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Games Like HackHub - Ultimate Hacker Simulator

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

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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.

Reviews: Very Positive — 91% — of 446 reviews
Released: 2026-01-26
Developer: HotBunny
Publisher: G-DEVS.com
Genres: Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Early Access
Platforms: Windows, Mac
Median playtime: 4.2 hrs
Mean playtime: 4.5 hrs
Players ≥ 1 hr: 74%

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  1. #1 HackHub: Free Trial
    97% 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 30.3%, Typing 14.1%, Grand Strategy 11.6%, Crime 7.2%, Tabletop 7%

  2. #2 Anonymous Hacker Simulator
    96% 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 39.3%, Typing 30.4%, Crime 16.2%, Simulation 8.2%, Detective 3.4%

  3. #3 Hacknet
    96% 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 81.2%, Typing 8.9%, Crime 5.4%, Simulation 1.9%, Detective 1.4%

  4. #4 Grey Hack
    95% 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 66%, Typing 12.5%, Simulation 7.3%, Crime 7.2%, Detective 2.1%

  5. #5 Hacker Simulator
    94% 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 45%, Typing 21.9%, Crime 17.1%, Simulation 6.4%, Detective 3.9%

  6. #6 Uplink
    94% 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 61.3%, Typing 20.9%, Simulation 4.9%, Puzzle 4.6%, Strategy 3.7%

  7. #7 Anonymous Hacker Simulator: Prologue
    92% 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 44.2%, Crime 21.8%, Typing 16.2%, Simulation 9.8%, Detective 5.1%

  8. #8 Hacker Evolution
    93% matchMixed68% of 1,083 reviews2010
    Dev: exosyphen studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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: Hacking 49.6%, Typing 25.2%, Simulation 9.8%, Puzzle 7.3%, Strategy 3.6%

  9. #9 Hacker Simulator: Free Trial
    91% matchMostly Positive79% of 474 reviews2022
    Dev: Save All Studio
    Windows

    Become a hacker and build your online reputation to the top by discovering a simplified and enjoyable version of real-life hacking methods. Complete contracts, buy new programs, upgrade your computer, crack wifi networks and infiltrate peoples or companies online systems.

    Why similar: Hacking 38.9%, Typing 22%, Crime 18.8%, Simulation 11.9%, Detective 3.4%

  10. #10 Hacky
    90% matchVery Positive91% of 92 reviews2024
    Dev: Cuddle Code
    Windows

    The ultimate "Hollywood Hacker" simulator for when you want to look busy, dangerous, and incredibly tech-savvy.

    Why similar: Hacking 40.7%, Typing 33.6%, Crime 18.6%, Simulation 4.3%, 2D 1.2%

  11. #11 NITE Team 4 - Military Hacking Division
    91% 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 78.1%, Simulation 10.1%, Strategy 5%, Puzzle 4.6%, Indie 2.2%

  12. #12 Cyber Manhunt
    89% 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 55.8%, Crime 15.1%, Simulation 11.4%, Puzzle 9.4%, Detective 4.5%

  13. #13 Cyber Manhunt 2: New World - The Hacking Simulator
    87% matchVery Positive93% of 5,341 reviews2025
    Dev: Aluba Van+Pub: Spiral Up Games
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 10.0 hrsMean: 22.6 hrs≥1hr: 95%

    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: Hacking 76.3%, Simulation 8.3%, Detective 5.8%, Strategy 4.4%, Puzzle 2.3%

  14. #14 DROP - System Breach
    88% matchVery Positive88% of 181 reviews2023
    Dev: Etherfield StudioPub: MicroProse Software
    Windows · Mac

    Welcome to DROP, a fast-paced action-strategy hacking simulator. Ready to hack your way to fame and fortune while avoiding getting caught? Use stealth and cunning to maneuver between the ongoing power struggle of corporations and factions to control the fragmented networks in the city.

    Why similar: Hacking 51.9%, Crime 25.4%, Simulation 7.2%, Puzzle 6.7%, Strategy 4.3%

  15. #15 HACK_IT
    89% 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 46.6%, Typing 14.7%, Crime 13.8%, Simulation 7.7%, Interactive Fiction 7.1%

  16. #16 Yolo Space Hacker
    86% matchVery Positive96% of 214 reviews2020
    Dev: BKNLab
    Windows

    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: Hacking 64.9%, Interactive Fiction 15.7%, Puzzle 9.2%, Simulation 8.2%, 2D 1.3%

  17. #17 Cyber Attack
    86% 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 65.4%, Simulation 17.8%, Strategy 11.8%, Indie 5%

  18. #18 World Wide Hack
    85% 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 70.4%, Puzzle 10.2%, Simulation 10.2%, Strategy 4.9%, Indie 2.2%

  19. #19 Mainlining
    84% 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 59.2%, Typing 25%, Simulation 7.9%, Puzzle 4.7%, Indie 2.2%

  20. #20 Midnight Protocol
    82% matchVery Positive86% of 442 reviews2021
    Dev: LuGus StudiosPub: Iceberg Interactive
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    Midnight Protocol is a tactical narrative-driven RPG with unique keyboard-only controls. Hack into servers, beat security systems and discover encrypted secrets while you try to find answers to why and how you got doxxed.

    Why similar: Hacking 42.2%, Typing 34%, Crime 18%, Strategy 2.8%, Singleplayer 1.9%

  21. #21 Turing Complete
    81% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 5,092 reviews2021
    Dev: LevelHead
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 79%

    Learn CPU architecture with puzzles

    Why similar: Hacking 59.1%, Puzzle 18.9%, Simulation 17.5%, Singleplayer 2.3%, 2D 2.2%

  22. #22 hackmud
    82% 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 79.2%, Simulation 9.7%, Puzzle 8%, Indie 3.1%

  23. #23 hack_me
    83% 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 68.9%, Simulation 13.5%, Narration 8.5%, Indie 2.5%, Singleplayer 2.4%

  24. #24 Thief Simulator 2
    79% matchVery Positive89% of 6,197 reviews2023
    Dev: CookieDevPub: PlayWay S.A.
    Windows
    Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    The door to your robber’s career is waiting! Just crowbar the lock off and force your way through the threshold. Learn skills, collect tools and become a master of the thieving trade!

    Why similar: Crime 44.6%, Hacking 34.8%, Simulation 13%, Singleplayer 3.2%, Realistic 2.4%

  25. #25 Hacker Evolution Duality
    84% 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 80.5%, Simulation 15.3%, Indie 4.2%

  26. #26 Mu Complex
    81% matchMostly Positive80% of 206 reviews2015
    Dev: studiocime
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 4.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%

    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: Hacking 87.8%, Puzzle 7.6%, Indie 4.6%

  27. #27 XXX_CYBERRAT_XXX
    78% matchVery Positive94% of 144 reviews2023
    Dev: Nocturne Studio
    Windows

    A paranoid cybercriminal tries to regain control over an underground marketplace stolen by his former coworkers. You must utilize your hacking and intelligence gathering skills to get rid of hitmen sent by your enemies in a race with worsening mental state and terrifying hallucinations.

    Why similar: Hacking 50.6%, Crime 21.3%, Simulation 7.1%, Puzzle 6.7%, Detective 4.8%

  28. #28 hack_me 2
    80% 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: Hacking 61.4%, Simulation 35.2%, Indie 3.4%

  29. #29 Project DeepWeb
    79% matchVery Positive82% of 129 reviews2020
    Dev: NightCat Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.6 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    This is a deep web exploration simulator. Discover hundreds of websites and files around the Web to get to the Silent House and save your friend. Find out creepy stories from the Web and meet its inhabitants. It's showtime!

    Why similar: Hacking 42.7%, Typing 29.8%, Interactive Fiction 8.4%, Simulation 6.7%, Puzzle 6.6%

  30. #30 Palm Cracker
    76% matchVery Positive98% of 86 reviews2025
    Dev: Petter Malmehed
    Windows

    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: Hacking 47.5%, Simulation 19.4%, Puzzle 14.7%, Detective 13.2%, 2D 2.6%

  31. #31 CaseCracker
    76% matchVery Positive90% of 3,209 reviews2022
    Dev: BlackRobe
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    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: Hacking 41.3%, Typing 30.4%, Detective 7%, Puzzle 6.7%, Simulation 5.4%

  32. #32 Hack RUN
    78% 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 72.7%, Simulation 17.8%, Strategy 9.6%

  33. #33 Tech Support: Error Unknown
    77% 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 82.4%, Simulation 15%, Indie 2.6%

  34. #34 Greyhat - A Digital Detective Adventure
    75% matchVery Positive91% of 244 reviews2020
    Dev: Limited Games
    Windows

    How far would you go to save your daughter? As an infamous hacker-for-hire you have the skills to steal almost any secret. But when your daughter is taken, will you be able to use these skills to uncover a dark conspiracy that goes further than you could ever imagine?

    Why similar: Hacking 49.9%, Crime 26.9%, Detective 8.8%, Puzzle 8.2%, Simulation 2.8%

  35. #35 BitVault
    75% matchVery Positive94% of 53 reviews2020
    Dev: Enigma Dragons LLC
    Windows

    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: Hacking 76.8%, Puzzle 13.8%, Strategy 5.2%, Singleplayer 2.3%, Indie 1.8%

  36. #36 Counter Terrorist Agency
    77% matchMixed45% of 538 reviews2019
    Dev: Play2ChillPub: Games Operators
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 76%

    Counter Terrorist Agency lets you fight international terrorism and prevent attacks all over the world. Use modern invigilation techniques, discover connections, interrogate suspects, eliminate threats and dismantle terrorist networks.

    Why similar: Hacking 37.3%, Crime 21.7%, Artificial Intelligence 16%, Simulation 9.7%, Strategy 5.7%

  37. #37 ServiceIT: You can do IT
    73% 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: Hacking 73.4%, Simulation 12.2%, Puzzle 6.2%, Realistic 4.8%, Indie 1.8%

  38. #38 CHAQS
    74% 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 41.2%, Typing 36.4%, Simulation 5.7%, Detective 4.6%, Crime 4%

  39. #39 EXAPUNKS
    74% 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: Hacking 76%, Puzzle 12.2%, Simulation 8%, Indie 2.3%, Singleplayer 1.4%

  40. #40 MINDHACK
    73% matchVery Positive93% of 676 reviews2023
    Dev: VODKAdemo?
    Windows · Mac

    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: Hacking 71.6%, Typing 24.9%, Singleplayer 1.9%, Indie 1.6%

  41. #41 Untrusted
    73% matchVery Positive83% of 1,240 reviews2021
    Dev: playuntrusted.comPub: evolvedlabs
    Windows · Linux

    Untrusted is an online multiplayer (10 to 16 players) hacking / social deduction game: as an hacker, hack your target - as an undercover agent, disrupt the operation. Follow your objective or kill everyone - the choice is yours.

    Why similar: Hacking 42.6%, Typing 22.7%, Crime 14.6%, Tabletop 13.7%, Puzzle 5.2%

  42. #42 Into The Grid
    71% matchVery Positive85% of 188 reviews2025
    Dev: Flatline Studios
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Become a master hacker in this Cyberpunk Roguelike Deckbuilder. Explore the dangers of cyberspace and fight evil corporations. Build and upgrade a deck of powerful programs. Unlock perks and skills, and unleash digital hell on your enemies. Dive Into The Grid!

    Why similar: Hacking 89.4%, Strategy 7.7%, Singleplayer 2.9%

  43. #43 Keyword: A Spider's Thread
    72% matchVery Positive82% of 277 reviews2021
    Dev: City From Naught Inc.
    Windows

    Become an investigator in Keyword, a narrative thriller where you’ll depend on skills of logical deduction, hacking, and social engineering to solve challenging puzzles as the only means of finding your missing daughter.

    Why similar: Hacking 46.5%, Crime 22.2%, Detective 9.8%, Puzzle 9.7%, Interactive Fiction 7.5%

  44. #44 Shadows of Doubt
    69% matchVery Positive83% of 17,129 reviews2024
    Dev: ColePowered GamesPub: Fireshine Games
    Windows
    Median: 5.4 hrsMean: 14.0 hrs≥1hr: 85%

    Take on the role of a private investigator in this immersive detective simulator. Solve murders and other crimes in a procedurally generated and persistent city where every NPC lives and breathes their own independent lives. Find the killer quickly… or they will kill again!

    Why similar: Hacking 43.6%, Detective 30.6%, Puzzle 17.4%, Singleplayer 4.6%, Indie 3.8%

  45. #45 Thief Simulator
    71% matchVery Positive88% of 38,738 reviews2018
    Dev: Noble MuffinsPub: PlayWay S.A.
    Windows · Mac
    Median: 2.0 hrsMean: 12.0 hrs≥1hr: 65%

    Become the best thief. Gather intel, steal things and sell them to buy hi-tech equipment. Do everything that a real thief does.

    Why similar: Crime 64.3%, Simulation 23.7%, Realistic 5%, Singleplayer 4.7%, Indie 2.4%

  46. #46 CipherCraft: Cyber Guardian Introduction
    71% matchMixed68% of 94 reviews2024
    Dev: picture4u
    Windows

    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: Hacking 80.4%, Simulation 12.7%, Realistic 3.6%, Singleplayer 1.8%, Indie 1.5%

  47. #47 Quantum Odyssey
    69% matchVery Positive94% of 108 reviews2025
    Dev: Quarks Interactive
    Windows

    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: Hacking 71.6%, Puzzle 11.7%, Simulation 10.8%, 2D 3%, Singleplayer 2.9%

  48. #48 Darknet
    72% matchVery Positive91% of 127 reviews2017
    Dev: E McNeill
    Windows

    Darknet is a strategy/puzzle game in which you play as an elite hacker in the Net. Plug into cyberspace, using viruses, worms, and exploits to steal the data before your signal gets traced. Includes both VR and non-VR versions.

    Why similar: Hacking 66.3%, Strategy 14.3%, Puzzle 11.1%, Indie 6%, Singleplayer 2.3%

  49. #49 The Operator
    67% matchVery Positive92% of 8,099 reviews2024
    Dev: Bureau 81
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.6 hrsMean: 3.9 hrs≥1hr: 88%

    Welcome to the FDI. As our newest Operator, your role is to use your detective skills to assist our field agents and investigate mysterious crimes. Use cutting-edge FDI software to dig for clues, solve puzzles, and uncover the truth.

    Why similar: Crime 39.1%, Detective 14.9%, Puzzle 12.7%, Narration 11.5%, Simulation 11%

  50. #50 ThreatGEN: Red vs. Blue
    70% matchVery Positive90% of 80 reviews2019
    Dev: ThreatGEN
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    ThreatGEN: Red vs. Blue is an educational game-based cybersecurity simulator designed for those with genuine interest in cybersecurity. Learn and practice cybersecurity concepts & strategy, play as the red team (hackers) or the blue team (defenders), single player or online vs. a colleague.

    Why similar: Hacking 70.4%, Artificial Intelligence 10.8%, Simulation 9.8%, Strategy 5.4%, Indie 1.7%

  51. #51 Uncover the Smoking Gun
    67% matchVery Positive95% of 430 reviews2024
    Dev: ReLU Games, Inc.
    Windows

    A Battle of Wits with AI: Solve the case by conversing with a suspect robot using GPT to gather evidence. What single truth emerges from countless dialogues and pieces of information?

    Why similar: Crime 32.1%, Typing 25.9%, Interactive Fiction 16.3%, Detective 8.1%, Simulation 5.8%

  52. #52 Access Denied: Escape
    68% matchVery Positive91% of 276 reviews2023
    Dev: Stately Snail
    Windows
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 8.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%

    Access Denied: Escape is a puzzle game where you have to hack data vaults and interact with various devices to escape.

    Why similar: Hacking 42%, Puzzle 25.8%, Realistic 13.3%, Multiple Endings 9.5%, Singleplayer 6.3%

  53. #53 IT Specialist Simulator
    67% matchMostly Positive77% of 322 reviews2025
    Dev: Pixel Team RED
    Windows
    Median: 1.9 hrsMean: 3.0 hrs≥1hr: 69%

    Step into the world of IT! Diagnose network issues, manage servers, and repair devices while handling tasks under strict SLAs. Choose your career path, from HelpDesk to IT Project Manager. Develop real IT knowledge and climb the ranks in this realistic IT simulation!

    Why similar: Typing 59.6%, Simulation 14%, Puzzle 12.2%, Realistic 8.1%, Indie 3.2%

  54. #54 Web Host Simulator
    69% 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 76%, Simulation 12.2%, Strategy 6.3%, Realistic 5.6%

  55. #55 868-HACK
    70% matchVery Positive91% of 125 reviews2015
    Dev: Michael Brough
    Windows · Mac

    You are a computer hacker. You steal precious data while the world sleeps.

    Why similar: Strategy 69%, Indie 31%

  56. #56 Nodebuster
    65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 13,575 reviews2024
    Dev: Goblobin
    Windows
    Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 91%

    Nodebuster is a short, experimental incremental game about busting nodes and destroying reality.

    Why similar: Hacking 54.3%, Simulation 16.5%, Artificial Intelligence 12.7%, Strategy 10.2%, 2D 3.9%

  57. #57 SHENZHEN I/O
    68% matchVery Positive95% of 4,421 reviews2016
    Dev: Zachtronics
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.1 hrsMean: 11.5 hrs≥1hr: 61%

    BUILD CIRCUITS. WRITE CODE. RTFM.

    Why similar: Puzzle 36.7%, Hacking 26.6%, Simulation 26%, Indie 5.9%, Singleplayer 3.9%

  58. #58 Crime Simulator
    65% matchVery Positive83% of 5,381 reviews2025
    Dev: CookieDevPub: Ultimate Games S.A.
    Windows
    Median: 6.5 hrsMean: 12.7 hrs≥1hr: 92%

    You’re out of jail, but the debt isn’t gone. Sneak, steal, and break into houses solo or in 4-player co-op. Use lockpicks, sleeping gas, and brute force to complete jobs, outsmart security, and make enough money before time runs out. Will you pay back what you owe, or lose everything?

    Why similar: Crime 45%, Hacking 36%, Simulation 12.5%, Realistic 3.4%, Singleplayer 2%

  59. #59 Access Denied
    70% matchVery Positive80% of 407 reviews2016
    Dev: Stately Snail
    Windows
    Median: 2.7 hrsMean: 4.0 hrs≥1hr: 86%

    Access Denied is a puzzle game in the world where for storage of personal data are used special device in the form of protected boxes. Imagine yourself in the role of the professional cracker of such devices and test your skills for 36 different levels.

    Why similar: Hacking 64.5%, Puzzle 23.1%, Indie 7.3%, Singleplayer 5.1%

  60. #60 Sophie's Safecracking Simulator
    68% matchVery Positive97% of 68 reviews2021
    Dev: Sophie Houlden
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    Crack simulated safe locks using real techniques!

    Why similar: Hacking 46.2%, Simulation 26.1%, Puzzle 16.7%, Realistic 9%, Singleplayer 2.1%

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