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Best Hacking Games

Top 50 of 71 qualifying games — tagged Hacking (community voting), 1,000+ reviews · ranked by Wilson lower bound on Steam review score · review data as of 2026-10-22. Under each game: what its Steam reviewers most often mention (+ praise, − complaint), with how many of about 100 most-helpful reviews raise it — from the review consensus on each game's page.

1 Crime Scene Cleaner (2024) Simulation · Crime · Gore · $21.89 + satisfying relaxing cleanup loop 88+ engaging darkly humorous crime narrative 54− too few or short missions 5 98.1%34,534 reviews 2 Gunpoint (2013) Stealth · Indie · Puzzle · $9.99 + clever puzzles with multiple solutions 81+ witty dialogue and dark humor 30− too short despite solid quality 18 97.5%13,332 reviews 3 Nodebuster (2024) Casual · Clicker · Strategy · $2.99 + Addictive, engaging mechanics 50+ Exceptional dollar value 19− Late-game repetitive grind 10 97.4%14,083 reviews 4 PRAGMATA (2026) Cute · Sci-fi · Action · $59.99 + Hacking and shooting combat 60+ Hugh and Diana’s bond 59− Basic predictable storytelling 11 96.5%54,892 reviews 5 TIS-100 (2015) Programming · Puzzle · Indie · $6.99 + satisfying assembly programming puzzles 41+ masochistic tight-constraint challenges 13 96.7%4,118 reviews 6 Turing Complete (2021) Programming · Logic · Education · $19.99 + teaches computer fundamentals 93+ progressive challenge design 10− unclear instructions and goals 9 96.0%5,806 reviews 7 Cogmind (2017) Early Access · Traditional Roguelike · Atmospheric · $24.99 + deep, varied, polished mechanics 36+ beautiful, distinctive visual presentation 7− brutal, opaque, combat-averse difficulty 7 96.2%2,013 reviews 8 Last Command (2022) Bullet Hell · Action-Adventure · Anime · $14.99 + Creative Snake-bullet hell combat 43+ Cute, twisty digital-world narrative 22− Boring overworld traversal 8 95.8%2,453 reviews 9 Pony Island (2016) Puzzle · Indie · Psychological Horror · $4.99 + Fun, clever, varied puzzle gameplay 33+ Meta, deceptive, mysterious narrative twists 33− Boring, repetitive, weak platforming 11 94.9%18,153 reviews 10 Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop (2017) Twin Stick Shooter · PvE · Top-Down Shooter · Free + fun, satisfying tactical shooting 47+ fun, teamwork-focused friend co-op 34 94.9%23,824 reviews 11 High Entropy: Challenges (2020) Action · Adventure · Immersive Sim · Free + stealth, hacking, alternate routes 36+ free substantial game 20− repetitive linear puzzles 9 95.8%1,271 reviews 12 Bitburner (2021) Programming · Idler · Hacking · Free + automation and scripting depth 55+ upgrades, prestige, and discovery 10− confusing learning curve 12 94.9%7,421 reviews 13 SHENZHEN I/O (2016) Programming · Automation · Puzzle · $14.99 + engaging puzzles with rewarding breakthroughs 44+ fair challenge with good progression 19− solitaire frustration and obtuse design 6 94.9%4,533 reviews 14 EXAPUNKS (2018) Programming · Puzzle · Hacking · $19.99 + creative assembly puzzle solving 43+ cyberpunk hacker narrative 14− abruptly punishing difficulty 10 94.8%1,900 reviews 15 Hacknet (2015) Hacking · Simulation · Programming · $9.99 + immersive terminal hacking and clever puzzles 52+ engaging, heartfelt hacker mystery 23− repetitive, limited terminal routines 8 93.5%26,147 reviews 16 Cyber Manhunt 2: New World - The Hacking Simulator (2025) Hacking · Story Rich · Dark Humor · $8.44 + Dark, relevant narrative twists 38+ Investigative puzzles and minigames 30− Forced minigames and shallow deduction 13 93.1%5,706 reviews 17 I hate this game (2019) Indie · Puzzle · Pixel Graphics · $1.99 + Unconventional puzzle mechanics 11+ Phenomenal music and soundtracks 7− Short puzzle game 5 93.0%2,644 reviews 18 Analogue: A Hate Story (2012) Visual Novel · Anime · Indie · $9.99 93.0%2,302 reviews 19 Cyber Manhunt (2021) Simulation · RPG · Puzzle · $9.99 + Investigative clue-solving and hacking 35+ Twists and interconnected case narratives 32− Repetitive, restrictive minigames 21 92.3%15,722 reviews 20 s.p.l.i.t (2025) Simulation · Hacking · Psychological Horror · $2.99 + terminal hacking and puzzles 24+ dystopian lore and worldbuilding 24− very short experiences 33 92.6%4,170 reviews 21 Desktop Defender (2025) Desktop Companion · Idler · Clicker · $4.99 + Satisfying idle combat loop 15+ Satisfying ascension and upgrades 9− Excessive playtime achievements 10 92.3%1,853 reviews 22 Upload Labs (2025) Simulation · Automation · Idler · Free + Node automation and optimization 29+ Unlocks, research, and rebirths 14− Slow, grindy upgrade progression 13 91.6%8,839 reviews 23 Quadrilateral Cowboy (2016) Hacking · Adventure · Cyberpunk · $19.99 + Satisfying hacking puzzles and heists 35+ Retro-cyberpunk visual style 19− Short campaign with few levels 21 91.9%1,015 reviews 24 NITE Team 4 - Military Hacking Division (2019) Hacking · Simulation · Strategy · $19.99 + Hacking puzzles and investigative tools 36+ Manageable but challenging learning curve 11− Broken missions, servers, and accounts 10 91.5%1,261 reviews 25 Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You (2016) Choices Matter · Political Sim · Dystopian · $9.99 + Engaging investigation and choice mechanics 57+ Engaging narrative with moral complexity 54− Repetitive mechanics with limited challenge 16 90.2%15,582 reviews 26 USAC: Code Breach (2022) Online Co-Op · Puzzle · FPS · $14.99 + Challenging cooperative puzzles 34+ Strong cooperative teamwork 25− Severely unbalanced player roles 14 91.3%1,267 reviews 27 Uplink (2006) Hacking · Indie · Strategy · $11.99 + Strategic hacking simulation 25+ Memorable tracker music 5− Linux failures and mission glitches 7 90.6%2,439 reviews 28 Duskers (2016) Exploration · Typing · Real Time Tactics · $19.99 + Drone resource management 48+ Tense cosmic atmosphere 14− Stressful lethal difficulty 14 90.2%2,824 reviews 29 Anonymous Hacker Simulator: Prologue (2023) Simulation · Hacking · Immersive Sim · Free 90.4%1,917 reviews 30 Grey Hack (2017) Hacking · Simulation · Programming · $19.99 + realistic hacking sandbox 41+ rewarding learning curve 7− steep beginner learning curve 18 90.2%1,883 reviews 31 CaseCracker (2022) Text-Based · Detective · Puzzle · $9.99 89.2%3,489 reviews 32 Deadlink (2023) FPS · Action Roguelike · Cyberpunk · $24.99 + fast movement gunplay 54+ cyberpunk visual style 12− grindy roguelite progression 10 88.8%3,672 reviews 33 Scrutinized (2020) Simulation · Horror · Detective · $9.99 + Engaging case-solving mechanics 21+ Demanding case-solving challenge 11− Punishing timers and survival difficulty 7 88.7%1,392 reviews 34 Thief Simulator 2 (2023) Simulation · Stealth · Crime · $19.99 + fun, polished, and rewarding 69+ more content than original 7− rushed sequel lacking original charm 17 87.7%6,862 reviews 35 HackHub - Ultimate Hacker Simulator (2026) Hacking · Simulation · Typing · $16.99 88.6%1,018 reviews 36 Beyond a Steel Sky (2020) Adventure · Point & Click · Cyberpunk · $34.99 + Logical puzzles and helpful hints 36+ Engaging, thoughtful science-fiction narrative 30− Repetitive or unintuitive puzzle mechanics 8 87.9%1,669 reviews 37 Malware (2024) Casual · Simulation · Puzzle · $2.99 + Entertaining creative puzzles 26+ Tough satisfying puzzles 8− Solutions require guides 24 87.8%1,217 reviews 38 Operation: Tango (2021) Online Co-Op · Puzzle · Co-op Campaign · $19.99 + Fun puzzles with teamwork and communication 55+ Excellent cooperative experience with friends 34− Short playable time 18 86.3%8,934 reviews 39 SPRAWL (2023) Controller · Sci-fi · Combat · $4.49 + Fast movement combat 71+ Excellent electronic soundtrack 35− Repetitive combat loop 24 86.6%2,941 reviews 40 Screeps: World (2016) Programming · Strategy · Massively Multiplayer · $19.99 + automation strategy depth 35+ persistent competitive worlds 8− steep learning curve 10 86.4%2,098 reviews 41 Peripeteia (2025) Early Access · Immersive Sim · Dystopian · $24.99 + Open-ended immersive sim gameplay 46+ Atmospheric post-Soviet cyberpunk visuals 25− Jank, glitches, and unfinished systems 11 86.0%3,491 reviews 42 SIMULACRA 2 (2020) Horror · Immersive Sim · Detective · $7.99 86.5%1,691 reviews 43 Replica (2016) Indie · Pixel Graphics · Puzzle · $2.99 85.7%3,533 reviews 44 Operation: Tango - Demo (2020) Online Co-Op · Co-op Campaign · Puzzle · Free 85.5%2,291 reviews 45 Observer: System Redux (2020) Horror · Investigation · Cyberpunk · $29.99 + Atmospheric cyberpunk environments 34+ Compelling dystopian horror narratives 25− Walking-simulator simplicity and tedious sequences 19 85.0%3,032 reviews 46 E.Y.E: Divine Cybermancy (2011) Cyberpunk · RPG · FPS · $9.99 + unique and fun experience 44+ complex philosophical narrative 11− janky and unpolished 14 84.4%8,044 reviews 47 MINDNIGHT (2017) Free to Play · Multiplayer · Social Deduction · Free + Social deduction mechanics 12− Inactive or toxic playerbase 27 84.8%2,958 reviews 48 Dystopia (2009) Free to Play · Multiplayer · Action · Free + Layered cyberspace and tactical combat 18+ Regular team-based online matches 7− Declining or toxic player community 25 85.3%1,143 reviews 49 Bloodstained: Curse of the Moon 2 (2020) Action · Retro · Pixel Graphics · $14.99 + character variety and platforming 26+ alternate endings and episodes 10− excessive difficulty spikes 24 84.5%1,643 reviews 50 Call of Duty: Ghosts (2014) Dog · FPS · Action · $19.79 + Extinction mode praised 13+ Classic, enjoyable multiplayer 5− Dead, hacker-filled multiplayer 16 84.3%2,159 reviews