Games Like Data Hacker: Reboot

What if there were virtual realms that exist just beyond our reach? What if an online game became the bridge? The worlds are changing rapidly, with each side vying for a position that will secure their realm's future. In the coming war, on which side do you stand?

Why similar: Indie 96.7%, RPGMaker 2% ★, RPG 0.9%, Adventure 0.3%

Why You'll Like It: This is a direct entry in the same series, sharing the exact engine, art style, and thematic focus on hacking and parallel dimensions.

Data Hacker: Initiation sets the stage for the Datastream saga; an epic series of tales revolving around the possibility of virtual realms existing beyond our current reach. Once the bridge is crafted, everything will change.

Why similar: RPG 56.4%, Indie 31.7%, RPGMaker 10.3% ★, Adventure 1.6%

Why You'll Like It: As another installment in the Data Hacker series, it offers the same core RPGMaker mechanics and sci-fi narrative structure.

Hack Into God

Why similar: Adventure 41%, Anime 39.4%, Story Rich 19.6%

Why You'll Like It: This title explores complex hacking and investigation themes within an anime-inspired narrative, mirroring the sci-fi ambitions of the seed game.

An expansive dystopian sci-fi world awaits you! Equipment customization, a varied cast and an epic story in this sci-fi epic from Astronomic Games.

Why similar: Indie 87%, RPGMaker 8.5% ★, RPG 3.1%, Adventure 1.3%

Why You'll Like It: Developed by the same creator as the Data Hacker series, it features identical RPGMaker design and a similar focus on indie sci-fi storytelling.

The last king was killed over 400 years ago and the global rule of the land ceased to exist. The Vindicator is coming. ~a decadent, dark fantasy world with a new take on the concepts of Angels and Demons!

Why similar: Indie 96.4%, RPGMaker 2.2% ★, RPG 1%, Adventure 0.4%

Why You'll Like It: An RPGMaker title that shares the seed game's focus on time-travel and complex, story-rich fantasy elements.

A retro-inspired 2D Action RPG set in the distant future. CrossCode combines 16-bit SNES-style graphics with butter-smooth physics, a fast-paced combat system, and engaging puzzle mechanics, served with a gripping sci-fi story.

Why similar: Indie 71.9%, RPG 12.6%, Anime 4.3%, Sci-fi 4.2%, Story Rich 3.8%

Why You'll Like It: A high-quality sci-fi RPG that captures the retro-aesthetic and deep, systemic gameplay found in the best indie RPGMaker titles.

Change the minds of evildoers…for good! MINDHACK is a text adventure game where you meet unique evildoers, hack their minds, and rewrite them into happy people!

Why similar: Indie 69.4%, Sci-fi 9.1%, Story Rich 8.1%, Anime 6.7%, Adventure 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A visual novel that focuses heavily on hacking and dystopian anime aesthetics, aligning perfectly with the core themes of the seed game.

Outrage is a short cyberpunk dungeon crawler. You manage a team of vigilantes and must undertake various missions in the city to strengthen your team and your cause in order to bring a powerful enemy to justice.

Why similar: Indie 89.8%, RPGMaker 6.7% ★, RPG 2.5%, Adventure 1%

Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk-themed RPGMaker game that captures the gritty, indie-developed sci-fi atmosphere of the Data Hacker series.

OneShot is a surreal top down Puzzle/Adventure game with unique gameplay capabilities. You are to guide a child through a mysterious world on a mission to restore its long-dead sun. The world knows you exist.

Why similar: Indie 68.7%, RPGMaker 18% ★, Story Rich 5.7%, RPG 3.9%, Adventure 3%

Why You'll Like It: A meta-narrative adventure that uses its engine to break the fourth wall, much like the reality-bending themes in Data Hacker.

3 exotic planets to explore. Aliens. Robots. Magic. Forbidden technology. Ruined Worlds. Ghosts. Long-lost secrets. Conspiracies. A galactic threat. And one brave heroine to make things right. Cosmic Star Heroine is an exciting new RPG from the creators of Cthulhu Saves the World.

Why similar: Indie 72.7%, RPG 13.3%, Sci-fi 6.3%, Anime 3.5%, Adventure 2.7%

Why You'll Like It: This game delivers a tight, sci-fi JRPG experience with a retro visual style that mirrors the charm of the Data Hacker series.

CHRONO CROSS is an RPG that transcends time and space, unfolding across two interlinked parallel worlds. With over 40 party members to meet, people and dimensions will intertwine in this epic drama about the planet itself.

Why similar: RPG 40.5%, Story Rich 15.4%, Sci-fi 12.8%, Adventure 12.3%, Fantasy 11.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic JRPG that deals with parallel dimensions and complex, reality-shifting narratives similar to the seed game's premise.

Play as a hacker and take control of an ultra secret company to reveal the darkest secrets. But beware , you seem not to be alone and what you will discover could change the world ...

Why similar: Indie 95.2%, Adventure 4.8%

Why You'll Like It: A dedicated hacking simulation game that captures the technical, puzzle-solving spirit of the Data Hacker's hacking segments.

Embark on an adventure to discover your memories and save the world from a mechanical infection. Maneuver your skill trajectories during battle, and dive into a new dimension with a unique twist on a classic RPG experience.

Why similar: RPG 43.8%, Anime 18.5%, Story Rich 14.7%, Sci-fi 12.7%, Fantasy 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A modern, story-rich JRPG that provides the high-quality turn-based combat and world-building that fans of the genre expect.

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: Indie 65.3%, Sci-fi 31%, Adventure 3.6%

Why You'll Like It: This game combines hacking, puzzle-solving, and simulation in a space setting, directly appealing to fans of the seed game's hacking mechanics.

City of Chains is a dark sci-fi RPG set in a dystopian city. Take control of a small group of escaped fugitives and lead them to their freedom. Decide whether to fight head on or to avoid combat, to help others or to go your own way, to show mercy or to kill. Your actions could affect the fate of the city.

Why similar: Indie 87.8%, RPGMaker 7.6% ★, RPG 2.8%, Adventure 1.1%, Sci-fi 0.7%

Why You'll Like It: An indie RPGMaker title that features strategic elements and a sci-fi setting, echoing the gameplay variety of the seed game.

This atmospheric, Metroidvania hacking adventure lets you take control of a semi-sapient program struggling against deletion. In the sprawling 3D world of a Mainframe, Recompile features intense combat, tight 3D platforming, super-powered abilities and an environmental logic-based hacking mechanic.

Why similar: Indie 87%, Sci-fi 7.7%, Adventure 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: A metroidvania that explores digital worlds and hacking themes, offering a more action-oriented take on the seed game's subject matter.

“I’m the Batter. I’ve been entrusted with a sacred mission.” -- One of the most influential RPGs of the last 20 years is finally coming to Steam. Take control of the Batter as he seeks to purify an uncanny and hopeless world haunted by specters, guided by a cryptic, grinning cat called The Judge.

Why similar: Indie 55.3%, RPGMaker 27.5% ★, RPG 12.9%, Story Rich 4.3%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal, meta-narrative RPGMaker classic that shares the experimental and unconventional storytelling style of the seed game.

The miserable journey of a broken man...

Why similar: Indie 58%, RPGMaker 26.3% ★, RPG 8.6%, Story Rich 3.8%, Adventure 3.4%

Why You'll Like It: An iconic RPGMaker game known for its dark, story-rich narrative and unique world-building that pushes the engine to its limits.

You can remember nothing before this moment. Your existence begins with a keystroke followed by the flick of a switch. Electrical power streams into your neural network, and you are alive.

Why similar: Indie 62.2%, RPGMaker 20.1% ★, Sci-fi 5.7%, RPG 4.6%, Adventure 4%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi adventure game that prioritizes narrative depth and multiple endings, similar to the story-rich focus of the seed game.

Explore a strange world full of colorful friends and foes. When the time comes, the path you’ve chosen will determine your fate... and perhaps the fate of others as well.

Why similar: Indie 64.7%, RPGMaker 20.3% ★, RPG 6.9%, Story Rich 5%, Anime 1.9%

Why You'll Like It: A psychological horror RPGMaker game that excels in deep, character-driven storytelling and anime-inspired visuals.

Enter a bizarre and idiosyncratic world! Adventure into the unknown, and defeat horrid monsters! A story of Love, Loss, and the end of the Multiverse.

Why similar: Indie 70.7%, RPGMaker 15.3% ★, RPG 9.9%, Adventure 4.1%

Why You'll Like It: An atmospheric RPGMaker adventure that focuses on unique storytelling and exploration within a compact indie package.

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: Indie 81.1%, Sci-fi 7.6%, Story Rich 6.3%, Adventure 5%

Why You'll Like It: A terminal-based hacking simulator that provides a more grounded, realistic take on the hacking themes present in the seed game.

VA-11 HALL-A: Cyberpunk Bartender Action is a booze em' up about waifus, technology, and post-dystopia life.

Why similar: Anime 30.8%, Sci-fi 26.1%, Story Rich 25.8%, Adventure 17.3%

Why You'll Like It: A cyberpunk narrative game that captures the moody, tech-focused atmosphere found in the Data Hacker universe.

The Apocalypse shattered a world in disarray. Facing his impending death, a young boy named Sid crossed paths with Torii, a girl who feeds on the energy of time. In the harbour town of Astella, a mysterious adventure is about to unfold along with the investigation of an unusual crime...

Why similar: RPG 31.4%, Anime 25.1%, Fantasy 16.6%, Story Rich 16.1%, Adventure 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: A JRPG with anime aesthetics and a focus on story-rich, party-based interactions that align with the seed game's genre.

Star Renegades is a dimension spanning rogue-lite strategy RPG. Outsmart uniquely generated adversaries, forge bonds between heroes and end the cycle!

Why similar: Indie 81.6%, RPG 11.5%, Sci-fi 6.9%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi RPG with a heavy focus on tactical combat and retro-inspired art, fitting well with the seed game's genre profile.

UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.

Why similar: Indie 80.4%, RPG 12.3%, Story Rich 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A genre-defining indie RPG that uses meta-narrative and engine-breaking mechanics to tell a story that feels personal and unique.

Visual novel loved by many – Everlasting Summer – now on Steam!

Why similar: Indie 52.4%, Anime 25.3%, Story Rich 17.4%, Adventure 5%

Why You'll Like It: A visual novel with meta-narrative elements and anime aesthetics that captures the mysterious, reality-shifting tone of the seed game.

Take in the beauty of a magical world floating above the clouds, then take on a menacing race of vampires hidden in the dark. Ara Fell combines the best parts of Japanese-style roleplaying games with the best parts of western RPGs. The new Enhanced Edition features a slew of new features!

Why similar: Indie 52.6%, RPGMaker 19% ★, RPG 10.1%, Anime 6.3%, Story Rich 4.5%

Why You'll Like It: A polished RPGMaker JRPG that demonstrates the high quality possible within the engine, appealing to fans of the seed game's technical roots.

One day, Jimmy looked inside.

Why similar: Indie 67%, RPGMaker 19.6% ★, RPG 10.2%, Story Rich 2.1%, Adventure 1.1%

Why You'll Like It: A surreal and expansive RPGMaker JRPG that shares the creative, dream-like narrative scope of the Data Hacker series.

Rewrite the universe! Break reality to change your fate, and use your powers to stop sinister forces from altering existence itself. Discover the origin of your new abilities in a fast-paced ARPG Loot Collection Roguelite where you will bend, break, and change the laws of the universe!

Why similar: RPG 32%, Crafting 31.2%, Sci-fi 22.9%, Adventure 13.9%

Etheria is an Ethereal Hero RPG. To preserve the flame of civilization, humanity transfers their consciousness into the virtual world "Etheria". And you, as a Hyperlinker, will enter the virtual world to uncover the hidden truths of Etheria.

Why similar: RPG 32.3%, Anime 21.2%, Sci-fi 20%, Story Rich 15.3%, Adventure 11.2%

Join the crew of the Alpha Omega Company in a journey through science fiction and fantasy, as secrets lie beyond the reality you've always known. Prevent a war, abolish pollution and rewrite history in the very fabric of the world's past!

Why similar: Indie 55.6%, RPGMaker 32.5% ★, RPG 8.5%, Adventure 3.4%

Answer the summons to the parallel world of "Kamitsubaki City" and meet a cast of colorful characters as you set out on a quest to save this city from the brink of destruction in this dark-fantasy sci-fi visual novel!

Why similar: Adventure 58.2%, Anime 41.8%

You are Joseph Walker. After waking up in a strangely deserted science facility with no recollection of how you got there, you hear the voice of an A.I. The A.I. promises to be your guide and to help you out of the facility. However, it is clear right away that it’s not telling you everything.

Why similar: Indie 100%

A darkly-enticing story about unrequited love; Broken Dreams is a casual platforming game featuring full voice-acting, beautiful hand-drawn environments and a twist on the original platforming mechanic!

Why similar: Indie 100%

Embody the ultimate cybernetic corporate agent. Master deadly gunplay, time manipulation, and supernatural abilities. Hack computers, people, even the individual bullets flying at you. Confront the future, and die trying.

Why similar: RPG 53.2%, Story Rich 24.8%, Anime 22%

Project Starship is an arcade bullet-hell with random mechanics. No match will ever be the same. Who will you be? Garret or Gwen? Will you save the world from the mighty cthulhu?

Why similar: Indie 100%

Simplistic top-down shooter that will put a smile on your face. Fulfill your inner sociopath as you mow down enemies with guns and cars alike, in a bid to pull off the world's largest heist!

Why similar: Indie 100%

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: Indie 86.6%, RPG 7.1%, Adventure 4.7%, Story Rich 1.7%

In "Time Rebuild", human civilization stands on the brink of destruction. You will become a time-traveling hero, embarking on a journey to save the world while encountering and bonding with women of vastly different appearances and personalities.

Why similar: RPG 69.6%, Story Rich 30.4%

STAR-BOX – RPG Adventures in Space!Strap on your gravity boots, power up your laser, and climb aboard your spaceship for a retro-styled, RPG-jaunt into the unknown!Travel an open-world, sandbox universe where you are the architect of your own story.

Why similar: Indie 62.9%, RPGMaker 22.7% ★, RPG 8.6%, Adventure 3.4%, Sci-fi 2.3%

A mad and romantic ADV. Unravel a strange world of science and philosophy with a mecha girl, zombie girl, or beastfolk. Some paths may disturb you... or thrill you.

Why similar: Anime 39.1%, Sci-fi 30.5%, Adventure 25.6%, Story Rich 4.9%

Fight against the robots and reclaim the land! Attempt to survive in a post-apocalyptic wasteland, where it seems like everything wants you dead! Tactical stealth action in a post-apocalyptic settings!

Why similar: Indie 100%

This is a brush treasure adventure game across the heavens. The protagonist awakens his powers and freely passes through different planes such as Xiuxian, history, Wuxia, magic, and future. Collect equipment, spirits, characters and cheats distributed across all planes through battle.

Why similar: Indie 57.4%, RPG 33.1%, Adventure 9.5%

Having fallen to a great calamity a second time, it's up to Zero and their friends to put Soma back together! What is on your horizon is for you to decide...

Why similar: RPG 40.2%, Indie 38.4%, Fantasy 9.2%, Sci-fi 9.1%, Story Rich 3.1%

The world has ended, Demons have risen to conquer the uninhabited and flourishing nature outside. It's your turn, with your unknown identity, to find your path for a new beginning. Let's not beat about the bush here. Reset 1-1 is everything you loved about the late 80's/early 90's. It's a blast from the past, with a fresh spin.

Why similar: Indie 100%

It's the zombie-slaying survival game with JRPG elements you didn't know you wanted! Get swarmed by zombies in active-time battles, search for other survivors, eat and most importantly: SURVIVE!

Why similar: Indie 89.8%, RPGMaker 6.1% ★, RPG 2.9%, Adventure 1.2%

This is a world at the brink of destruction, but he comes from a destroyed world. Bearing the burden of changing the fate of this world and facing everything before him, especially the eminent destruction, what can he do, and what price will he pay?

Why similar: Indie 54.1%, RPGMaker 24.1% ★, RPG 7.5%, Anime 5.1%, Adventure 3.5%

The new enhanced edition of Soul Axiom - a first-person story-driven adventure puzzle game, set in the beautiful, haunting cyber-world of Elysia. Collect unique hand powers, discover multiple endings and choose your own destiny as you unravel the mystery of your digital afterlife.

Why similar: Indie 92.2%, Adventure 5.7%, Sci-fi 1.2%, Story Rich 0.9%

Real-time combat in the zombie apocalypse! Guide your survivors through hordes of the infected to escape the epicentre of infection!

Why similar: Indie 98.8%, Sci-fi 1.2%

Prepare for an epic 10 hour adventure in the world of Galager. Sura, the world's most sought-after mercenary, leads a band of sell-swords in a last-ditch effort to save the world. Prepare for the Storm of Spears!

Why similar: RPGMaker 38.8% ★, Indie 35.9%, Anime 10.8%, RPG 10.7%, Adventure 2.8%

Epics Of Distant Realm: Holy Return is a Turn-Based Combat and Story Sci-Fi game that delves into the mythologies of the universe, the terminal of the universe, the Planet of Destiny.

Why similar: RPG 43.3%, Sci-fi 22.4%, Adventure 19.8%, Fantasy 14.5%

Conquer the ever changing dungeons of DarkEnd and save the fall of humanity! Choose your heroes and venture into a world filled with numerous treasures, mysterious secrets and discover a haunting past in this 10+ hours of retro 2D Dungeon-Crawling!

Why similar: Indie 55.5%, RPGMaker 35.6% ★, RPG 8.8%

A dark fantasy non-linear JRPG with innovative new concepts. Eredia is set in an open world where you assume the role of a hunter trying to make the most of his opportunities in a war-ravaged world.

Why similar: Indie 72.2%, RPGMaker 12.2% ★, RPG 9.6%, Adventure 4.4%, Story Rich 1.6%

An incremental RPG where you reincarnate through lifetimes, mastering professions, unlocking skills, and exploring mystical realms.

Why similar: RPG 41.6%, Story Rich 17.9%, Fantasy 16%, Adventure 15.2%, Anime 9.3%

Complex Loop is a sci-fi themed visual novel. This is a story of time loops between past and future. Within a time limit of 20 minutes, your mission is to save a mysterious girl died from an explosion accident one year ago. Solve puzzles and reveal the truth behind the tragedy. An adventure awaits!

Why similar: RPG 28.4%, Anime 28%, Sci-fi 25%, Adventure 18.5%

Step into the unknown and embark on an epic, time travel adventure, completely re-imagined. Introducing Wanderer: The Fragments of Fate, a remake of the critically acclaimed VR adventure game - Wanderer. There’s no telling where you’ll go and who you’ll become as you unravel the mysteries of time.

Why similar: RPG 46.5%, Story Rich 20.2%, Sci-fi 17.7%, Adventure 15.5%