- #1 Hacky
97% 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: Coding 29% ★, Programming 23.7% ★, Hacking 22.8% ★, Logic 6.5%, Cyberpunk 5.2%
- #2 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 73.9% ★, Programming 13.3% ★, Logic 3.7%, Difficult 3.7%, Cyberpunk 2.8%
- #3 Bioprototype
96% matchVery Positive92% of 1,385 reviews2025
Dev: Emprom Game
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Bioprototype, a Roguelike & Skill Customizing Rhapsody! This is an auto-bomber with programming elements. Customize your character skills with visual programming, utilize enemy organs to finish the mutation, and construct the ultimate prototype, one can survive in the endless wave of flesh.
Why similar: Programming 46.9% ★, Bullet Hell 15.8%, Roguelike 9.1%, Action Roguelike 6%, Roguelite 5.2%
- #4 SHENZHEN I/O
95% 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 72.9% ★, Logic 12.7%, Difficult 9.7%, Hacking 3.3% ★, Indie 0.7%
- #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 51.3% ★, Hacking 27.2% ★, Logic 8.8%, Cyberpunk 5.9%, Difficult 5.5%
- #6 TIS-100
94% 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 64.7% ★, Hacking 13.7% ★, Difficult 8.4%, Coding 6.1% ★, Logic 6.1%
- #7 Turing Complete
93% 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 60% ★, Logic 17.1%, Hacking 14.4% ★, Difficult 4.8%, Sci-fi 2%
- #8 RAM: Random Access Mayhem
92% matchOverwhelmingly Positive98% of 613 reviews2025
Dev: Xylem Studios
Windows · Mac
The roguelike where you play as the enemies. Take control of your foes, turn them against each other in fast-paced combat, and leap to a new host before your current body breaks down.
Why similar: Difficult 17.7%, PvE 16.2%, Bullet Hell 13.7%, Cyberpunk 9.6%, Action Roguelike 8.4%
- #9 Into The Grid
91% 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 32.9% ★, Difficult 15.4%, Cyberpunk 13.5%, Dungeon Crawler 10.1%, Roguelike 10.1%
- #10 Move Code Lines
91% matchVery Positive82% of 90 reviews2020
Dev: Fewjix
Windows
Move Code Lines is a game where you fix programs and make them print needed output. But the only way you can achieve that is to change the order of lines in those programs, and set custom input.
Why similar: Coding 44.6% ★, Programming 25.5% ★, Hacking 16.5% ★, Difficult 6.7%, Logic 6%
- #11 DROP - System Breach
90% 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 54.7% ★, Action Roguelike 10.9%, Strategy 8.2%, Roguelite 7.5%, Sci-fi 6.7%
- #12 Quantum Odyssey
89% 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: Coding 34% ★, Programming 24.6% ★, Hacking 16.7% ★, Logic 8.4%, Difficult 6.6%
- #13 Oblivion Override
89% matchVery Positive91% of 1,986 reviews2024
Dev: Humble MillPub: XD
Windows
Median: 3.9 hrsMean: 13.2 hrs≥1hr: 75%
An intense, hardcore action side-scroller. Maneuver as a ninja killerbot through dynamic wastelands with 26+ specialized weapons. Dodge, dash, and dominate. A homage to Metroidvania and Roguelike: customize atomic evolution, breach intricate alert levels to decrypt the Oblivion Code...
Why similar: Roguelike 27.8%, Action Roguelike 22.5%, Roguelite 13.6%, Sci-fi 10.3%, Cyberpunk 9.1%
- #14 Grey Hack
88% 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 46.5% ★, Programming 42% ★, Logic 4.8%, Cyberpunk 3.1%, Strategy 1.8%
- #15 Uplink
87% 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 43.7% ★, Programming 28.7% ★, Cyberpunk 8.4%, Roguelike 6%, Strategy 4.8%
- #16 Bioweaver
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 680 reviews2024
Dev: Emprom Game
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 72%
Bioweaver is an RPG game with the main content of treasure hunting and character building. You can use basic programming logic to deeply customize your skill sets, and you can also create organs with different attributes and functions with the special crafting system.
Why similar: Programming 63% ★, Bullet Hell 17.6%, Sci-fi 5.6%, Action Roguelike 4%, 2D 3.4%
- #17 Rogue Bit
86% 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 45.4% ★, Hacking 30.1% ★, Logic 12.1%, Difficult 9.5%, Indie 2%
- #18 Squally
85% 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: Programming 41.8% ★, Hacking 38.2% ★, Strategy 13%, Action 7%
- #19 Lia: Hacking Destiny
82% matchVery Positive97% of 129 reviews2025
Dev: Orube Game Studio
Windows
Be the resistance in a world ruled by machines: fight, hack, and reignite hope. Craft powerful builds in this fast-paced roguelite with lethal weapons and power-ups. Free kittens from the algorithm’s chains and smash the robots’ scheme. Resist spam and prove that no one codes your destiny!
Why similar: Hacking 32.8% ★, Roguelike 16.2%, Cyberpunk 14.6%, Action Roguelike 11.6%, Roguelite 7.4%
- #20 ---Red---Tether-->
84% matchVery Positive98% of 82 reviews2022
Dev: Sleeper Games
Windows · Linux
---Red---Tether--> is an action-packed “combat-puzzle” roguelite. You will tear apart massive space fleets, using nothing but your advanced tether harpoons. Pull and crash ships into another, rip their components off, then grapple-swing your way out of danger.
Why similar: Difficult 33%, Action Roguelike 16.6%, Sci-fi 12.9%, Top-Down 12.6%, Cyberpunk 8.6%
- #21 BULLETHELL
82% matchVery Positive89% of 88 reviews2024
Dev: Walter Machado
Windows
BULLETHELL is an experimental, retro-hardcore, barely playable, ultra-fast-paced arena top-down shooter.
Why similar: Difficult 43.1%, Cyberpunk 26.2%, Bullet Hell 15%, 2D 6.5%, Action 4.9%
- #22 Darknet
83% 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 37.4% ★, Strategy 14.7%, Difficult 14%, Cyberpunk 10.9%, Roguelike 8.7%
- #23 Hack 'n' Slash
84% 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 48.5% ★, Programming 47.6% ★, Indie 2%, 2D 1%, Singleplayer 0.9%
- #24 Galactic Glitch
79% matchVery Positive90% of 853 reviews2025
Dev: Crunchy Leaf Games
Windows
Median: 2.3 hrsMean: 5.7 hrs≥1hr: 62%
A physics-powered action roguelike. Grab asteroids, catch missiles, and hurl them back at swarming enemies. Build wild loadouts, defeat colossal bosses, and push deeper into a collapsing galaxy.
Why similar: Difficult 23.3%, Bullet Hell 20.8%, Roguelike 15.2%, Action Roguelike 11.8%, Top-Down 9.5%
- #25 while True: learn()
80% matchVery Positive91% of 8,061 reviews2019
Dev: Luden.io
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.0 hrs≥1hr: 80%
You’re a machine learning specialist who makes neural networks but your cat seems to be better at it. Now you must solve puzzles to build a cat-to-human translation system (who knows what else this cat is capable of!). Earn a fortune, buy kickass cat outfits, learn how machine learning really works!
Why similar: Programming 82.9% ★, Coding 10.9% ★, Logic 5.1%, Indie 1%, Singleplayer 0.2%
- #26 BitVault
81% 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 42% ★, Logic 20.6%, Difficult 16.7%, Cyberpunk 13.4%, Strategy 5.2%
- #27 Abort, Retry, Fail
81% matchVery Positive89% of 81 reviews2022
Dev: Manpukuken Ramen
Windows
Abort, Retry, Fail is a top-down roguelike action adventure in which you play as a lazy programmer that has to generate his own weapon and shoot his way through hordes of enemies. Are you brave enough to help him escape from computer hell of Windows 98?
Why similar: Action Roguelike 36.9%, Top-Down 28.9%, Action 15.5%, 2D 13.6%, Indie 2.9%
- #28 JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator
79% matchMostly Positive78% of 349 reviews2025
Dev: Prof. SchererPub: PlayWay S.A.
Windows
Median: 54 minMean: 1.8 hrs≥1hr: 43%
Use real Python code to automate machines, robots, drones and more: Program self-driving vehicles; crack passwords; apply machine learning; automate logistics; use image processing to guide missiles. Gain real coding skills and solve exciting bite-sized programming challenges.
Why similar: Coding 39.9% ★, Programming 29.3% ★, Hacking 14.1% ★, Logic 8.8%, Difficult 5.3%
- #29 NETHER DUNGEONS
77% matchVery Positive83% of 423 reviews2024
Dev: Arakuma Studio
Windows
Nether Dungeons is an action-packed dungeon crawler. Battle through procedurally generated dungeons, face relentless enemies, and defeat epic bosses. Customize your hero, wield diverse weapons, and survive intense challenges as you descend into ever-changing, dangerous depths.
Why similar: Difficult 22.8%, PvE 16.6%, Roguelike 13.1%, Dungeon Crawler 12.5%, Action Roguelike 11.9%
- #30 Orbital Bullet – The 360° Rogue-lite
78% matchVery Positive86% of 780 reviews2022
Dev: SmokeStabPub: Assemble Entertainment
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 5.2 hrs≥1hr: 49%
Orbital Bullet is a fast paced 360° action-platformer with rogue-lite elements, where all actions take place in a circular pattern. Fight your way through a variety of procedural planets and use body modifications, crafting and heavy weaponry. Kill. Die. Modify.
Why similar: Difficult 29.6%, Roguelike 20.2%, Cyberpunk 14.6%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Sci-fi 7.8%
- #31 VOID/BREAKER
74% matchVery Positive92% of 2,318 reviews2025
Dev: Stubby GamesPub: Playstack
Windows
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 81%
Fast paced Bullet hell Roguelite FPS 🔴 Fight relentless machines driven by a hostile AI. Escape an endless cycle. Craft infinite weapon variants with deep gun modding. Forge deadly synergies. Carve your way out through enviro destruction /BREAK THE SYSTEM /BREAK FREE
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.4%, Difficult 24.7%, Roguelike 14.4%, Action Roguelike 11%, Sci-fi 9.1%
- #32 Signal Decay
78% matchVery Positive82% of 65 reviews2019
Dev: Nela System
Windows · Mac
Assemble a cyber agent team to infiltrate procedurally-generated bases in this co-op stealth roguelike adventure. Master highly tactical combat, a cache of cyber weaponry, and teamwork to save humanity from mind-control.
Why similar: Strategy 24.7%, Difficult 17.8%, Cyberpunk 15.4%, Action 12.4%, Action Roguelike 11.2%
- #33 Swarm Grinder
76% matchMostly Positive78% of 1,171 reviews2024
Dev: Last Bite GamesPub: Null State Protocol
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.8 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 76%
An action roguelite game with alien swarms and mechs. Battle enemies to make your way through a mass of spreading and evolving cells hosting dormant enemies. Collect a variety of game-changing skills and upgrades to create unique builds.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 28.2%, Roguelike 20.6%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Roguelite 10.3%, Top-Down 8.8%
- #34 Quadrilateral Cowboy
76% matchVery Positive92% of 993 reviews2016
Dev: Blendo Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.2 hrsMean: 3.6 hrs≥1hr: 55%
When you have a top-of-the-line hacking deck armed with a 56.6k modem and a staggering 256k RAM, it means just one thing: you answer only to the highest bidder.
Why similar: Programming 44.3% ★, Hacking 36.2% ★, Cyberpunk 11.8%, Sci-fi 4.6%, Action 1.3%
- #35 Ether Loop
77% matchMostly Positive70% of 314 reviews2020
Dev: Moon Lens
Windows
Ether Loop is a hardcore fast-paced bullet hell with roguelike elements. Descend the unforgiving depths of a mysterious world, encounter challenges, discover dynamic environments and fight ruthless creatures while unveiling the secrets of Ether Loop.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 25.4%, Difficult 17.3%, Dungeon Crawler 13.6%, Action 12.6%, Roguelike 10.8%
- #36 Gunbot Diplomacy
73% matchVery Positive88% of 241 reviews2025
Dev: Sleepy SentryPub: GrabTheGames
Windows
Median: 3.2 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 83%
Splatter slimes, massacre mutants, and assemble your perfect Gunbot! Survive hordes of enemies in this top-down shooter roguelite by customizing your weapons on the unique upgrade grid, and pick from a wide variety of build-defining modules and wacky base bots for a new experience every run.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 35.3%, Roguelike 20.6%, Action Roguelike 12.5%, Sci-fi 9.9%, Roguelite 8.9%
- #37 Geometry Arena 2
71% matchVery Positive89% of 429 reviews2026
Dev: 011 Games
Windows
Median: 1.8 hrsMean: 4.4 hrs≥1hr: 70%
Geometry Arena 2 distills RPG depth and Roguelite elements into a unique loop of [ Meta-Progression + Endless Challenges ]. Mix and match Weapons, Bodies, Modules, and Pets to craft your game-breaking builds! Minimalist lines, vibrant colors!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.8%, PvE 19.4%, Roguelike 16.3%, Action Roguelike 14.7%, Roguelite 9%
- #38 Security Hole
75% matchVery Positive94% of 140 reviews2016
Dev: AnRaEl
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.1 hrsMean: 4.1 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Can you push through?! Security Hole is a challenging spatial puzzle with a cyberpunk story. You become a hacker who passes 3D virus blocks through security holes to save humanity. The game mechanics look like a workout tool for spatial thinking.
Why similar: Hacking 41.9% ★, Difficult 20.3%, Cyberpunk 19.9%, Sci-fi 7.8%, Survival 5.1%
- #39 Astro Prospector
70% matchVery Positive93% of 2,861 reviews2025
Dev: Incrementalist
Windows
Median: 5.1 hrsMean: 5.5 hrs≥1hr: 94%
Endless Coffee is out! Build your ship, survive 21 Days and break the Universe- Astro Prospector is an incremental bullet hell about mining coffee and fighting SpaceCorp. Collect resources, upgrade your ship and become unstoppable. Return AstroCoffee to humanity!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 27.9%, Roguelike 19.2%, Action Roguelike 13.8%, Top-Down 10.9%, Roguelite 9.8%
- #40 Wireworks
71% matchVery Positive87% of 245 reviews2026
Dev: JJJ
Windows · Linux
Design your defenses, build your module board, and manage your wires. Combine signals and create synergies to empower your weapons and survive in this base-defense roguelike auto-battler.
Why similar: Programming 69.3% ★, Roguelike 13.2%, Strategy 9.4%, Roguelite 6.1%, Singleplayer 1.3%
- #41 Schism
71% matchVery Positive97% of 152 reviews2025
Dev: FamiPub: 2 Left Thumbs
Windows
Schism is a challenging action roguelike RPG with deep synergies and high broken build potential. The combination of robust stat systems, fully moddable guns, deity worship, intense frequency-switching bullet hell combat, and difficult bosses make for a unique and highly replayable experience.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.5%, Difficult 23.8%, Roguelike 14.9%, Action Roguelike 12.9%, Dungeon Crawler 12.1%
- #42 ATOMINE
75% matchMostly Positive76% of 361 reviews2017
Dev: Broken Arms Games
Windows
Median: 3.4 hrsMean: 4.6 hrs≥1hr: 92%
Atomine is a twin stick procedural shooter rogue-lite set in a virtual world with minimalist design, where the player recounts on the screen the real events of STUXNET, the first weapon ever created in the form of computer virus.
Why similar: Hacking 29.4% ★, Bullet Hell 15.2%, Difficult 14.8%, Roguelike 8%, Action Roguelike 7.8%
- #43 Deflector
72% matchVery Positive87% of 356 reviews2023
Dev: Arrowfist GamesPub: SuperGG.com
Windows
Median: 1.0 hrsMean: 6.4 hrs≥1hr: 51%
Deflector is a top down action rogue-lite set in a deadly microcosm. Dive deep into hostile worlds teeming with viruses. Strike down increasingly challenging enemies with your weapons and their own deflected projectiles. Live, die, grow stronger and become powerful enough to reach the Source!
Why similar: Difficult 26.9%, Bullet Hell 22.3%, Roguelike 13.9%, Action Roguelike 11%, Top-Down 10.3%
- #44 Space Robinson: Hardcore Roguelike Action
74% matchMixed69% of 228 reviews2019
Dev: Luxorix GamesPub: Alawar
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.1 hrsMean: 5.4 hrs≥1hr: 51%
You think you are a die-hard? Here you will die quick! A proper hardcore RPG-action where you will die a million times across a myriad of procedurally-generated levels. Extremely difficult, but highly addictive Indie Gem in your Steam game collection!
Why similar: Difficult 40.5%, Roguelike 19%, Sci-fi 12.3%, Top-Down 10.8%, 2D 8%
- #45 SHOOPER NOVA
70% matchVery Positive85% of 616 reviews2025
Dev: JamesikaPub: Gamersky Games
Windows
Median: 3.7 hrsMean: 5.8 hrs≥1hr: 77%
Craft Your Ultimate Circular Fortress! Dive into SHOOPER NOVA, where you choose props and components to build a unique fortress. Unlock combos to shape your strategy and battle style. Become an unstoppable barrage machine and obliterate waves of enemies from all directions!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.6%, Roguelike 12.3%, Strategy 12.3%, Roguelite 10.6%, Action Roguelike 10.4%
- #46 Duskers
72% matchVery Positive90% of 2,739 reviews2016
Dev: Misfits Attic
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.5 hrsMean: 10.5 hrs≥1hr: 59%
Pilot drones into derelict spaceships to find the means to survive and piece together how the universe became a giant graveyard.
Why similar: Programming 36.4% ★, Hacking 26.4% ★, Difficult 12%, Roguelike 7.5%, Survival 4.2%
- #47 Nemo Dungeon
73% matchVery Positive85% of 60 reviews2019
Dev: RedPain
Windows
Nemo Dungeon is a rogue-like game which you can control skillful characters with 4 unique skills. Kill your enemies, dodge their bullets, and gather various items which make you stronger.
Why similar: Difficult 33.6%, Bullet Hell 30.8%, Dungeon Crawler 16.5%, Action 12.8%, Indie 6.2%
- #48 Let Them Come: Onslaught
68% matchVery Positive89% of 212 reviews2025
Dev: Tuatara GamesPub: Digital Bandidos
Windows
Survive the relentless offensive of the alien horde in Let Them Come: Onslaught, a sci-fi survival roguelite. The pursuit of the perfect build and an ever-expanding arsenal of abilities are the keys to your success.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 26.7%, PvE 18%, Roguelike 17%, Action Roguelike 13.1%, Sci-fi 9.7%
- #49 Hacker Evolution
73% 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 50.9% ★, Difficult 19.2%, Cyberpunk 14.1%, Strategy 6.8%, Action 3.1%
- #50 Astroloot
68% matchVery Positive92% of 527 reviews2025
Dev: Andreas Hager Gaming
Windows · Mac · Linux
Loot, level up, and obliterate everything in your path. Astroloot is a sci-fi bullet heaven with deep ARPG systems, featuring a massive skill tree, deterministic crafting, and near-endless build possibilities.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 38.9%, PvE 22.6%, Sci-fi 15.6%, Top-Down 9.2%, Action 5.9%
- #51 Neon Abyss
69% matchVery Positive86% of 23,504 reviews2020
Dev: Veewo GamesPub: Team17
Windows
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 19.5 hrs≥1hr: 87%
Neon Abyss is a frantic, roguelite action-platformer where you run ‘n’ gun your way into the Abyss. Featuring unlimited item synergies and a unique dungeon evolution system, each run diversifies the experience and every choice alters the ruleset.
Why similar: Roguelike 21.9%, Bullet Hell 21.5%, Cyberpunk 17.7%, Dungeon Crawler 11.3%, Action Roguelike 10.4%
- #52 Spell Disk
67% matchVery Positive89% of 957 reviews2024
Dev: Sunpeak Games
Windows
Median: 4.7 hrsMean: 8.7 hrs≥1hr: 82%
Build unique synergy spell combos to destroy the hordes of monsters and bosses in this rogue-lite action game.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 24.5%, Roguelike 17.2%, Action Roguelike 14.5%, Dungeon Crawler 12.8%, Top-Down 11.2%
- #53 Midnight Protocol
69% 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 48.8% ★, Programming 34.3% ★, Strategy 6%, Sci-fi 5.4%, Action 2.2%
- #54 CRYPTARK
70% matchVery Positive82% of 1,913 reviews2017
Dev: Alientrap
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 24 minMean: 5.6 hrs≥1hr: 34%
Cryptark is a 2D sci-fi shooter where you take on the role of a heavily armed privateer seeking to earn government contracts by boarding deadly alien space-hulks. It's up to you to strategize a plan of attack, pick an equipment loadout, and destroy the central core to be victorious.
Why similar: Action Roguelike 23.4%, Bullet Hell 13.5%, Strategy 10.6%, Difficult 10.5%, Roguelike 9.6%
- #55 DEATHRUN TV
69% matchMostly Positive74% of 86 reviews2022
Dev: Laser DogPub: Silver Lining Interactive
Windows · Mac
Median: 30 minMean: 6.2 hrs≥1hr: 31%
DEATHRUN TV is a fast hardcore rogue-lite twin-stick shooter set in the world's biggest and craziest game show. You'll experience real-time blistering speed and bullet-dodging action as you compete for glory...assuming you’re able to survive in this 2D bullet hell where only “likes” really count.
Why similar: Difficult 21.3%, Bullet Hell 20.5%, Roguelike 13.3%, Dungeon Crawler 10.3%, Action Roguelike 10%
- #56 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 49.2% ★, Programming 38% ★, Cyberpunk 8.7%, Action 1.8%, Singleplayer 1.4%
- #57 Deadeye Deepfake Simulacrum
63% matchOverwhelmingly Positive99% of 809 reviews2025
Dev: nodayshalleraseyou
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 1.6 hrsMean: 5.3 hrs≥1hr: 58%
Embody the ultimate cybernetic corporate agent. Master deadly gunplay, time manipulation, and supernatural abilities. Hack computers, people, even the individual bullets flying at you. Confront the future, and die trying.
Why similar: Hacking 72.6% ★, Cyberpunk 22.3%, Action 5.1%
- #58 Gods Against Machines
67% matchVery Positive81% of 104 reviews2024
Dev: Silver Eye Studios
Windows
Your world is under attack by a ruthless race of machines, and you are its only hope. Cast epic spells, summon minions or buildings, and destroy the enemy before they conquer your home in this action roguelite strategy game!
Why similar: PvE 24.5%, Action Roguelike 20%, Roguelite 13.6%, Top-Down 13.4%, Survival 13%
- #59 Geometry Arena
65% matchOverwhelmingly Positive96% of 2,401 reviews2021
Dev: 011 Games
Windows · Mac
Median: 5.0 hrsMean: 13.8 hrs≥1hr: 78%
A free-form arena-shooter Roguelite with heavy emphasis on building an overpowered character! You play as a little shape that shoots other shapes! Strengthen your character by mixing and matching mods and upgrades, and experiment with a limitless rune upgrade system!
Why similar: Bullet Hell 32.9%, Roguelike 20.3%, Action Roguelike 19.7%, Roguelite 10.7%, 2D 5.9%
- #60 Death Must Die
63% matchVery Positive91% of 21,387 reviews2023
Dev: Realm Archive
Windows · Mac
Median: 9.3 hrsMean: 20.9 hrs≥1hr: 89%
Descend the nether in search of Death himself! Choose from God-given powers to slay his hordes of minions. Unlock new heroes, collect powerful items and create game-breaking synergies in this roguelite hack and slash survivors game.
Why similar: Bullet Hell 37.3%, Action Roguelike 19.5%, Roguelike 17.9%, Roguelite 12.8%, Action 5.6%