- #1 hack_me 3
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Egor MagurinPub: Indovers Studio
Windows · Mac
From the creator of hack_me and dev_me, a continuation of the acclaimed hacker simulator in 2016 and 2017 - hack_me 3 is already on Steam!
Why similar: Simulation 44.3%, Hacking 43.5% ★, Indie 12.2%
- #2 hack_me 2
97% matchMixed68% of 792 reviews2017
Dev: EasyWays TeamPub: Indovers Studio
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
hack_me 2 is a story about hacker-beginner, who is going to confront to new World Order, where is no place for personal secrets.
Why similar: Simulation 60.6%, Hacking 33% ★, Indie 6.4%
- #3 Cyber Manhunt
94% matchVery Positive93% of 15,410 reviews2021
Dev: Aluba Van+
Windows · Mac
Median: 7.8 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Cyber Manhunt is a story-oriented puzzle game focusing on big data, hacking, citizen privacy, and social workers. It focuses on social issues such as cyber violence and privacy breaches.
Why similar: Hacking 40.6% ★, Simulation 26.7%, Crime 13%, Puzzle 8.2%, Immersive Sim 6.5%
- #4 IO Interloper
93% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DANG!
Windows · Mac · Linux
IO Interloper is a hacking heist game all about peering through security cameras, piloting drones, duping rubes, and saying I'M IN in a really gruff voice.
Why similar: Simulation 44.7%, Hacking 36.8% ★, Indie 12.3%, Puzzle 6.3%
- #5 Proxy - Ultimate Hacker
96% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2016
Dev: Ready Play Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Out there is a world of corporate corruption and government lies. You are a lone hacker armed with a terminal and a personal proxy. Break in. Cause damage. Get paid.
Why similar: Hacking 49.5% ★, Simulation 40.3%, Puzzle 6.8%, Indie 3.4%
- #6 Hacker Evolution: Untold
95% matchMixed60% of 447 reviews2010
Dev: exosyphen studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
When the number of computers in existence and their processing capacity exceeds that of all mankind, a point of technological singularity is encountered. A massive economic and systematic crisis hits the entire world. Nobody knows the exact cause, and all solutions to fix it, are failing.
Why similar: Hacking 47.9% ★, Simulation 44%, Indie 8.1%
- #7 ByteBurst: Hacking Simulator
91% matchMostly Positive72% of 29 reviews2024
Dev: HotBunny
Windows
Welcome to the cutting edge of virtual mayhem in "ByteBurst" – the ultimate hacker's playground. Immerse yourself in a thrilling journey through the digital realm, where your skills will be pushed to the limit, and every line of code is a potential weapon.
Why similar: Hacking 29.6% ★, Simulation 25.4%, Interactive Fiction 17.9%, Crime 13%, Puzzle 8.5%
- #8 Anonymous Hacker Simulator: Prologue
90% matchVery Positive91% of 1,915 reviews2023
Dev: SicariusPub: G-DEVS.com
Windows
Step into the shoes of a skilled Anonymous hacker and embark on a mission to unveil the truth hidden behind a sinister organization's plans to monitor civilian data and enforce mass surveillance.
Why similar: Hacking 37.1% ★, Simulation 26.3%, Crime 21.6%, Immersive Sim 12.8%, Indie 2.1%
- #9 Hacker Evolution Duality
94% matchMostly Negative34% of 540 reviews2011
Dev: exosyphen studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 20%
Hacker Evolution Duality is the hacking simulation game, developed by exosyphen studios. Based on the successful Hacker Evolution game series, it has been completely redesigned to offer an impressive and new gaming experience.
Why similar: Hacking 55.8% ★, Simulation 34%, Indie 10.1%
- #10 Anonymous Hacker Simulator
87% matchVery Positive86% of 739 reviews2024
Dev: SicariusPub: G-DEVS.com
Windows
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Step into the shoes of a skilled Anonymous hacker and embark on a mission to unveil the truth hidden behind a sinister organization's plans to monitor civilian data and enforce mass surveillance.
Why similar: Hacking 39.8% ★, Simulation 26.5%, Crime 19.3%, Immersive Sim 12.3%, Indie 2.2%
- #11 Hacker Evolution IMMERSION
92% matchMixed55% of 42 reviews2016
Dev: exosyphen studios
Windows
Mankind is about to reach its next step of evolution. Uncover the dark secret behind mankind's fastest technological evolution in recent history. It's not going in the right direction.
Why similar: Simulation 45.9%, Hacking 41.7% ★, Indie 12.4%
- #12 HACK_IT
91% matchMostly Negative25% of 145 reviews2016
Dev: Dan_D
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 88%
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: Hacking 42.7% ★, Simulation 22.5%, Crime 14.9%, Interactive Fiction 9.3%, Indie 7.2%
- #13 Shutter Heist
84% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Kyle Conway
Windows
Shutter Heist is an 8-bit Crime Adventure, with a focus on quick moving, quick thinking, and legally debatable puzzles!
Why similar: Simulation 40.5%, Hacking 20.8% ★, Crime 19.4%, Indie 10.5%, Puzzle 8.8%
- #14 Tech Support: Error Unknown
89% matchMostly Positive74% of 635 reviews2019
Dev: Dragon SlumberPub: Iceberg Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 80%
Things are not what they seem at your new tech support specialist job. While resolving customer issues, you soon find yourself in the middle of a conspiracy. Will you side with your employer, join a rogue hacktivist group bent on destroying them, assist the police or stand alone?
Why similar: Hacking 59.1% ★, Simulation 34.5%, Indie 6.4%
- #15 Retro Hacker
89% matchPositive89% of 28 reviews2018
Dev: Matthew Diaz
Windows
Retro Hacker simulates hacking from a computer terminal with a text based operating system.
Why similar: Hacking 43.1% ★, Simulation 28.2%, Interactive Fiction 15%, Choices Matter 8.2%, Indie 5.5%
- #16 NITE Team 4 - Military Hacking Division
86% matchVery Positive92% of 1,253 reviews2019
Dev: Alice & Smith
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.8 hrsMean: 23.3 hrs≥1hr: 92%
NITE Team 4 is a military hacking simulation game that explores the world of cyberwarfare and features realistic mission scenarios.
Why similar: Hacking 63.3% ★, Simulation 26.1%, Indie 6.1%, Puzzle 4.5%
- #17 W4RR-i/o-RS
88% matchMostly Negative35% of 40 reviews2017
Dev: Xitilon
Windows
Median: 12 minMean: 2.3 hrs≥1hr: 21%
Semi-automatic micro-sandbox with a console interface. You decide the fates, but don't see anything actually going on. Imagine your purpose is just to simulate a human's decision making system, in a lack of information beyond the spreadsheet numbers.
Why similar: Simulation 64.6%, Indie 18.3%, Interactive Fiction 17.1%
- #18 Storm
86% matchMixed67% of 104 reviews2013
Dev: Eko Software
Windows
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 3.3 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Take a deep breath and prepare for a tranquil journey through the seasons with Storm, an atmospheric, ethereal experience where you use natural phenomena to guide a simple seed to fertile soil so it can take root and spring to life.
Why similar: Simulation 65.2%, Indie 21.3%, Puzzle 13.5%
- #19 Hack Run ZERO
85% matchPositive91% of 43 reviews2015
Dev: i273 LLC
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 6.9 hrs≥1hr: 65%
It's time for a SECOND Hack Run! Test your skills again as you hack your way through strange and secretive organizations to discover their hidden agendas! Hack Run ZERO uses old school prompts (like dos and unix) to help you navigate from system to system.
Why similar: Hacking 49.1% ★, Simulation 42.3%, Indie 8.7%
- #20 Vehicle Simulator
84% matchVery Positive88% of 277 reviews2015
Dev: Ilan Papini
Windows
Vehicle Simulator is an open world flying/sailing simulator with accurate physics and dynamics, simulating well the various boats, planes and land vehicles included. The game allows the user to modify and experiment with scenery making and vehicle design by way of extreme modability, with a large library of existing mods and add-ons.
Why similar: Simulation 83%, Indie 17%
- #21 American Railroads - Summit River & Pine Valley
82% matchMixed51% of 203 reviews2018
Dev: Stefan Kelnberger
Windows
Buy - Transport - Profit: Manage your own late 1800s railroad company, load and deliver freight, customize your vehicles and invest in upgrades while enjoying the realistic driving- and physics experience in a majestic mountain scenery.
Why similar: Simulation 79.9%, Indie 20.1%
- #22 HackHub: Free Trial
71% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 680 reviews2024
Dev: HotBunnyPub: G-DEVS.com
Windows · Mac
Median: 48 minMean: 2.2 hrs≥1hr: 40%
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: Hacking 42.2% ★, Simulation 26.7%, Crime 11.8%, Interactive Fiction 11%, Puzzle 8.4%
- #23 Terraformer Expedition to Mars
83% matchMostly Negative36% of 36 reviews2015
Dev: Vermont Software Studios,LLC
Windows
Earth is dying. In a desperate effort to save humanity, all the nations of Earth pool their dwindling resources together one last time to construct and equip three space ships. The mission: Terraform Mars and pave the way for human settlement of the planet.
Why similar: Simulation 82.5%, Indie 17.5%
- #24 Progetto Ustica
80% matchMixed67% of 30 reviews2018
Dev: IV Productions
Windows · Mac
Progetto Ustica is a serious game that aims at keeping alive the memory of one of the most tragic events in recent Italian history. It is a short exploratory experience created for PC/MAC and, soon, supporting Oculus Rift VR and HTC Vive.
Why similar: Simulation 79.4%, Indie 20.6%
- #25 Pe-2: Dive Bomber
82% matchMixed65% of 17 reviews2014
Dev: Polynetix Studio
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 90%
Pe-2: Diving bomber combines arcade scroller genre and fly-simulator in a universe of World War II. Each mission in game has real historical background for every month of the war.
Why similar: Simulation 79.9%, Indie 20.1%
- #26 Paintey
81% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2016
Dev: Brian LindenhofPub: ShadowBrain Games
Windows
Paintey is a freeform do whatever you want painting simulator! You can paint everything from your face to the entire environment.
Why similar: Simulation 79.4%, Indie 20.6%
- #27 City Bus Simulator 2018
81% matchNegative15% of 48 reviews2018
Dev: Özgün Bursalıoğlu
Windows
Experience passenger transportation accross an impressive wide city. With latest model city bus within traffic surrounded by pedestrians. Follow many routes and unlock new ones by earning money.
Why similar: Simulation 79.4%, Indie 20.6%
- #28 Electronics Circuits Simulator
79% matchMixed68% of 37 reviews2017
Dev: Arttu TuovinenPub: Michael Callaghan
Windows
Learn electronic circuits in a new and exciting way and increase your understanding of basic electronic circuits. Seven complete levels to assess your knowledge of basic electronic circuits including Series Parallel Resistor circuits, Resistor Capacitor (RC) filters, Graetz Bridges, Wheatstone bridges, Weighted summing amplifiers,...
Why similar: Simulation 79.4%, Indie 20.6%
- #29 UniverCity
78% matchMixed50% of 16 reviews2020
Dev: Thinkofname
Windows · Linux
UniverCity is an isometric university management game.
Why similar: Simulation 79%, Indie 21%
- #30 Morning Star
69% matchNo user reviews
Dev: MetkisPub: Alliance
Windows
Morning Star is a first-person farming game set in a post-cyberpunk world where computers are your soil and software is your seeds.
Why similar: Simulation 77.9%, Indie 22.1%
- #31 Legendary gun
77% matchPositive88% of 34 reviews2019
Dev: Tan Zheng
Windows
The background of the game is similar to the World War II. There is a small village in China which is often plundered by the enemy. In order to survive, players assume the role of a heroic warrior and fight the aggressors to defend the homeland and the people.
Why similar: Simulation 78.7%, Indie 21.3%
- #32 Tower!2011:SE
79% matchMostly Negative39% of 18 reviews2017
Dev: FeelThere
Windows
Tower!2011:SE is not an arcade game. With a complex command structure, advanced AI and Speech Recognition technology Tower!2011:SE will allow you to experience of the thrill of being a real air traffic controller.
Why similar: Simulation 79.4%, Indie 20.6%
- #33 Mendel
77% matchPositive100% of 18 reviews2018
Dev: Owen Bell
Windows · Mac
Mendel is a chill sandbox game about growing weird plants from alien genetics.
Why similar: Simulation 78.7%, Indie 21.3%
- #34 HackHub - Ultimate Hacker Simulator
61% matchVery Positive91% of 446 reviews2026
Dev: HotBunnyPub: G-DEVS.com
Windows · Mac
Median: 4.2 hrsMean: 4.5 hrs≥1hr: 74%
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: Hacking 39.1% ★, Crime 23.2%, Simulation 17.5%, Interactive Fiction 11.1%, Puzzle 6.1%
- #35 Groomer
74% matchMostly Positive74% of 74 reviews2019
Dev: Racing BrosPub: ANPA.US
Windows
Groomer is a relaxing simulation game where take on a role of groomer, a person that takes care of dogs.
Why similar: Simulation 78.7%, Indie 21.3%
- #36 Tracon!2012:SE
76% matchMixed50% of 18 reviews2018
Dev: FeelThere
Windows
Tracon!2012:SE is not an arcade game. With a complex command structure, advanced AI and Speech Recognition technology Tracon!2012:SE will allow you to experience of the thrill of being a real air traffic controller working on the approach/departure position.
Why similar: Simulation 78.7%, Indie 21.3%
- #37 ICE AGENT
75% matchMostly Negative29% of 17 reviews2018
Dev: Racing BrosPub: ANPA.US
Windows
Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) are responsible for preventing illegal immigration and preventing the unlawful traffic of goods into the US. Have you ever thought what it would be like to be one of those agents? What choices they have to make on daily basis?
Why similar: Simulation 78.7%, Indie 21.3%
- #38 尺子和橡皮
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: XIAOMU
Windows
Safety and stability in Britain are especially important. You are lucky to enter the Internet security office. This is a great opportunity to dedicate to our motherland. In the increasingly bad network environment, you have to check and delete the illegal comments in the news, so that the UK keeps its purity and beauty every moment.
Why similar: Simulation 77.9%, Indie 22.1%
- #39 Microtransaction Simulator Game of the Decade: Deluxe Edition
63% matchNo user reviews
Dev: chlsea
Windows · Mac
A game of loss and triumph. Spending money virtually has never been easier. Microtransaction Simulator Game of the Decade: Deluxe Edition takes everything the original game had, makes it 3D, adds more items, adds some recipes, and more. Kick your microtransaction habit by playing a harmless useless clone of AAA games pay-2-win systems.
Why similar: Simulation 77.9%, Indie 22.1%
- #40 Lacuna Passage
75% matchMixed65% of 105 reviews2017
Dev: Candescent Games
Windows · Mac
Explore the vast terrains of Mars, generated from real NASA satellite data, and survive threats like dust storms by discovering randomized supply caches and habitats. Adventure on foot or in driveable rovers with this otherworldly first-person sandbox.
Why similar: Simulation 78.7%, Indie 21.3%
- #41 MCAS Simulation
71% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2020
Dev: Kayo Games
Windows
Master how the MCAS that led to the Boeing 737 MAX crashes works by playing around with this interactive 3D simulation.
Why similar: Simulation 78.3%, Indie 21.7%
- #42 Crime Scene:Reconstruction of crime
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: VRillAR
Windows
Crime Scene:Reconstruction will allow you to become a real CSI agent.You should investigate into crime scenes via VR and search hiddened evidences. Also, you have to reconstruct the criminal cases to indentify criminals by using your case board based on evidences you collected.
Why similar: Simulation 77.9%, Indie 22.1%
- #43 EXAPUNKS: TEC Redshift Player
73% matchPositive94% of 33 reviews2018
Dev: Zachtronics
Windows · Mac · Linux
The Redshift is a fictional handheld game console in the universe of the puzzle programming game EXAPUNKS. This player will allow you to play Redshift games made by other EXAPUNKS players.
Why similar: Simulation 78.5%, Indie 21.5%
- #44 VR Crane Master
73% match7 user reviews86% of 7 reviews2017
Dev: RealityBusters.coPub: MoreFromIT Sp. z o.o.
Windows
Personate a real crane master and put containers in the appropriate place. Remember that time is running by and the more containers you put, the more points you get.
Why similar: Simulation 78.7%, Indie 21.3%
- #45 C O S M
74% matchMixed48% of 23 reviews2016
Dev: Dynamoid
Windows · Mac
Explore worlds within worlds as you zoom into fascinating scientific environments built using real data. Discover a jungle of neurons, or watch as molecules read DNA. COSM Worlds brings science to life right before your eyes. COSM Worlds offers both VR and non-VR experiences.
Why similar: Simulation 78.7%, Indie 21.3%
- #46 Bridge Trek
72% matchPositive83% of 29 reviews2018
Dev: Another Planet
Windows
Face your fear of heights! Bridge Trek provides you with a safe environment to conquer your gephyrophobia or acrophobia in virtual reality. Build your way up from the pillow padded first bridge, to the perilous glass bridge in the sky!
Why similar: Simulation 78.4%, Indie 21.6%
- #47 Cycle (轮回)
73% matchMostly Negative38% of 32 reviews2017
Dev: Yaka
Windows
The game's protagonist, Liya, works as an actor after a difficult phase of his life begins a quest for fame. But while facing a variety of new people and obstacles, can he change his rebellious nature and become a famous star? Under the scrutiny of his ex-girlfriend, what is Liya's fate?
Why similar: Simulation 78.7%, Indie 21.3%
- #48 Orcish Inn
60% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Steven Colling
Windows · Linux
Orcish Inn is a farming, survival and tavern simulation game in which you raise crops, brew beer and build a tavern for your orcish guests!
Why similar: Simulation 77.3%, Indie 22.7%
- #49 Sluggy's Fruit Emporium
59% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Timothy Johnson
Windows
Aliens! Fruit! Tentacles! Space! Shop management!
Why similar: Simulation 77.1%, Indie 22.9%
- #50 Escape Architect VR
70% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2019
Dev: Tunacorn Studios
Windows
'Escape Architect VR' is an exciting and challenging multi-room escape environment. Each room will have different themes, centered around the same style and lighthearted tone. Successful escapologists can use the room editor to create and share their own ingenious VR puzzles.
Why similar: Simulation 77.9%, Indie 22.1%
- #51 Armor Contest
71% matchMostly Positive79% of 24 reviews2018
Dev: Breakout
Windows
Do you want to experience driving tanks? Want to feel the exciting excitement of the iron and steel collision? This game brings you the answer.
Why similar: Simulation 77.9%, Indie 22.1%
- #52 Concrete and Steel
72% matchMixed62% of 29 reviews2016
Dev: Bad Dinosaur
Windows · Mac · Linux
Concrete And Steel is a 3D sandbox for creative people to build structures using a huge range of objects and materials. Experience unlimited creativity with huge environments, rich customisation, co-operative multiplayer, modding support and more! The only limit is your imagination!
Why similar: Simulation 78.4%, Indie 21.6%
- #53 SCAMMER '99
55% match7 user reviews71% of 7 reviews2026
Dev: KONTORA Indie
Windows
Experience the wild internet of 1999: buy darknet databases, validate stolen cards, manage risk, gamble dirty money, and upgrade your hardware. Earn enough to vanish forever. A Windows 98‑style scammer sim.
Why similar: Hacking 42.3% ★, Crime 25.6%, Simulation 16.3%, Immersive Sim 13.2%, Indie 2.6%
- #54 Colourful
57% matchNo user reviews
Dev: GameBringer
Windows
Bring the colours back to the world !
Why similar: Simulation 76.1%, Indie 23.9%
- #55 Dungeon Manager ZV: Resurrection
70% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2017
Dev: StudioGIWPub: Zoo Corporation
Windows
The Heroes are coming to raid your Dungeon and its up to you to make sure they find it challenging. Design your own dungeon and fill it with Monsters, Traps and Treasure!
Why similar: Simulation 77.9%, Indie 22.1%
- #56 RavenHeart Hospital: A Medical Visual Novel
57% matchNo user reviews
Dev: RavenHeart Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
RavenHeart Hospital: A Medical Visual Novel is a surgery simulation visual novel. Take on the role of an ace surgeon in training at the world's greatest hospital. Operate on patients with a variety of conditions. Befriend and romance a colorful cast of doctors. Save lives and melt hearts.
Why similar: Simulation 71.7%, Indie 20.3%, Choices Matter 7.9%
- #57 W.H.A.L.E.
70% matchNo user reviews2020
Dev: PixelsDesign VR Dev
Windows
A water analysis laboratory
Why similar: Simulation 77.9%, Indie 22.1%
- #58 Briquid
68% matchPositive100% of 29 reviews2018
Dev: Gamious
Windows · Mac
Briquid is a simple yet challenging water physics puzzle game. Build bricks, remove them, or change the direction of gravity to get the water to its destination.
Why similar: Simulation 77.9%, Indie 22.1%