrite

  • Turok 2: Seeds of Evil

  • Disney G-Force

  • Classic Marathon 2

  • Brigand: Oaxaca

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

Swipe to compare nearby games with Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition. These titles are not in What to play next.

Deus Ex: Game of the Year Edition: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Story, Creativity. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Violence.

Last update: 21/08/2026