- #1 hack_me 3
96% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Egor MagurinPub: Indovers Studio
Windows · Mac
From the creator of hack_me and dev_me, a continuation of the acclaimed hacker simulator in 2016 and 2017 - hack_me 3 is already on Steam!
Why similar: Hacking 51.1% ★, Simulation 34.6%, Indie 14.3%
- #2 Cyber Manhunt
96% 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 45.2% ★, Simulation 19.8%, RPG 18.3%, Cyberpunk 11%, Indie 5.7%
- #3 Decker
97% match9 user reviews67% of 9 reviews2019
Dev: Rich Vos
Windows
Thwart heartless mega-corporations as a downtrodden coder-turned-hacker in this original, futuristic take on hacking. Use your wits and every program at your disposal to outwit, outmaneuver, or flat out overpower the relentless virtual guardians of the megacorps' most closely guarded secrets.
Why similar: RPG 44.3%, Hacking 44.2% ★, Indie 11.5%
- #4 Hacker Evolution: Untold
95% matchMixed60% of 447 reviews2010
Dev: exosyphen studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 2.9 hrsMean: 4.2 hrs≥1hr: 92%
When the number of computers in existence and their processing capacity exceeds that of all mankind, a point of technological singularity is encountered. A massive economic and systematic crisis hits the entire world. Nobody knows the exact cause, and all solutions to fix it, are failing.
Why similar: Hacking 56.1% ★, Simulation 34.3%, Indie 9.5%
- #5 Pixel Life
91% matchNo user reviews
Dev: willzgames
Windows
Pixel Life is a survival game of parenting and civilization building in which you can play as a ancient human and build your civilization with other players or by yourself. Live an entire life in few minutes. You can have babies of your own in the form of other players, and leave a legacy for next generations to help develop civilization.
Why similar: RPG 43.9%, Simulation 39.4%, Indie 16.8%
- #6 hack_me 2
94% matchMixed68% of 792 reviews2017
Dev: EasyWays TeamPub: Indovers Studio
Windows
Median: 3.0 hrsMean: 6.3 hrs≥1hr: 93%
hack_me 2 is a story about hacker-beginner, who is going to confront to new World Order, where is no place for personal secrets.
Why similar: Simulation 50.7%, Hacking 41.4% ★, Indie 8%
- #7 The Quest Giver
90% matchNo user reviews
Dev: rest.less Games
Windows · Mac
The Quest Giver“ is a 2D Fantasy guild manager simulation, in which you create your own quests, and then send adventurers out to do them. Experience how much effort it is to create and assign quests, gather the knowledge you need, and to make the decisions adventurers won't.
Why similar: RPG 43.9%, Simulation 39.4%, Indie 16.8%
- #8 Hacker Evolution Duality
94% matchMostly Negative34% of 540 reviews2011
Dev: exosyphen studios
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 12 minMean: 13.3 hrs≥1hr: 20%
Hacker Evolution Duality is the hacking simulation game, developed by exosyphen studios. Based on the successful Hacker Evolution game series, it has been completely redesigned to offer an impressive and new gaming experience.
Why similar: Hacking 63% ★, Simulation 25.6%, Indie 11.4%
- #9 E.Y.E: Divine Cybermancy
93% matchVery Positive85% of 7,960 reviews2011
Dev: Streum On Studio
Windows
Median: 4.6 hrsMean: 9.8 hrs≥1hr: 83%
In a dark Cyberpunk world, you (and up to 3 friends) wage war against the all-powerful Federation in this Source-powered FPS/RPG.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 50.5%, Hacking 21.6% ★, RPG 19.7%, Sci-fi 4.2%, Indie 4%
- #10 Hocus Potions
92% matchMixed55% of 11 reviews2019
Dev: Mikaila YoungPub: BoxCastle Games
Windows · Mac
A game about friendship and magic -- gather and grow ingredients, brew powerful potions, and help -- or hinder! -- the local townsfolk.
Why similar: RPG 45%, Simulation 38.6%, Indie 16.4%
- #11 Life of a caveman
88% matchNo user reviews
Dev: playlitedotnet
Windows
Live the colorful life of a caveman. Eat and interact with other cavemen in order to grow stronger and smarter. Once you are strong enough, become the leader of your group and guide them to safety; safety from things like the the beast that attacks at night and the other tribe that left tracks in your area.
Why similar: RPG 43.5%, Simulation 39.1%, Indie 17.4%
- #12 Fortune's Tavern - Remastered
91% match8 user reviews13% of 8 reviews2017
Dev: Trevor Jones
Windows
Every great RPG has its tavern: where heroes meet, rumours are told, quests are undertaken, and beer is supped by the gallon… but could you manage such a place? Jump into the role of a fantasy-world tavern keeper and renovate the infamous Fortune’s Tavern, amongst the backdrop of a world on the brink of war.
Why similar: RPG 43.9%, Simulation 39.4%, Indie 16.8%
- #13 A Day For A Kitten
89% matchMostly Positive71% of 38 reviews2017
Dev: 橘猫的一天
Windows
People who loves cat maybe need this game,I hope you like it! The Player acts as a cat.You can eat,grind your paws,love and work in garden,street or your house. At the same time,as the descendants of Yi Meow Meow,looking for stolen crystal and risk of RPG, to the different elements of the area received a variety of magic and unlock the...
Why similar: RPG 43.6%, Simulation 39.2%, Indie 17.2%
- #14 Fantasy Gladiators
89% matchMostly Positive75% of 16 reviews2019
Dev: Fatherson GamesPub: Blue Mana
Windows · Mac
Enter the world of Fantasy Gladiators, where creatures span from the normal (Kings) to the unexpected (a tiny, murderous clown). You must carefully craft your dream roster and mercilessly take down your opponent. Every decision could make or break your entire dynasty.
Why similar: RPG 43.5%, Simulation 39.1%, Indie 17.4%
- #15 Prince Maker美少年梦工厂3:重生
87% matchVery Positive96% of 418 reviews2019
Dev: ALFAGAME
Windows
AlfaGame的美少年梦工厂系列第3代作品, 在架空奇幻世界的故事背景下 体验创新式多互动全性向育成结局的冒险游戏 玩家可以担任其它两位候选人的导师,了解他们的故事。并且可以亲自外出挣钱,养家糊口
Why similar: RPG 46.3%, Simulation 37.3%, Indie 16.5%
- #16 EchoLink: Recursion
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Detonation Zone Interactive
Windows · Mac · Linux
Hack through time. From 1990s dial-up to 2150s megacities, infiltrate networks, build proxy chains, and outrun the alarm. Every death sends you back stronger. A cyberpunk roguelite where your brain is the only weapon that matters.
Why similar: Hacking 43% ★, Cyberpunk 32.4%, Simulation 16.5%, Sci-fi 5.2%, Indie 2.9%
- #17 VerseRunner: Escape
83% matchNo user reviews2025
Dev: Muteppo Software
Windows
A casual cyberpunk game with a minimalist aesthetic.
Why similar: Hacking 44.2% ★, Cyberpunk 33.3%, RPG 22.5%
- #18 Terminal Protocol
81% matchNo user reviews
Dev: No Rush Games
Windows
Turn-based tactics game inspired by XCOM series with manual aiming and ricochets. Skill, precision and tactical thinking with NO RANDOM CHANCES! Upgrade your viruses and outmaneuver the enemy ICE in cyberspace battles. Reveal the corporate secrets and survive in this dark cyberpunk world.
Why similar: Hacking 34% ★, Cyberpunk 26%, RPG 14.6%, Simulation 13.2%, Sci-fi 6.2%
- #19 Progeny VR
86% matchMostly Positive78% of 18 reviews2018
Dev: Silverstring Media Inc.
Windows
Progeny is a VR game that takes place during those few seconds between “You Died” and videogame resurrection. It presents players with a sci-fi world, seen only through their deceased character’s memories, and a choice: which of those memories do they take with them into the next life?
Why similar: RPG 42.7%, Simulation 40.2%, Indie 17.1%
- #20 GRIDHACK
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: THRESHOLD ANOMALY
Windows
GRIDHACK is a sci-fi puzzle RPG where you fight nonogram battles to hack your way on an intergalactic quest as you try to find out what happened to a planet called Earth!
Why similar: Hacking 40.3% ★, RPG 24.7%, Cyberpunk 21.9%, Sci-fi 10.1%, Indie 3%
- #21 Corrupt
85% matchPositive91% of 47 reviews2018
Dev: Opendream
Windows · Mac
A 2017 Thailand's phenomenal anti-corruption mobile visual novel is now available on Steam for FREE! Face the real world-inspired corruption cases and experience the consequences by yourself. Developed and produced by Opendream and Khon Thai Foundation.
Why similar: RPG 41.9%, Simulation 41.3%, Indie 16.8%
- #22 LOW-FI
79% matchNo user reviews
Dev: IRIS VR Inc.
Windows
You're the sheriff of cityblock 303, a retro-futuristic cyberpunk slum where the only inhabitants of note are other "low-fi". Humans unable to jack into the Platform, and decaying synthetics that didn't achieve the intelligence singularity. What you do with your time is up to you.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 37.9%, RPG 26.8%, Simulation 24.8%, Indie 10.5%
- #23 Saku the Covert Agent
77% matchPositive94% of 34 reviews2025
Dev: Forward
Windows
As an elite hacker, you have received an anonymous commission. You will collaborate with the special agent "Saku" from an unknown organization to complete a thrilling mission.
Why similar: Hacking 38.6% ★, Cyberpunk 25.9%, RPG 14.1%, Simulation 13.1%, Sci-fi 5.4%
- #24 Proxy - Ultimate Hacker
86% matchPositive93% of 15 reviews2016
Dev: Ready Play Games
Windows · Mac · Linux
Median: 3.5 hrsMean: 7.6 hrs≥1hr: 96%
Out there is a world of corporate corruption and government lies. You are a lone hacker armed with a terminal and a personal proxy. Break in. Cause damage. Get paid.
Why similar: Hacking 62.1% ★, Simulation 33.7%, Indie 4.2%
- #25 The Innkeeper
82% matchMostly Positive75% of 12 reviews2020
Dev: Game Brewery
Windows
Buy ingredients, cook dishes and serve guests in a world where an inn at the corner of 7 nations is the key for peace.
Why similar: RPG 43.8%, Simulation 39.3%, Indie 16.9%
- #26 Hacker Evolution IMMERSION
84% matchMixed55% of 42 reviews2016
Dev: exosyphen studios
Windows
Mankind is about to reach its next step of evolution. Uncover the dark secret behind mankind's fastest technological evolution in recent history. It's not going in the right direction.
Why similar: Hacking 49.2% ★, Simulation 36.1%, Indie 14.7%
- #27 IO Interloper
76% matchNo user reviews
Dev: DANG!
Windows · Mac · Linux
IO Interloper is a hacking heist game all about peering through security cameras, piloting drones, duping rubes, and saying I'M IN in a really gruff voice.
Why similar: Hacking 46.6% ★, Simulation 37.8%, Indie 15.6%
- #28 Deus Ex: Breach™
84% matchMixed43% of 369 reviews2017
Dev: Eidos MontrealPub: Eidos Interactive Corp.
Windows
Median: 42 minMean: 16.3 hrs≥1hr: 39%
Deus Ex: Breach is an innovative game that offers, for the very first time, an arcade approach on the gameplay of Deus Ex.
Why similar: Cyberpunk 39.4%, RPG 36.9%, Hacking 23.8% ★
- #29 如果一生只有三十岁Before Thirty
74% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Giant Games
Windows
If you would die when you were thirty, What would you do? For almost all of us, we can only imagine. This game will take us to feel the experience of a virtual character, and to witness the rest of his life.
Why similar: RPG 50.3%, Simulation 48.3%, Indie 1.4%
- #30 Cahors Sunset
82% matchMixed62% of 76 reviews2015
Dev: Locomotivah
Windows
Cahors Sunset is a light-RPG in which you control the decisions of an old French man. Your goal is try to keep the main character alive for as long as you can through the decisions you make each month. Every action have wanted and unwanted effects on your character's health.
Why similar: Simulation 49.1%, RPG 36.4%, Indie 14.5%
- #31 Knights of Pen and Paper 2: Free Edition
80% matchMixed60% of 267 reviews2018
Dev: Kyy GamesPub: Paradox Interactive
Windows
Median: 1.7 hrsMean: 8.3 hrs≥1hr: 61%
Join the retro RPG world of Paperos - become a Knight of Pen and Paper in the newly revamped "Free Edition"!
Why similar: RPG 48%, Simulation 35.3%, Indie 16.7%
- #32 Space Farm
78% match7 user reviews43% of 7 reviews2020
Dev: Digital Decade
Windows · Mac
Space Farm is following in the footsteps of amazing games like Stardew Valley, and any of the Harvest Moon franchise. We are setting out to bring this amazing genre into the next generation. In-depth Storyline, dynamic marketplace, reputation, items, and of course FARMING!
Why similar: RPG 44.2%, Simulation 39%, Indie 16.9%
- #33 Beautiful Model2
77% matchMixed46% of 13 reviews2020
Dev: MCGame
Windows
·This is a simulation rope art photography game. Players in the game play a rope master, through the cooperation with beautiful models to shoot beautiful photography.
Why similar: RPG 43.5%, Simulation 39.7%, Indie 16.9%
- #34 Tech Support: Error Unknown
76% 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 66.8% ★, Simulation 26%, Indie 7.2%
- #35 Healer Simulator
78% matchNegative18% of 11 reviews2018
Dev: A.Filimonov
Windows
Healer Simulator is an ultimate solution for healer trainig or just to have fun. Learn how to heal or warm up for the raid.
Why similar: Simulation 51.9%, RPG 48.1%
- #36 黄河大合唱 Song of Yellow River
73% matchMostly Positive73% of 89 reviews2020
Dev: SD studio
Windows
The Song of Yellow River focused on the Anti-Japanese War from 1931 to 1945. This game will lead players to experience one of the most brutal battles in human history. From far to near, from north to south, guide players to understand the history of the anti-Japanese ancestors.
Why similar: RPG 43.9%, Simulation 38.9%, Indie 17.2%
- #37 SHELL_BREAK
75% match4 user reviews50% of 4 reviews2018
Dev: STDIO_934
Windows
SHELL_BREAK is a Sci-fi RPG game with elements of maze explorations. Imprisoned in a research facility, you play a game where you have to find 3 'words' to confess your love for the berserk, and yet obsessive A.I. Will you obey your jailor, or somehow find another way out?
Why similar: RPG 43.5%, Cyberpunk 30.4%, Indie 16.6%, Sci-fi 9.5%
- #38 Omina Mortis
65% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Rhino Games
Windows · Mac
Omina Mortis – gothic thriller in medieval style. Omnia Mortis is a bold experiment in interactive fiction that is steeped in medieval aesthetics and symbolism.
Why similar: RPG 45.1%, Simulation 36.5%, Indie 18.4%
- #39 16 Planes:Return
65% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Deeber Studio
Windows
Why similar: RPG 43.6%, Simulation 39.2%, Indie 17.2%
- #40 Record Life
73% matchMixed62% of 21 reviews2019
Dev: 创克游戏工作室Pub: 创克游戏联盟
Windows · Mac · Linux
Under certain conditions try to change your life. This is a simulation business game based on real life starting from scratch, to billionaires perhaps in a minute or a second A variety of occupations regular life cooking dating entertainment life goals disease and aging... Maybe we can live better.
Why similar: RPG 53.4%, Simulation 46.6%
- #41 Yolo Space Hacker 2 - Mission Bahamas
61% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2025
Dev: BKNLab
Windows
Alternate between infiltration and hacking of cameras and servers, using real tools. Sharpen your OSInt skills, prepare a trojan, and launch a targeted phishing attack to hack in total discretion...
Why similar: Hacking 49.5% ★, Cyberpunk 33.5%, Simulation 16.2%, Indie 0.8%
- #42 The Light Empire
75% matchNegative8% of 12 reviews2015
Dev: Jemy
Windows
Enter this universe "Roguelike / RPG" randomly generated, or you'll be in control of a spaceship and take your crew in the depths of the universe to save your people.
Why similar: RPG 43.6%, Simulation 39.2%, Indie 17.2%
- #43 The Frontier
74% match3 user reviews100% of 3 reviews2016
Dev: Nikku Nomura
Windows
The Frontier is a blend between business simulation and survival, exploration games. Starting from nothing: explore, gather resources, craft items, and try to survive your world — all while building up your business empire and great fortune.
Why similar: RPG 43.9%, Simulation 39.4%, Indie 16.8%
- #44 HackOS
62% 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 47.9% ★, Cyberpunk 17.3%, RPG 16.9%, Simulation 16.3%, Sci-fi 1.6%
- #45 三和大神
72% matchMostly Negative40% of 48 reviews2019
Dev: Poorhub
Windows
三和大神模拟器,体验三和大神的挂逼生活,日结,上网,黑厂,开宝箱,大水,挂逼烟,挂逼机,瘫痪,海信大酒店,修车。
Why similar: RPG 52.7%, Simulation 47.3%
- #46 Joker & Teacher
62% matchNo user reviews
Dev: 您真内向工作室Pub: X.D.
Windows
以上帝视角重回校园,你能扮演好班主任的角色吗?
Why similar: Simulation 48.9%, RPG 30.4%, Indie 20.8%
- #47 Parachronism: Order of Chaos
71% match5 user reviews80% of 5 reviews2019
Dev: NinjaVault
Windows
Parachronism is an action RPG with life sim elements set in a fantasy world inspired by Ancient China. Sent into the past and mistaken for the fugitive princess of a kingdom at war, embark on an epic journey to save time itself.
Why similar: RPG 43.9%, Simulation 39.4%, Indie 16.8%
- #48 hackmud
71% 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 47.5% ★, Cyberpunk 22.4%, Simulation 12.4%, RPG 11.3%, Indie 6.4%
- #49 Cyber Ops Prologue
69% matchMostly Positive71% of 49 reviews2020
Dev: Octeto StudiosPub: Games Operators
Windows · Mac
Become a military hacker and help your black ops team reach their goal in this noir cyberpunk tactical game. Scan, hack, overtake, control and manage high tech devices, vehicles and even enemy cyborgs with cutting-edge implants.
Why similar: RPG 36%, Simulation 32.6%, Indie 13.9%, Hacking 11.3% ★, Cyberpunk 6.3%
- #50 Hammer & Anvil VR
70% matchMixed60% of 60 reviews2019
Dev: Thibaut Blanca
Windows
Become the blacksmith of the village! Forge axes, dagues, spikes, shields and sword from iron sticks and other base materials.
Why similar: RPG 43.5%, Simulation 39.1%, Indie 17.4%
- #51 Cross Border VR
69% match8 user reviews38% of 8 reviews2019
Dev: KR
Windows
"Cross Border VR" is a VR Shooting game. In the game, you need to eliminate the remaining forces of armed elements in the border areas and regain the treasure!
Why similar: RPG 43%, Simulation 40%, Indie 17%
- #52 Maraiyum: Rise of the Setting Sun
71% match8 user reviews50% of 8 reviews2016
Dev: Humdrum Software LLC
Windows
The coup has finally come! After the disastrous rule of the previous Emperor, the Imperial army have placed you, a distant relative with no training, on the throne. With rebellions, religious insurgency, widespread famine, and a rapidly dwindling treasury, time is not on your side.
Why similar: RPG 43.5%, Simulation 39.1%, Indie 17.5%
- #53 NITE Team 4 - Military Hacking Division
67% 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 72.9% ★, Simulation 20.1%, Indie 7%
- #54 Spaceforce Rogue Universe HD
72% matchMixed58% of 53 reviews2015
Dev: Dreamatrix
Windows
Median: 6.1 hrsMean: 6.5 hrs≥1hr: 100%
Spaceforce Rogue Universe HD is an action RPG space simulation game, with emphasis on key elements such as ship development, exploration of an immersive universe and freedom of choice. After the pilot leaves the starting zone, Spaceforce opens an almost unlimited space for exploration.
Why similar: RPG 54.9%, Simulation 45.1%
- #55 IMPOSSIBLE FIGHTER FROG
73% matchNo user reviews2018
Dev: CREATIV GAME DEVELOPER LLC.
Windows · Mac
Be the hero of the day and save the city! Chaos is overthrown in the downtown, clean up the creatures of your super-evil enemy! Choose a character, try achieving the most points in time and making a new record!
Why similar: RPG 43.9%, Simulation 39.4%, Indie 16.8%
- #56 Project: AFTERSHOCK
54% matchPositive100% of 16 reviews2026
Dev: Tuna Dundar
Windows · Mac · Linux
Project: AFTERSHOCK is a fast-paced arcade hacking roguelite set in a dystopian future. Command a 20-year-old legacy terminal to breach enemy systems, siphon funds, and upgrade your hardware. Use your reflexes to survive the countdown and bring down the very system you created.
Why similar: Hacking 47.6% ★, Cyberpunk 31.6%, Simulation 15.8%, Sci-fi 5.1%
- #57 懒人修仙传
68% matchMixed60% of 1,286 reviews2018
Dev: 托更的修罗
Windows
Median: 53.2 hrsMean: 194.1 hrs≥1hr: 97%
这是一款很"休闲"的文字挂机游戏,游戏小而系统完善,玩法丰富,极其耗电,并且有大量玩家自制mod,让你玩了就停不下来。喜欢文字挂机游戏的不要错过,也仅限喜欢挂机游戏的同好,
Why similar: RPG 43.3%, Simulation 41%, Indie 15.7%
- #58 Commanders of Valor
58% matchNo user reviews
Dev: Moonlit Sky Games
Windows
A tabletop RPG strategy game set two centuries before common era
Why similar: RPG 44.2%, Simulation 38.4%, Indie 17.4%
- #59 Lost in Nature
70% matchMixed50% of 20 reviews2017
Dev: Moongate Digital
Windows
As a shipwrecked person, you are stranded on a beautiful and wild island. Collect resources and build structures like campfires and shelters to survive but be cautious - the raw environment is constantly challenging you! Are you ready for the adventure of your life?
Why similar: RPG 42.7%, Simulation 40.2%, Indie 17.1%
- #60 Indie Dream
67% matchVery Positive85% of 94 reviews2019
Dev: Laolu Productions
Windows · Mac
This is just the story of a young and naive indie dev.
Why similar: RPG 43.1%, Simulation 38.7%, Indie 18.2%