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Games Like Hacker's Life

60+ similar titles based on shared tags and player behavior. Themes include Programming, Hacking, Simulation, Singleplayer.

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Hacker's Life is a game where you take the seat of a hacker, infect devices all over the world with malware, and join a hacker group to pull off bigger attacks. See your malware take control of the world and become famous for your hacking skills, but be careful not to get busted.

Reviews: No user reviews — 50%
Released: Coming soon
Developer: Protection Games
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Strategy
Platforms: Windows

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    97% matchVery Positive90% of 1,786 reviews2017
    Dev: Loading Home
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 4.0 hrsMean: 12.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Grey Hack is a massively multiplayer hacking simulator game. You're a hacker with full freedom to act as you wish on a vast network of procedurally generated computers.

    Why similar: Hacking 53%, Programming 35.2%, Simulation 6.7%, Immersive Sim 2.4%, Strategy 2%

  2. #2 Freelancer Life Simulator
    96% matchMostly Negative26% of 35 reviews2021
    Dev: DiamosDev
    Windows

    Become one of the best freelancers, starting your way from scratch. Fulfill orders of varying difficulty.

    Why similar: Hacking 36.8%, Programming 31.2%, Management 12.9%, Time Management 9%, Simulation 7.5%

  3. #3 Freelancer Life Simulator: Prologue
    96% matchMostly Negative22% of 36 reviews2021
    Dev: DiamosDev
    Windows

    Freelancer Life Simulator: Prologue - a free game that contains events before Freelancer Life Simulator. In this story, you play as the uncle of the protagonist. You will find out why uncle left the city.

    Why similar: Hacking 35.8%, Programming 32.8%, Management 12.5%, Time Management 9.1%, Simulation 7.3%

  4. #4 Quantum Breach
    95% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Trajectory Interactive
    Windows

    A terminal-based hacking game where you play as a broke hacker trying to hack a bank and get rich.

    Why similar: Hacking 49.2%, Programming 42.8%, Simulation 7.6%, Singleplayer 0.3%, Indie 0.1%

  5. #5 Torrent Empire
    94% matchMixed64% of 25 reviews2025
    Dev: Steel Games
    Windows

    Are you ready to build your own torrent empire? Crack software, manage servers, dive into shady deals, and outsmart the authorities—all in the shadow of the 2000s. Balance risk and reward in this terminal-based strategy sim. Become a digital legend or lose it all!

    Why similar: Hacking 38.1%, Programming 35.9%, Management 9.4%, Simulation 6.9%, Strategy 4%

  6. #6 Rogue Bit
    94% matchVery Positive89% of 122 reviews2018
    Dev: Bigosaur
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A single bit of computer memory became sentient and decided to escape from digital into the real world. Explore RAM, modify bytes and hack machine code and CPU registers to set it free.

    Why similar: Programming 45.7%, Hacking 41.3%, Simulation 12.2%, Indie 0.5%, Singleplayer 0.2%

  7. #7 The Developer
    93% matchMostly Positive74% of 23 reviews2020
    Dev: Huntah
    Windows

    Run your own game development company, creating hit games for over 60 years worth of console releases

    Why similar: Programming 44.3%, Management 16.8%, Simulation 12.8%, Time Management 12.1%, Strategy 7.9%

  8. #8 Cyberheist
    92% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Gamesational
    Windows

    hack teh world A cool hacking game where you play as a computer virus. You can play as a Ransomware, Trojan, Spyware, Miner, or just play the Tutorial. Choose from over 195 countries and spread your virus to other countries.

    Why similar: Hacking 46.5%, Programming 37.7%, Simulation 10.2%, Dark 4%, 2D 1.3%

  9. #9 Lo-Res Shaders: The Game
    91% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Super Fun Laser Club
    Windows · Mac

    A single player graphics-coding puzzle game for creative coders and coding creatives. Built for people who like their graphics coding low level and retro styled.

    Why similar: Programming 50.1%, Hacking 40.4%, Simulation 9.3%, Indie 0.2%, Singleplayer 0.1%

  10. #10 Web Host Simulator
    91% matchMostly Negative39% of 68 reviews2025
    Dev: Chibum
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    In Web Host Simulator, you'll start your web hosting company in your small apartment, aiming to become the world's leading provider. But to do so, you must win clients, outperform competitors, and deal with cyber threats, disruptions, and challenges from an ISP!

    Why similar: Hacking 31.4%, Programming 31.1%, Management 10.4%, Immersive Sim 9.3%, Simulation 5.7%

  11. #11 hack_me
    90% matchMixed60% of 2,102 reviews2017
    Dev: Egor MagurinPub: Indovers Studio
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 24.3 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Hack_me is a hacker simulator game. The main objective in game – is to hack big companies's servers to show people that there is nothing in this world that protected on 100%. You’ll need to use your cmd, bruteforce, SQL-injectors and other programs to hack servers.

    Why similar: Hacking 44.3%, Programming 34.4%, Simulation 9.8%, Arcade 6.8%, Strategy 2.4%

  12. #12 Silicon Zeroes
    89% matchVery Positive88% of 281 reviews2017
    Dev: PleasingFungus Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 10.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    Build hardware. Solve puzzles. From the creator of Manufactoria, a new open-ended puzzle game set in Silicon Valley's first startup.

    Why similar: Programming 52.4%, Hacking 32.5%, Simulation 14.3%, Indie 0.6%, Singleplayer 0.3%

  13. #13 DA-VI-NC1
    89% match7 user reviews100% of 7 reviews2024
    Dev: Baby Bear Fish
    Windows

    DA-VI-NC1 is a Turing-machine-based coding puzzle game. You must complete the puzzles, pass the Turing test, and discover the philosophical world of DA-VI-NC1 with the Mona Lisa.

    Why similar: Programming 54%, Hacking 35.7%, Simulation 8.4%, 2D 1.5%, Indie 0.2%

  14. #14 EXAPUNKS
    88% matchVery Positive95% of 1,852 reviews2018
    Dev: Zachtronics
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 11.9 hrs≥1hr: 58%

    The year is 1997. You used to be a hacker, but now you have the phage. You made a deal: one hack, one dose. There’s nothing left to lose… except your life.

    Why similar: Programming 55.1%, Hacking 39.8%, Simulation 4.8%, Indie 0.2%, Singleplayer 0.1%

  15. #15 1000-BIT
    87% match2 user reviews50% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: 89o
    Windows · Linux

    An open-ended programming puzzle game where you operate entirely in binary.

    Why similar: Programming 50.5%, Hacking 35.1%, Simulation 10.3%, Dark 3%, 2D 1%

  16. #16 Pragma Twice
    86% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Bryan Gillespie
    Windows

    You've awoken deep within a research facility in a new, programmable robot body. You have holes in your memories. At least you no longer have that hole in your head...

    Why similar: Programming 53.3%, Hacking 38.5%, Simulation 7.9%, Singleplayer 0.3%

  17. #17 TIS-100
    86% matchOverwhelmingly Positive97% of 4,045 reviews2015
    Dev: Zachtronics
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 52%

    TIS-100 is an open-ended programming game by Zachtronics, the creators of SpaceChem and Infinifactory, in which you rewrite corrupted code segments to repair the TIS-100 and unlock its secrets. It’s the assembly language programming game you never asked for!

    Why similar: Programming 73.9%, Hacking 21.3%, Simulation 4.5%, Indie 0.2%, Singleplayer 0.1%

  18. #18 Cyber Warrior
    84% matchPositive85% of 40 reviews2025
    Dev: Dunke Games
    Windows

    Cyber Warrior is a hacking simulator where you play as an ex retired bureau agent recruited back to take on a powerful criminal organization. Explore dozens of interactive desktops, navigate 200+ in-game websites, solve puzzles, customize your setup and make decisions that will shape a new cyber age

    Why similar: Hacking 40.4%, Programming 37.6%, Choices Matter 5.6%, Simulation 4.9%, Immersive Sim 4.5%

  19. #19 Else Heart.Break()
    85% matchMixed67% of 829 reviews2015
    Dev: Erik SvedängPub: Erik Svedäng AB
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 36 minMean: 3.5 hrs≥1hr: 37%

    A game about friendship, love and technology in a place where bits have replaced atoms.

    Why similar: Programming 56.3%, Hacking 43.1%, Indie 0.4%, Singleplayer 0.2%

  20. #20 hackmud
    84% matchMostly Positive77% of 841 reviews2016
    Dev: ComCODE
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 5.7 hrsMean: 66.7 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    hackmud is a retro cyberpunk RPG where you play a digital persona in a chaotic, unpredictable, and often goofy abandoned internet. Enter a 90s hacker movie filled with scripts, scams, and sabotage. Explore the world of digital secrets and forge your legacy through cunning, creativity, or disruption.

    Why similar: Hacking 47.7%, Programming 45.4%, Simulation 6.6%, Indie 0.4%

  21. #21 Uplink
    83% matchVery Positive91% of 2,406 reviews2006
    Dev: Introversion Software
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 30 minMean: 5.0 hrs≥1hr: 38%

    Uplink lets you play as a freelance hacker tackling risky contracts for corporations. Break into systems, steal data, sabotage rivals, and upgrade your gear. Support factions or go rogue in this immersive, strategy-driven hacking simulation game where your choices shape the outcome.

    Why similar: Hacking 51%, Programming 24.7%, Time Management 6.4%, Immersive Sim 6%, Strategy 5.4%

  22. #22 Mainlining
    82% matchMostly Positive77% of 359 reviews2017
    Dev: RebelephantPub: ReadGraves
    Windows
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    After MI7 has been hacked, your primary goal is to bring a cyber-criminal network to justice. Played entirely from your computer's desktop, Mainlining is a thrilling point and click hacking adventure that features a gripping narrative which will have you hooked from the very first case.

    Why similar: Hacking 62.9%, Programming 27%, Simulation 9.5%, Indie 0.5%, Singleplayer 0.2%

  23. #23 Hacknet
    81% matchVery Positive94% of 25,824 reviews2015
    Dev: Team Fractal AlligatorPub: Fellow Traveller
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    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: Hacking 84.2%, Programming 11.1%, Simulation 2.2%, Choices Matter 1.9%, 2D 0.5%

  24. #24 Software Engineering Course / Informatyka - zrozum i zaprogramuj komputer
    82% match6 user reviews50% of 6 reviews2020
    Dev: Wydawnictwo DagielPub: Adventuresity
    Windows

    The program was created on the basis of an engineering study program. No prior knowledge of any IT issues is required - we start with simple tasks and step by step learn the basics of computer programming.

    Why similar: Programming 51.4%, Hacking 47.4%, 2D 0.7%, Indie 0.3%, Singleplayer 0.1%

  25. #25 Bitburner
    80% matchOverwhelmingly Positive95% of 7,120 reviews2021
    Dev: Fulcrum Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Bitburner is a programming-based incremental game. Write scripts in JavaScript to automate gameplay, learn skills, play minigames, solve puzzles, and more in this cyberpunk text-based incremental RPG.

    Why similar: Programming 56.4%, Hacking 37.4%, Simulation 3.9%, Strategy 2.1%, Singleplayer 0.2%

  26. #26 HELLO HACKER - Project Daybreak
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: h3ll0h4ck3r
    Windows · Linux

    An immersive indie hacking simulation game. Help the Project Daybreak team expose a secret government program.

    Why similar: Hacking 46.4%, Programming 40.6%, Simulation 10.8%, 2D 1.5%, Indie 0.6%

  27. #27 Hack 'n' Slash
    79% matchMixed53% of 919 reviews2014
    Dev: Double Fine Productions
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 24 minMean: 3.1 hrs≥1hr: 35%

    Hack ‘n’ Slash is a puzzle action game about hacking -- reprogram object properties, hijack global variables, hack creature behavior, and even rewrite the game’s code. The only way to win is not to play...by the rules!

    Why similar: Hacking 57.3%, Programming 41.3%, 2D 0.7%, Indie 0.5%, Singleplayer 0.2%

  28. #28 System Zero
    78% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: NexcoreStudios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    System Zero is a hacker simulation game. You must use your hacking tools for accessing to the devices. You will become a black hat who wants to make his living.

    Why similar: Hacking 39.4%, Programming 36.8%, Simulation 10.9%, Immersive Sim 8.3%, Dark 3%

  29. #29 Code World
    79% matchMostly Positive70% of 44 reviews2017
    Dev: Fewjix
    Windows

    In Code World you control the robot that can walk around the world and send messages to devices. Every device reacts on those messages according to its code. You will have to read this code, understand what messages to send and write your own code.

    Why similar: Programming 48.4%, Hacking 43.7%, Simulation 6%, 2D 1.5%, Indie 0.2%

  30. #30 Glitchspace
    78% matchMostly Positive73% of 374 reviews2016
    Dev: Space Budgie
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 48 minMean: 19.9 hrs≥1hr: 46%

    Glitchspace is about reprogramming the game to solve puzzles. Trapped in an abstract cyberspace world, your way forward uses visual programming to edit environmental geometry, whilst unlocking key programming concepts along the way.

    Why similar: Programming 72.6%, Hacking 26.8%, Indie 0.5%

  31. #31 Lost Entry
    77% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: FallenDevs
    Windows

    Lost Entry is a horror game where you search the Deep Web for information while avoiding enemies that adapt to your actions. Your goal is to survive the night and complete the task your employer gives you without getting murdered by a bunch of Deep Web killers.

    Why similar: Hacking 54.7%, Management 10.7%, Immersive Sim 9.7%, Strategy 8%, Simulation 7.6%

  32. #32 HackOS
    77% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Jan WinnenbergPub: Adenga Games
    Windows

    HackOS: The ultimate hacking MMO. Dive into a shared, ever-evolving world of espionage, dilemmas, competition & collaboration — all via your terminal. Inspired by classic hacking games and refined for modern players, HackOS combines the depth of simulation with the excitement of arcade gameplay.

    Why similar: Hacking 49.1%, Grand Strategy 22.2%, Simulation 8.8%, Immersive Sim 8.5%, Arcade 8.2%

  33. #33 137
    76% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Ruby the SharkPub: Azurnia
    Windows

    CONNECTION ESTABLISHED...LOGIN TO 137 NEURAL FRAME DETECTED...CREDENTIALS APPROVED...WELCOME USER

    Why similar: Programming 38.4%, Hacking 36.3%, Management 9%, Strategy 5.9%, Dark 5.6%

  34. #34 Hardwired
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Lostbyte
    Windows · Linux

    Enter the terminal and jack into a retro-cyberpunk world. Hardwired is a hacker simulation where you explore networks, uncover secrets, and manipulate systems through command-line interfaces. Discover hidden logs, tap into surveillance feeds, and unravel story a set in a fractured dystopia.

    Why similar: Hacking 36.3%, Programming 34.9%, Immersive Sim 10.2%, Simulation 6.3%, Dark 5.7%

  35. #35 Upload Labs
    73% matchVery Positive92% of 6,472 reviews2025
    Dev: EnigmaDev Studios
    Windows · Linux
    Median: 5.3 hrsMean: 20.9 hrs≥1hr: 80%

    A sci-fi management game where you build and optimize your computer's system from the ground up. Connect and configure interconnected nodes to efficiently download, process, and upload files. Manage your setup, solve system challenges, and become the ultimate system architect

    Why similar: Programming 36.6%, Hacking 24.4%, Management 10.5%, Simulation 10.2%, Time Management 9.6%

  36. #36 Delta 4 Terminal Protocol
    75% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Ignivar Technology Solutions
    Windows

    Wake up to silence. One terminal, one survivor, one dying ship. Can you bring the Delta-4 back online? Delta 4 is a sci-fi survival terminal sim—type commands, decode logs, and fight to keep a dying ship alive.

    Why similar: Programming 50.9%, Hacking 15.8%, Time Management 9.8%, Simulation 8%, Choices Matter 7.2%

  37. #37 Debugger 3.16: Hack'n'Run
    76% matchMostly Positive78% of 36 reviews2018
    Dev: Spiderwork Games
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 4.7 hrs≥1hr: 96%

    Help Debugger 3.16 to find and delete all bugs in the game worlds of the developer. Learn and use program code in this award-winning puzzle platformer to program you very own game at the end!

    Why similar: Programming 49.6%, Hacking 49.3%, Indie 1.1%

  38. #38 HELLO HACKER
    73% match8 user reviews100% of 8 reviews2025
    Dev: h3ll0h4ck3r
    Windows · Linux

    HELLO HACKER features a realistic terminal. Use real Linux commands, network scanning, password cracking, and cryptography to infiltrate 10 interconnected servers and expose a deadly government surveillance program. Your colleague is missing. You're next. Are you ready to be a hacker?

    Why similar: Programming 42.7%, Hacking 39.7%, Immersive Sim 9.1%, Simulation 4.7%, Strategy 2.5%

  39. #39 Chained
    74% match4 user reviews75% of 4 reviews2021
    Dev: Studio Digital Caffeine
    Windows

    Help Cole take revenge on the AI program named "Scout" and the company that put him out of a job. Solve puzzles, hack accounts, and stop the field of cybersecurity from being taken over by an evolving AI system.

    Why similar: Hacking 36.2%, Programming 30.8%, Arcade 12.1%, Strategy 10.3%, Dark 7.5%

  40. #40 Cyber Attack
    74% matchMostly Positive72% of 185 reviews2020
    Dev: LUXO InteractivePub: LUK KUS SOFT
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 9.3 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Take control of an elite global team of hackers, intercepting communications between corporations, governments, and criminals all around the world. You can protect humanity by exposing messages between dangerous individuals or exploit corporations to increase your fortune. The choice is yours.

    Why similar: Hacking 51.2%, Strategy 16.3%, Simulation 15.8%, Management 13.2%, Open World 2.7%

  41. #41 FREM Sprite32!
    73% match6 user reviews100% of 6 reviews2022
    Dev: N11 Games Division
    Windows · Mac

    Play, learn, and experiment with programming in the Sprite32! 8-bit microcomputer sandbox. Use the high-level FREMScript programming language to write programs, create dynamic pixel art, and explore audio generation. Play tutorials and challenges to learn all the aspects of the system.

    Why similar: Programming 61.4%, Hacking 24.9%, Simulation 11.8%, 2D 1.5%, Singleplayer 0.2%

  42. #42 Artificial Intelligence Simulator
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: OA Game Studio
    Windows

    Create your own AI, program the AIs of the future. If you're ready to create a learning mind, code cybersecurity, robotics, and chatbots, and push the boundaries against other AIs in the system. Create, train, develop, and compete.

    Why similar: Hacking 40.9%, Programming 39.6%, Immersive Sim 9.9%, Simulation 6.8%, 2D 1.4%

  43. #43 Squally
    71% matchMostly Positive79% of 125 reviews2023
    Dev: Zachary CanannPub: Squalr, Inc.
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Squally is a 2D puzzle RPG programming game that teaches you how to hack. Control the world by rewriting it in x86/x64 assembly language!

    Why similar: Hacking 46.8%, Programming 37.7%, Strategy 15.5%

  44. #44 Automatica
    72% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Automatica Corp.Pub: CINEMAX GAMES
    Windows

    Tactical puzzle game where you need to program your robots to finish the task.

    Why similar: Programming 44.5%, Hacking 31.2%, Immersive Sim 8.6%, Strategy 7.1%, Simulation 6.5%

  45. #45 HackHub: Free Trial
    70% 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 51.8%, Grand Strategy 25.1%, Simulation 11.5%, Strategy 10.1%, 2D 1.4%

  46. #46 Shadows Of Serenity
    71% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: NoumeNoir Games
    Windows

    Venture into the dreams of a programmer, haunted by his past. Battle with traumas using choices and turn based combat, learn hacking using realistic technology and uncover the man's true purpose.

    Why similar: Hacking 39.5%, Programming 38.6%, Management 8.8%, Immersive Sim 6.8%, Simulation 3.7%

  47. #47 TAU-09
    69% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2026
    Dev: axsys_crash
    Windows · Linux

    Become a Robotic Exploration Systems Programmer (RESP). Get sent to the corners of the galaxy and program robots like if your life depended on it, because it does.

    Why similar: Programming 49%, Hacking 41.6%, Simulation 8.1%, 2D 0.7%, Indie 0.4%

  48. #48 NITE Team 4 - Military Hacking Division
    70% 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 79.1%, Simulation 11.5%, Strategy 8.9%, Indie 0.4%

  49. #49 HACKERGAME
    70% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Vance Studios
    Windows

    HACKERGAME is a 2D terminal-based arcade hacking game and is currently in the early days of development.

    Why similar: Hacking 43.8%, Programming 37%, Arcade 8.4%, Choices Matter 5.1%, Simulation 3.9%

  50. #50 Hack RUN
    71% matchVery Positive84% of 230 reviews2015
    Dev: i273 LLC
    Windows
    Median: 42 minMean: 4.3 hrs≥1hr: 39%

    Ever wanted to be a hacker? Hack your way into the heart of a mysterious organization to uncover their secrets. Hack RUN® is a game which uses 'old school' command prompts (like DOS or UNIX) that simulate a real operating system. Learn the commands of each system to help you navigate through your adventure.

    Why similar: Hacking 66.3%, Simulation 18.3%, Strategy 15.4%

  51. #51 ServiceIT: You can do IT
    68% matchMixed60% of 582 reviews2025
    Dev: picture4uPub: PlayWay S.A.
    Windows
    Median: 2.4 hrsMean: 3.2 hrs≥1hr: 71%

    ⚡️Fix electronics 📈manage firm 💻challenge the hacker... ServiceIT is a simulation game where you run a full-service IT company to engage in tasks like diagnosing, repairing equipment, network infiltration, programming, server management while an Anonymous hacker keeps sabotaging it all.

    Why similar: Programming 36.2%, Hacking 35.2%, Management 10.8%, Immersive Sim 8.3%, Simulation 6.6%

  52. #52 H4CT0PL45M
    68% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2025
    Dev: MetricBead
    Windows · Linux

    Play as the ghost in the machine and hack your way through the 48 levels of the puzzle-platformer H4CT0PL45M! Use your ability to possess hardware to make your way to the end of each level and complete your infiltration.

    Why similar: Hacking 62.8%, Programming 30.4%, Strategy 4.3%, 2D 2%, Singleplayer 0.4%

  53. #53 QuantumPulse 2A
    67% matchPositive93% of 27 reviews2025
    Dev: Dashing Strike
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Solve programming puzzles on a fictional computer with radio-based communication and unique limitations. Competitively optimize to compete on leaderboards against friends and the global community.

    Why similar: Programming 59.1%, Hacking 33.9%, Simulation 5.7%, 2D 1%, Indie 0.1%

  54. #54 Tech Support: Error Unknown
    69% 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 77.4%, Simulation 15.9%, Management 6.2%, Indie 0.5%

  55. #55 ZIRQUITZ
    67% match5 user reviews60% of 5 reviews2025
    Dev: Surrogate of Sorrow
    Windows · Linux

    ZIRQUITZ is a chill yet deep graph-building game. Build and optimize an evolving graph of nodes to produce “Work,” your resource for upgrades and expansion. Discover synergy, power up your network, and unlock endless potential!

    Why similar: Hacking 32.4%, Programming 26%, Immersive Sim 13.2%, Management 9.8%, Strategy 8.5%

  56. #56 ABI-DOS
    66% matchVery Positive93% of 403 reviews2024
    Dev: ABI.DOS.SOFTWARE
    Windows

    Build the most advanced operating system ever created! Can you master the fictional simulation language of this mind-bending machine? Design circuits, automate UBITS (coloured mobile data blocks), and optimize your system. The Admin is always watching, and he’s not what he seems.

    Why similar: Programming 48.7%, Hacking 34.7%, Simulation 8.2%, Strategy 6.3%, 2D 1.8%

  57. #57 Hacker Simulator
    68% matchMostly Positive75% of 1,255 reviews2021
    Dev: Save All Studio
    Windows
    Median: 1.3 hrsMean: 10.9 hrs≥1hr: 55%

    Become a hacker and build your online reputation to the top. Complete contracts, buy new programs, upgrade your computer, crack wifi networks and infiltrate peoples or companies online systems.

    Why similar: Hacking 57.6%, Programming 32.7%, Simulation 9.2%, Singleplayer 0.3%, Indie 0.2%

  58. #58 World Wide Hack
    67% matchMixed64% of 80 reviews2021
    Dev: Lotus Innovations
    Windows · Linux

    Reveal company secrets while hacking and exploring their quantum simulation networks. Fights for control with other players, coop with your faction, gather best tools, build most secure servers, write scripts and webs, or choose to be solo hacker who makes the right choices to change the world.

    Why similar: Hacking 41.5%, Programming 34.3%, Immersive Sim 8.5%, Simulation 6.8%, Strategy 5.1%

  59. #59 Hacker Evolution Duality
    69% 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 81.6%, Simulation 17.5%, Indie 0.8%

  60. #60 CHAQS
    66% matchMostly Positive77% of 53 reviews2022
    Dev: nomorevalid
    Windows

    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: Hacking 43.1%, Programming 42.7%, Simulation 6.8%, Choices Matter 3.9%, 2D 2.1%

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