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SB Games · Published by SB Games
Content notice: Characters routinely use coarse language and discuss sex, emotional instability, drugs, and violence through written dialogue.
Last updated 28 Sept 2026
A cyberpunk point-and-click thriller where your emotional score determines everything. Explore a city under constant surveillance, hack its systems, build dangerous connections, and make choices that decide your access - and whether you survive the night.
Adventure, Indie · 2026 · More free games
About this game
Control doesn't need violence anymore - scanners, rank systems, and the quiet threat of being locked out - that's what keeps people obedient. In Synapse City, emotional score determines everything: where you live, who you see, what doors open, and when it is time to change your lifestyle.
You are a former Synapse engineer who knows exactly how the machine works, but that doesn't mean you know how to survive it.
Feel too much in the wrong direction, connect with the wrong people, become lonely or poor - and the city will notice.
Trying to maintain the lifestyle assigned by the system, you will have to do whatever's left of your instincts to keep the mental score stable. Rely on emotional stimulants or dangerous connections if nothing else is left; steal forbidden code in an attempt to survive the system; let someone get close enough to matter. In Synapse City, satisfaction becomes value, but desire without it becomes frustration, and it is just another thing the system can use against you.
Features
Navigate a cyberpunk city where emotional state is a currency and a liability.
Let your life go down or climb up - any outcome uncovers a path.
Build relationships and experience emotions that affect your rank and your safety.
Make choices - every decision shapes who you become.
Manage stress, loneliness, poverty, desire, and satisfaction in a system designed to use all of it against you.
Uncover the truth behind the city's control in one of multiple endings.
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System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Dual-core 2.0 GHz or better
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000 / AMD Radeon HD 7000 / NVIDIA GeForce GT 640 or better
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 1 GB available space
- Sound Card: Windows-compatible audio device
- Additional Notes: OpenGL 3.3 compatible graphics driver required
Recommended
- OS: Windows 10/11 64-bit
- Processor: Intel Core i5 / AMD Ryzen 3 or better
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620 / NVIDIA GTX 650 / AMD Radeon HD 7750 or better
- Storage: 1 GB available space
- Sound Card: Windows-compatible audio device
- Additional Notes: OpenGL 3.3 compatible graphics driver required
Supported Languages
Latest news
AnnouncementsOfficial
Game Pavilion JP Milestone + Playable Demo Arrives August 3rd!
Excited to announce an important milestone: the game is now part of Game Pavilion JP on Steam! This would not have been possible without the support, feedback, and encouragement from everyone following the project. Thank you for helping us reach this point. There is even more coming soon. On August 3rd, our first playable demo will become available as part of Steam Cyberpunk Fest. You will finally be able to enter the world, experience the gameplay. Add the game to your wishlist, follow the Community Hub, and get ready to play the demo on August 3rd.Thank you for being part of this journey.Read full article on Community Announcements (playsynapsevn)Patch NotesOfficial
Major update v0.4.3 - lots of features and demo finalization
The demo has already been played by thousands on itch.io, and your feedback has been a huge help in getting it ready. We're polishing things up before bringing it to Steam soon! New FeaturesSense Ability: players who make certain choices during the playthrough can now sense others' emotions, helping predict decision outcomes and intentions. Breaking certain rules in some situations may provide an advantage. Custom name selection added to the New Game sequence New cliffhanger ending added, hinting at game progression instead of an abrupt game overNew animations Credits and current effects are now visible at the top of the screen, so you can always see what's affecting your emotional state. Hover over the rank indicator for details. In-game bug reporting: click "Report a Bug" from the main menu to join the Synapse Discord server, where you can report issues or chat with the developer and other playersImprovementsReduced and simplified some of the overexplained, visual novel–style narration to put more focus on gameplay, while keeping the necessary information and atmosphere intactAdded a hint about glowfruit candy for players who were having trouble getting into the apartmentBalanced stats for a smoother experienceImproved naming consistency across in-game textsBug FixesFixed door teleport / broken level bugFixed text flow arrow bugFixed various spelling issuesFixed yellow/pink text mismatchFixed infinite loop in hack dialogue ("ask for more details" option)Fixed broken location triggered after the clinic choiceFixed a bug causing players to get stuck at the second locationRead full article on Community Announcements (playsynapsevn)
