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  1. #1 Rogue Bit
    97% 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 44%, Hacking 31.1%, Simulation 11.8%, Logic 5.8%, Puzzle 4.8%

  2. #2 DA-VI-NC1
    96% 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 51.2%, Hacking 26.6%, Simulation 8.1%, Logic 7.6%, Puzzle 5.4%

  3. #3 FREM Sprite32!
    96% 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 52.7%, Hacking 16.7%, Simulation 10.2%, 1980s 7.6%, Retro 4.4%

  4. #4 TIS-100
    95% 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 70.1%, Hacking 15.8%, Puzzle 5.4%, Simulation 4.3%, Logic 3.3%

  5. #5 EXAPUNKS
    94% 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 53.7%, Hacking 30.4%, Puzzle 5.4%, Simulation 4.7%, Logic 4.5%

  6. #6 Silicon Zeroes
    94% 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 51.8%, Hacking 25.2%, Simulation 14.2%, Puzzle 6%, Indie 2%

  7. #7 QuantumPulse 2A
    93% 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 50.5%, Hacking 22.8%, Logic 7.2%, Puzzle 6%, Simulation 4.9%

  8. #8 Pragma Twice
    92% 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 52.7%, Hacking 29.8%, Simulation 7.9%, Puzzle 6%, Pixel Graphics 2.9%

  9. #9 1000-BIT
    91% 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 50.6%, Hacking 27.6%, Simulation 10.4%, Puzzle 5.9%, Retro 3%

  10. #10 TAU-09
    91% 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 43.4%, Hacking 28.9%, Simulation 7.2%, Puzzle 5.2%, 1980s 4.8%

  11. #11 Software Engineering Course / Informatyka - zrozum i zaprogramuj komputer
    90% 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 49.5%, Hacking 35.8%, Logic 7.7%, Puzzle 5.6%, Indie 1.1%

  12. #12 Grey Hack
    89% 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 47.2%, Programming 39.9%, Simulation 7.6%, Logic 2.3%, Realistic 2.2%

  13. #13 Glitchspace
    89% 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 70.1%, Hacking 20.3%, Puzzle 7.8%, Indie 1.8%

  14. #14 Markov Alg
    88% matchPositive96% of 25 reviews2019
    Dev: Fewjix
    Windows

    Markov Alg is a puzzle game where you can change the game field according to instructions that are written on the game field

    Why similar: Programming 39.6%, Hacking 29.1%, Old School 11.6%, Simulation 6.1%, Logic 4.5%

  15. #15 Quantum Breach
    87% 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: Programming 47.4%, Hacking 42.8%, Simulation 8.4%, Singleplayer 0.9%, Indie 0.5%

  16. #16 Turing Complete
    86% 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: Programming 62%, Hacking 15.9%, Logic 8.7%, Simulation 6.8%, Puzzle 5.6%

  17. #17 Comet 64
    86% matchMostly Positive76% of 186 reviews2021
    Dev: Onur AyasPub: what sorceress this
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 36 minMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 40%

    Comet 64 is a programming puzzle game. The year is 1984. All you got is a Comet 64 home computer and the operator's manual it came with.

    Why similar: Programming 47.1%, Hacking 22.5%, Simulation 6.6%, Puzzle 5.6%, Old School 5.1%

  18. #18 Code World
    85% 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 48.5%, Hacking 34.4%, Simulation 6.1%, Logic 5.2%, Puzzle 4.6%

  19. #19 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: Programming 47.8%, Hacking 39.4%, Simulation 7%, Puzzle 4.4%, Indie 1.4%

  20. #20 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 51.8%, Programming 28.3%, Simulation 10%, Puzzle 4.5%, Pixel Graphics 3.1%

  21. #21 HELLO HACKER - Project Daybreak
    82% 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: Programming 42.6%, Hacking 38.3%, Simulation 11.4%, Puzzle 5.2%, Indie 2.1%

  22. #22 Else Heart.Break()
    83% 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 61.2%, Hacking 36.7%, Indie 1.4%, Singleplayer 0.6%

  23. #23 7 Billion Humans
    82% matchVery Positive94% of 2,088 reviews2018
    Dev: Tomorrow Corporation
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 11.6 hrs≥1hr: 83%

    Automate swarms of office workers to solve puzzles inside your very own parallel computer made of people. A thrilling followup to the award winning Human Resource Machine. Now with more humans!

    Why similar: Programming 78.4%, Puzzle 7.8%, Simulation 7.3%, Logic 4.6%, Indie 1.4%

  24. #24 Bug Catcher
    81% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Nowhere Games
    Windows

    Bug Catcher is a lost Creature Collector where you solve bugs and catch Buggies. Rearrange the game's code to fix and catch over 100 Buggies, and explore the hidden secrets of an unreleased game. No programming knowledge required!

    Why similar: Programming 48.8%, Hacking 24.4%, Old School 9.5%, Puzzle 6.3%, Logic 4.8%

  25. #25 Zero Page
    80% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Fixed-point Studios
    Windows

    Your life depends on a machine that struggles to count higher than 256. But with a little bit of BASIC and a lot of cunning, you may just live long enough to escape a dying spaceship with a mind of its own. Let's hope eight bits are enough.

    Why similar: Programming 42.7%, Hacking 32.8%, Logic 6.2%, Puzzle 5.7%, 1980s 5.7%

  26. #26 Replicube
    78% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 610 reviews2025
    Dev: Walaber Entertainment LLC
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 7.5 hrs≥1hr: 67%

    Replicube is an open-ended programming puzzle game/toy about writing code to replicate 3D voxel-based objects. Solve puzzles, pursue leaderboard glory, or just make art to share with the in-game community.

    Why similar: Programming 70.1%, Simulation 12.5%, Puzzle 8.9%, Pixel Graphics 4.6%, Retro 3.8%

  27. #27 Hack 'n' Slash
    81% 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 47%, Programming 43.3%, Puzzle 7.3%, Indie 1.8%, Singleplayer 0.6%

  28. #28 You Are The Code
    78% matchPositive100% of 35 reviews2025
    Dev: ThinkWithGames
    Windows · Linux

    A programming puzzle game, but YOU CAN'T TYPE. Navigate and run pre-existing lines of code! Watch out for bugs eating away your program!

    Why similar: Programming 45.8%, Hacking 34.2%, Simulation 6.5%, Puzzle 6.3%, Logic 5.8%

  29. #29 Cyberheist
    79% 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: Programming 44.4%, Hacking 43%, Simulation 12.2%, Singleplayer 0.4%

  30. #30 Drag Engineer
    79% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2021
    Dev: Guang Pu
    Windows

    If you are interested in programming, you will like the game. You will play an engineer, use the mouse to drag various instructions to write programs, and let them run normally to meet the requirements of the boss. Some levels test your logic ability very much. Please think carefully before you act.

    Why similar: Programming 66.1%, Simulation 14.1%, Logic 9%, Puzzle 6.6%, Pixel Graphics 2.8%

  31. #31 H4CT0PL45M
    77% 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 49.7%, Programming 30.7%, Logic 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.5%, Puzzle 4.7%

  32. #32 Bitburner
    76% 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 60.9%, Hacking 31.7%, Simulation 4.3%, Puzzle 2.5%, Singleplayer 0.5%

  33. #33 Prime Mover
    77% matchVery Positive89% of 214 reviews2018
    Dev: 4Bit Games
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 87%

    Retrace the path of the Prime Mover to uncover the story of the Byte of Burden! Prime Mover is an open-ended puzzle game about designing circuit boards.

    Why similar: Programming 72.5%, Simulation 12.8%, Puzzle 9.2%, Pixel Graphics 2.7%, Indie 2.1%

  34. #34 SHENZHEN I/O
    76% 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: Programming 77.4%, Logic 6.6%, Puzzle 5.8%, Simulation 5.4%, Hacking 3.8%

  35. #35 SIC-1
    74% matchVery Positive94% of 250 reviews2022
    Dev: Anti-Pattern Games
    Windows · Linux

    SIC-1 is a single-instruction programming game. Neglect your personal life in pursuit of promotions and vague assurances of job security! Optimize your programs to rise to the top of the leaderboards! SIC Systems thanks you for your hard work! Now please return to your desk.

    Why similar: Programming 48.9%, Hacking 15.2%, Simulation 7.6%, Logic 7.2%, 1980s 7.1%

  36. #36 Beam Time
    73% match2 user reviews100% of 2 reviews2025
    Dev: Connor Slade
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A logic puzzle game where you redirect and split laser beams to create digital circuits. Through the campaign, you will explore basic logic gates, oscillators, latches, counters, adders, memory, and more.

    Why similar: Programming 66.6%, Puzzle 9.5%, Simulation 9.1%, Logic 7.8%, Pixel Graphics 5.3%

  37. #37 Human Resource Machine
    74% matchVery Positive94% of 4,614 reviews2015
    Dev: Tomorrow Corporation
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 84%

    Program little office workers to solve puzzles. Be a good employee! The machines are coming... for your job. From the creators of World of Goo and Little Inferno.

    Why similar: Programming 80.5%, Puzzle 8.5%, Simulation 5.9%, Logic 2.9%, Indie 1.5%

  38. #38 Algotica Iterations
    75% matchMixed53% of 177 reviews2017
    Dev: Alexander Goodwin
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 3.4 hrs≥1hr: 93%

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

    Why similar: Programming 61.4%, Hacking 27.9%, Puzzle 8.2%, Indie 2.5%

  39. #39 Debugger 3.16: Hack'n'Run
    75% 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 53.9%, Hacking 42%, Indie 4.1%

  40. #40 ABI-DOS
    72% 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 50.7%, Hacking 28.4%, Simulation 8.6%, Puzzle 5.8%, Logic 5.4%

  41. #41 Hacker Simulator
    73% 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 47.3%, Programming 34.2%, Simulation 9.7%, Realistic 7.1%, Singleplayer 1%

  42. #42 Project: Centurion
    73% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: March Upcountry DevelopmentPub: Athenaeum Studios
    Windows

    Project: Centurion is a narrative-driven adventure puzzle game built around real-world Linux skills. Players must use actual Linux commands and systems knowledge to interact with the ship, parse logs, repair services, and uncover what happened to the crew—and whether escape is still possible.

    Why similar: Programming 61.1%, Simulation 16.7%, Realistic 7.9%, 1980s 6.8%, Retro 6.1%

  43. #43 TOK HARDCORE
    72% matchVery Positive95% of 153 reviews2019
    Dev: Crew Lab
    Windows

    TOK HARDCORE is a logical puzzle in which you need to connect all points with lines.

    Why similar: Programming 53.3%, Hacking 28.1%, Logic 9.4%, Puzzle 6.9%, Indie 1.4%

  44. #44 Torrent Empire
    70% 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: Programming 46.1%, Hacking 38.3%, Simulation 9%, Puzzle 5.4%, Singleplayer 0.9%

  45. #45 System Zero
    71% 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: Programming 41.5%, Hacking 34.9%, Simulation 12.4%, Puzzle 6.4%, Realistic 4%

  46. #46 Freelancer Life Simulator
    71% 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: Programming 41.4%, Hacking 38.3%, Simulation 10%, Realistic 4.9%, Logic 4.9%

  47. #47 Signal Maze
    69% matchVery Positive96% of 51 reviews2025
    Dev: theArkitectPub: IndieArk
    Windows

    The story takes place in a future company called "RavenTek". R.O.O.T. - A grid, unit, and signal based computing system. Move the units to create signal links, transmit the signals, and activate other units to generate benefits. Are the benefits generated all for the company, or...?

    Why similar: Programming 77.9%, Puzzle 10.5%, Logic 4.1%, Retro 2.8%, Simulation 2.8%

  48. #48 Cyber Warrior
    69% 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: Programming 44.5%, Hacking 37.6%, Logic 6.8%, Simulation 5.8%, Puzzle 4.1%

  49. #49 hack_me
    71% 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 42.9%, Programming 42.5%, Simulation 12.2%, Indie 1.4%, Singleplayer 1%

  50. #50 CHAQS
    69% 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: Programming 44.9%, Hacking 35.6%, Simulation 7.2%, Realistic 5.5%, Logic 4.3%

  51. #51 Cool Headed
    70% matchPositive100% of 10 reviews2018
    Dev: joqlepecheur
    Windows

    Cool Headed is a puzzle casual-programming game. Combine and give instructions to your bots to reach the objective! Piece by piece, make your mark on an extensive overworld, unlock bots and discover secrets. Will you have the heart to sacrifice your team?

    Why similar: Programming 83.6%, Puzzle 12.1%, Indie 4.3%

  52. #52 EmuDevz
    67% matchVery Positive89% of 54 reviews2026
    Dev: [r]labs
    Windows · Mac · Linux

    A game about building emulators! Implement your own NEEES core in JavaScript, get instant feedback with unit/video tests, build the graphics unit in real time, learn 6502 assembly, debug test ROMs, and have fun with the included homebrew games!

    Why similar: Programming 52.5%, Hacking 21.7%, Simulation 7.7%, Logic 7.4%, Puzzle 4.9%

  53. #53 Freelancer Life Simulator: Prologue
    70% 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: Programming 43.4%, Hacking 37.1%, Simulation 9.8%, Realistic 4.8%, Logic 4.7%

  54. #54 LANE-4
    68% matchNo user reviews2026
    Dev: Dylan Falconer
    Windows · Linux

    An open-ended programming game in which you optimise 4-core assembly code to maintain a 1990s alt-history dystopian megacity's infrastructure. Take jobs from middlemen with hidden agendas and uncover the chilling consequences of your "routine" fixes in this assembly language puzzle thriller.

    Why similar: Programming 61.4%, Simulation 13.3%, Hacking 12.3%, Puzzle 9.4%, Logic 2.7%

  55. #55 Hacker's Life
    68% matchNo user reviews
    Dev: Protection Games
    Windows

    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.

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

  56. #56 Hard Chip
    67% matchVery Positive92% of 53 reviews2024
    Dev: Elorth
    Windows

    Hard Chip is a 3D simulation/puzzle game about building processors focusing on realism. Explore the world of semiconductor chip design and delve into the intricacies of CPU logic, floor planning, and propagation delay.

    Why similar: Programming 44.5%, Hacking 31%, Simulation 7.9%, Logic 7.7%, Puzzle 5.8%

  57. #57 MHRD
    68% matchVery Positive89% of 433 reviews2017
    Dev: Funghisoft
    Windows · Mac · Linux
    Median: 2.6 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%

    MHRD is a hardware design game, in which you design various hardware circuits in a hardware description language. The hardware circuits you design get more complex as you go until you create a fully functional CPU design.

    Why similar: Programming 74.2%, Simulation 16.5%, Puzzle 6.8%, Indie 2.5%

  58. #58 Copy Editor: A RegEx Puzzle
    67% matchMixed55% of 58 reviews2021
    Dev: Christopher JarvisPub: Cinq-Mars Media
    Windows · Mac · Linux

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

    Why similar: Programming 53.3%, Hacking 26.9%, Simulation 11.1%, Puzzle 7.9%, Indie 0.6%

  59. #59 HELLO HACKER
    65% 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 48.5%, Hacking 35.4%, Puzzle 5.8%, Simulation 5.4%, Logic 3.4%

  60. #60 Elara: A Coding Adventure in Space
    66% matchPositive100% of 43 reviews2024
    Dev: Alex Browne
    Windows

    Solve puzzles and learn how to code in this unique and gripping sci-fi adventure!

    Why similar: Programming 50.9%, Hacking 36.8%, Puzzle 6.6%, Logic 5.8%

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