Horizon Forbidden West vs Cyberpunk 2077 | Which Should You Buy?

Horizon Forbidden West and Cyberpunk 2077 are both big world-driven buys, but they scratch different itches. Horizon is the bigger exploration-first adventure, while Cyberpunk is the denser city RPG with a more focused futuristic mood.

Choose Horizon Forbidden West when

• You want a massive world built around exploration.
• You like traversal and open-air combat.
• You want a game that feels broad and visually expansive.

Choose Cyberpunk 2077 when

• You want a dense city with a sharper sci-fi tone.
• You like a story-heavy RPG with lots of atmosphere.
• You want a game that feels more vertical and urban.

If you want space and scale, Horizon is the stronger pick. If you want density and tone, Cyberpunk is easier to prioritize.

See the PlayStation category if you want to compare both with the other open-world titles on the site.