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Welcome to our ethical hacker's organisation: we will teach you how to use actual hacker tools (terminal, proxy, reverse shells...) to scan the network, crack passwords, bypass server security and solve the mystery of the Bikini-72 space station.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 32.6%, Education 30.6%, Puzzle 16.3%, Puzzle Platformer 9.2%, 3D 5.1%

Cypher is a first person puzzle game about cryptography.

Why similar: Education 52.4%, Puzzle 47.6%

《一个人工智能的诞生》（The Birth of an Artificial Intelligence）是一个有关机器学习的交互视频项目，它将从最简单的原理入手，通过清晰直观的可视化，让你彻底理解它的工作原理。你可以亲自动手操作，调整参数，改变视角，实时演示，甚至可以搭建一个人工智能。

Why similar: Education 34.4%, Science 16.5% ★, Exploration 11.7%, Puzzle 11%, Logic 10%

Learn CPU architecture with puzzles

Why similar: Education 58.7%, Logic 19.6%, Puzzle 18.1%, 2D 3.6%

Become an expert hacker by using your raw brainpower! Learn how to get ahead in your new job at a cybersecurity company. Analyze servers for weaknesses, and hack them using their own subroutines to access the data they protect.

Why similar: Puzzle 30.1%, Logic 23.8%, Story Rich 20.5%, Strategy 15.6%, 3D 9.9%

"Intuitive Level Design" is an interactive course designed for aspiring game developers. Find and activate commentary nodes scattered throughout the game to learn about the core principles of intuitive level design, illustrated with dozens of practical examples. Learn while having fun!

Why similar: Education 87.7%, 3D 12.3%

Copy Editor is an intricate puzzle game that teaches you Regular Expressions (RegEx), commonly used in computer science and language theory. Build complex rules that process and revise famous texts for your wacky and demanding publisher!

Why similar: Education 38.2%, Word Game 36.7%, Puzzle 17.8%, Strategy 5.1%, Casual 2.1%

《中医模拟器》是一款独特的个人制作游戏，风格和市面绝大多游戏不同，定位是帮助中医爱好者或学生更有兴趣和效率学习中医，并且帮助中医0基础玩家入门。 可以加群 494811550（学习群），697138589（已满），302219333（第2群已满），欢迎参加讨论。

Why similar: Education 40.3%, Word Game 37.4%, Strategy 13.5%, 2D 6.2%, Casual 2.7%

This is a simulated divination game. Use "Qimen Dunjia" to help customers divine, learn its contents, experience the fun of divination, and understand the charm of traditional Chinese culture~

Why similar: Word Game 52.5%, Education 24.4%, Strategy 12.3%, Casual 7.1%, 3D 3.8%

You will experience from absolute Novice to Top Go player, and show your talents in major Go leagues! The game also includes notable Go matches in history for you to explore. The full-dubbing tutorial for beginners will let you appreciate the charm of Go!

Why similar: Puzzle 28.8%, Strategy 28.3%, Realistic 17.3%, 3D 13.6%, Casual 12.1%

Cipheur is a free cryptogram game, allowing you to test your logic and language skills against 100 quotes by famous people. Do your best to discover intriguing patterns, unfold the coded messages step by step, and enjoy the incomparable satisfaction of deciphering another sentence.

Why similar: Education 41.2%, Word Game 37.2%, Puzzle 13.5%, Casual 8.1%

Excellent Expectations is a puzzle adventure game , you would use search engines to discover a story from a stranger's phone .

Why similar: Word Game 65.4%, Puzzle 22%, Story Rich 12.6%

Explore the wonderful world of poetry through deceptively simple cryptograms. 10% of every purchase benefits Project Gutenberg, an online library of over 60,000 free ebooks.

Why similar: Word Game 35.8%, Education 24.1%, Historical 15.6%, Puzzle 10.7%, Logic 8.1%

Hacknet is an immersive, terminal-based hacking simulator for PC. Dive down a rabbit hoIe as you follow the instructions of a recently deceased hacker, whose death may not have been the accident the media reports.

Why similar: Education 57.7%, Logic 17.5%, Story Rich 16%, 2D 8.9%

Inspired by JCS videos and similar Interrogation analysis. Match evidence with statements. Play good cop/bad cop. Make choices. Learn what makes people tick. Unravel the mystery.

Why similar: Word Game 37.3%, Interactive Fiction 22.6%, Puzzle 10.3%, Investigation 10.1%, Strategy 7.1%

This is an action-puzzle game. Find your way to pass the levels. A lot of mathematical elements are integrated in the puzzles.

Why similar: Strategy 69.1%, Casual 30.9%

Crack simulated safe locks using real techniques!

Why similar: Education 59.2%, Puzzle 21.4%, Realistic 12.6%, 3D 6.8%

Explore the wonderful world of books through deceptively simple cryptograms. 10% of every purchase benefits Project Gutenberg, an online library of over 60,000 free ebooks.

Why similar: Word Game 33.8%, Education 22.3%, Historical 15.6%, Puzzle 9.4%, Logic 7.4%

In order to improve the efficiency of selecting talents, the Chicheng police specially developed a test system-the true detection system, with the black robe company. As a tester, you need to complete the cracking of the case under the rules of the system.

Why similar: Word Game 42.3%, Puzzle 12.1%, Logic 8.2%, Strategy 8%, Story Rich 7.5%

A terminal-based game for learning and practicing how to program in Python.

Why similar: Education 57.4%, Science 17.6% ★, Logic 13.7%, Casual 6.8%, 2D 4.6%

Use real Python code to automate machines, robots, drones and more: Program self-driving vehicles; crack passwords; apply machine learning; automate logistics; use image processing to guide missiles. Gain real coding skills and solve exciting bite-sized programming challenges.

Why similar: Education 32.8%, Software 20% ★, Science 17.6% ★, Puzzle 10.9%, Logic 10.2%

Explore logic symbols. Discover the rules. Solve complex puzzles. Feel the power of your logical side!

Why similar: Education 40.2%, Science 24% ★, Puzzle 14.6%, Logic 13.9%, 2D 4%

"Hist Maker" is an element synthesis puzzle solving game with some levels which has the function of historical education. When you are in the turbulent flow of time and see for yourself that the history of humanity is torn apart, only the historical knowledge and logical ability in your mind can help us to reshape this world.

Why similar: Historical 41.3%, Strategy 27.8%, Puzzle 19.3%, Casual 11.6%

This is a suspense reasoning interactive work with real people. You will play the protagonist "Qi Yi", find evidence in a series of murders, piece together the truth, and find the ultimate murderer, all of which will lead you to an unpredictable future.

Why similar: Word Game 31.4%, Interactive Fiction 28%, Strategy 8.5%, Logic 8.1%, Investigation 7.5%

You have strayed into the world of computer! ? During the exploration, you will have a series of interesting interactions with folders, garbage files, Word documents, PowerPoint documents, Excel documents, anti-virus software, blinking cursors while typing and even binary 0 and 1 in computer!

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 58.8%, Puzzle 26.3%, 2D 8.8%, Casual 6.1%

A good game for learning and self-development. Here you will find a lot of interesting and useful things.

Why similar: Education 34.6%, Puzzle 19.8%, Strategy 14.4%, Logic 13.2%, Exploration 10.8%

Cryptofall is an investment simulator. Start as a trader during a cryptocurrency boom and explore all the possible ways to invest your wealth. Trade and even mine trending cryptocurrencies, growing your mining pool.

Why similar: Education 45.7%, Strategy 24.3%, Puzzle 14.5%, Casual 9.8%, 2D 5.7%

《梦蝶》是一款水墨画风，以汉字拆解重组为解谜核心的游戏。辽沐跟随着一只蝴蝶，来到了儿时母亲提起的“隐世”，为了能见到隐世中的仙人完成心愿，开始了一场与”汉字”紧密结合的冒险。通过对“汉字”的理解，重新拆解组合，变化出能破解谜题的“关键字”，重新感悟每个汉字背后所寄宿的故事。

Why similar: Puzzle Platformer 28.6%, Interactive Fiction 16.8%, Puzzle 12.6%, Exploration 11.7%, Drama 9.8%

Algotica is an educational puzzle game about programming with cute lowpoly graphics. If you wanted to start learning programming but think that it too difficult to understand or just don't have enough time or not sure that you need it - this game is a good start point for you

Why similar: Education 69.1%, Puzzle 30.9%

「探索」世界，「創造」世界，只要你會中文，就能主宰這個世界。在《文字遊戲》的經典機制上，帶來全新的探索與創造體驗。你可以遊玩主線故事、挑戰跨界聯名內容，還能動手自製關卡，一起「敲」出專屬於你的文字世界吧！

Why similar: Word Game 36.2%, Education 23.7%, Interactive Fiction 17.9%, Puzzle 8.6%, Exploration 7.9%

Synonymy is a non-profit, educational word game narrated by Richard Dawkins where players are challenged to find a path between random words through their network of synonyms. By taking the synonym of a word, and then a synonym of that synonym, and so on, you can ultimately arrive at any other word in a language.

Why similar: Word Game 41.8%, Education 28.1%, Abstract 11.1%, Puzzle 9.9%, Strategy 5.8%

Hacker Evolution is a hacking simulation game, featuring unparalleled graphics and features. You play the role of a former intelligence agent, specializing in computer security. When a chain of events sets off worldwide, leaving critical service disabled, you assume the role a computer hacker to find out what happened and attempt to stop...

Why similar: Education 44.7%, Puzzle 20.8%, Exploration 14.5%, Strategy 14.3%, 2D 5.7%

Immerse yourself in the strange world of CipherCraft: CGI, where you'll perform repairs, network infiltration, programming, server management, active server administration, and meticulous assembly and cleaning of computer components. Win against an Anonymous hacker who keeps sabotaging the company.

Why similar: Education 68.6%, 3D 10.3%, Realistic 8.3%, Story Rich 6.9%, Casual 5.9%

As a private detective, you’ll crack word clues left by a mysterious informant, gather evidence, and uncover the truth hidden in the shadows.

Why similar: Word Game 47%, Strategy 17.5%, Puzzle 13.3%, Casual 6.7%, Realistic 5.5%

Enter the most advanced challenge laboratory of today's games, where electronics and logic merge into challenges that will captivate your mind and awaken the engineer within you!

Why similar: Education 51.4%, Puzzle 16.7%, Realistic 8.9%, Logic 8.4%, 3D 8.2%

Help Pathfinders discover the name of day-by-day objects in English. A unique mix of logic puzzle and word search. Great for English learners.

Why similar: Word Game 45.9%, Education 32.9%, Puzzle 10.7%, Logic 8%, Casual 2.5%

Learn and master the japanese phonetic alphabets at your own pace with this meditative language learning tool.

Why similar: Word Game 36.9%, Education 32.1%, Software 21.6% ★, Puzzle 5.5%, 2D 2.7%

Relive nostalgic dream of that golden old age with the retrospective graphic. In this game, you play as a college student who meets diverse characters and solve multiple puzzles together with them. The story unfolds in different ways corresponding to the choices you made along with the gameplay.

Why similar: Casual 100%

Gain new vocab while playing a game! Learn 1,000+ words & phrases in a world that regains color as you learn. Test your skills with mini-games and talk to the local villagers. Learn Japanese, Korean, Chinese, Spanish, & more…

Why similar: Word Game 34.7%, Education 30.6%, Puzzle 9.8%, Logic 8.3%, Story Rich 7.5%

Logicats is a beginner-friendly programming game. Learn programming concepts through reading code in a fun and effective way. Perfect for classrooms or at home. Start your programming journey today!

Why similar: Science 31.6% ★, Puzzle 21.6%, Logic 17.8%, Education 13.7%, Strategy 8%

Chinatris is a Tetris-like game about Chinese characters where different charactersfall to create new ones. To win, you must create the target characters from each stage. You’ll be having fun while learning Chinese!

Why similar: Word Game 49.8%, Casual 29.2%, Puzzle 9.6%, Strategy 6.9%, 2D 4.4%

Solve the puzzle and complete the art! "Pixel Puzzle" that lets you experience art and culture with Juufuutei Raden.

Why similar: Education 28.8%, Historical 19.5%, Puzzle Platformer 18.7%, Puzzle 14.7%, Logic 8.1%

Master the most counter-intuitive logic in existence. Created by the researchers who defined Quantum Literacy, explore an open-ended puzzle world where you craft real quantum algorithms, solve 500+ challenges, hack other players asynchronously, and gain insights textbooks can’t provide.

Why similar: Education 44.8%, Science 20.3% ★, Puzzle 15%, Logic 13.4%, 2D 6.5%

Want to improve your French? Need a break from flash cards and listening exercises? Ready to put what you've already learned into practice? Félicitations ! This is the game for you.

Why similar: Education 48.6%, Exploration 14.7%, Puzzle 14.5%, Strategy 14.2%, 2D 6%

Wagotabi is an educational RPG teaching Japanese from the ground up. Immerse yourself in the language through interactive dialogues, quest-solving, and puzzles, all while exploring Japan and its rich culture. Will you become a Japanese master?

Why similar: Education 62.7%, Exploration 18.1%, Story Rich 8.2%, Puzzle 6%, Casual 5%

汉字大冒险是一款以汉字组合为玩法的解密游戏。汉字与汉字间的合成，迸发出无限可能！

Why similar: Puzzle 34.1%, Logic 22.8%, Exploration 17.4%, Strategy 10.9%, 2D 8.9%

这是一款适合朋友/情侣体验的双人联机互动影游，双人单局游戏时长30-40分钟。在层层考验中，你们可以携手合作，亦可互撩互坑。两个人的选择，将共同决定故事走向，创造你们独属的冒险故事。

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 35.6%, Historical 27.6%, Exploration 18.1%, Puzzle 15.7%, Casual 3%

Welcome to the Museum of Mechanics: Lockpicking. We're happy to have you! Explore an interactive exhibition of meticulously recreated lockpicking minigames from throughout video game history.

Why similar: Education 53.6%, Historical 21.9%, Puzzle 17.6%, 3D 6.9%

CHAQS is an instructive CTF (Capture The Flag) game that performs the basic functions of an operating system. While it meets your expectations from an operating system to a certain extent with the applications it contains, CHAQS progresses in the direction of more challenges in terms of gameplay.

Why similar: Education 51.4%, Investigation 13.5%, Realistic 11.5%, Logic 9.9%, 2D 8.7%

Discover a digital realm shrouded in mystery. Sequel to an award-winning narrative driven hacking simulator puzzle game. Play as an AI assistant in a major corporation. Deploy intricate social engineering tactics and expose hidden truths in a world of ambition and high-tech deception.

Why similar: Word Game 32.3%, Story Rich 20.4%, Strategy 15.3%, Drama 14.6%, 2D 7.2%

《流言侦探》是一款诡异，烧脑，悬疑推理剧情游戏，在游戏的体验中，玩家自主找出线索，并利用线索，和角色对话后推进故事。严格的推理玩法，玩家将扮演一个神秘的联络者，玩家的选择将影响了解故事的不同侧面。通过和诸多角色的聊天推理出事件一层层真相，找出隐藏的凶手。

Why similar: Word Game 50.3%, Interactive Fiction 17.2%, Puzzle 11.4%, Drama 9.1%, Exploration 5.8%

You’re a machine learning specialist who makes neural networks but your cat seems to be better at it. Now you must solve puzzles to build a cat-to-human translation system (who knows what else this cat is capable of!). Earn a fortune, buy kickass cat outfits, learn how machine learning really works!

Why similar: Education 57.6%, Science 18.8% ★, Puzzle 17.2%, Logic 3.8%, Investigation 2.6%

Delve into a gripping world of puzzles, true ciphers on an old PalmPilot system. Will you uncover the Crypt Killer’s confession and bring him to justice, or will he escape the law?

Why similar: Education 46.1%, Puzzle 41.8%, 2D 12.1%

《会计模拟器》是一款利用游戏来系统理解会计知识的教育游戏。 目前的会计教学知识点非常琐碎，没有整体性。学生死记硬背，很难理解。而这款游戏提供了一个架空世界的公司，玩家通过管理公司，系统的理解会计概念，能极大提高学习效率，从而提高学习热情。

Why similar: Education 63.4%, Strategy 28.4%, 2D 8.2%

Word game is literally a game of words. Player controls "I" to find clues between lines, delete words to change the meaning of sentences, or shift words to rewrite facts. “I” must be wise and brave enough complete the mission of words. May the best "I” win!

Why similar: Exploration 24.9%, Puzzle 23.7%, Strategy 16.1%, Story Rich 13.7%, Logic 12.4%

HACK_IT presents players with a fully immersive hacking experience, you’ll meet characters and find out things you never imagined. Including interactive apps that will give you the power to shutdown servers and retrieve passwords.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 38.6%, Strategy 17.6%, Puzzle 14.6%, Casual 12.1%, Story Rich 9%

《隐秘的原罪》是由本格工作室开发的推理解谜系列游戏。本作以架空的民国时代为故事背景，围绕侦探和巡警联手侦破一个个奇案的故事，在扣人心弦的推理过程中，弘扬人性的真善美，抨击人性的丑恶，同时科普诸多的常识知识。

Why similar: Puzzle 31.8%, Drama 21%, Story Rich 19.9%, Strategy 13.3%, 2D 8.8%

《导演，请多多指教》是steam全球首部导演模拟器，而你则将化身导演，经历从选角到发掘演员的内心的一系列内容，为拍摄出一部完美的作品而殚精竭虑。6位性格各异的女性，将会给你的电影生涯带来怎样的变化？导演，请来多多指教吧。《导演，请多多指教》是steam全球首部导演模拟器，而你则将化身导演，经历从选角到发掘演员的内心的一系列内容，为拍摄出一部完美的作品而殚精竭虑。6位性格各异的女性，将会给你的电影生涯带来怎样的变化？导演，请来多多指教吧。

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 53.7%, Story Rich 15.8%, Drama 12.6%, Strategy 12.2%, Casual 5.7%

Unravel cyber secrets and foil mass surveillance as a skilled hacker in Hackhub. Challenge authority, rewrite the rules, and emerge as the ultimate digital rebel.

Why similar: Interactive Fiction 47.4%, Puzzle 26.4%, Strategy 13%, Realistic 7.4%, 2D 5.7%