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Games like HackeRPG

If HackeRPG is your kind of game, the closest matches are CODING ROBO, ABI-DOS and JOY OF PROGRAMMING Prologue - Hello World — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About HackeRPG: HackeRPG is a coding-based top-down arena roguelite in which you control a programmer avatar to battle hordes of viruses, bugs, trojans, etc. Upgrade your character, create unique builds, and automate your fights by writing code.

2024ActionStrategyIndieEarly Access4.99 USDWindows · macOS · Linuxby Fellow Pablo
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Steam players who put hours into HackeRPG also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. CODING ROBO

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for HackeRPG fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with HackeRPG.

    Learn programming in a fun way! An educational game that teaches the basics of programming and algorithmic logic. No prior knowledge of programming is required to play.

    2023ActionStrategyIndie9.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. ABI-DOS

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for HackeRPG fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with HackeRPG.

    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.

    2024StrategyIndieSimulationFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. JOY OF PROGRAMMING Prologue - Hello World

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for HackeRPG fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with HackeRPG.

    Use real Python code to automate machines, robots, drones and more and solve existing bite-sized programming challenges. Play this free prologue for the upcoming full game JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator.

    StrategyIndieSimulationSteam ↗
  4. JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for HackeRPG fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with HackeRPG.

    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.

    2025StrategyIndieSimulation17.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Crystania Wars 2

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for HackeRPG fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with HackeRPG.

    A brand new tactical tower defense game series! Unique roguelike and Unique survival gameplay !

    2023ActionStrategyIndie0.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Ancient Demon Shadow

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for HackeRPG fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Strategy with HackeRPG.

    Set in a vibrant and diverse otherworld, players will navigate through intricate puzzles, collect experience points, and train themselves to become stronger. Utilizing a variety of weapons and magic, they must eliminate massive creatures and monsters.

    2024ActionStrategyIndie6.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Overhead

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for HackeRPG fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with HackeRPG.

    Write code to command your defenses. Overhead is a strategy game where your code is your weapon; script turret (or sensor) behavior in JavaScript, TypeScript, Rust, Go, or any WASM language. Every scenario is seeded and deterministic. Write a better script, get a better score.

    StrategyIndieSimulationSteam ↗
  8. Quantum Odyssey

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for HackeRPG fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Early Access with HackeRPG.

    Master the most counter-intuitive logic in existence. Created by the researchers who defined Quantum Literacy, Quantum Odyssey is an open-ended puzzle game where you craft real quantum algorithms. Optimize 500+ challenges, hack other players, and gain insights textbooks can’t provide.

    2025IndieSimulationEarly Access17.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below HackeRPG at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under HackeRPG on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with HackeRPG.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under HackeRPG on Steam right now. Shares Indie with HackeRPG.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~70% under HackeRPG on Steam right now. Shares Indie with HackeRPG.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under HackeRPG on Steam right now. Shares Action with HackeRPG.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. STAR WARS™ Republic Commando™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under HackeRPG on Steam right now. Shares Action with HackeRPG.

    You are the leader of an elite squad of Republic Commandos, your mission is to infiltrate, dominate, and ultimately, annihilate the enemy. Your squad will follow your orders and your lead, working together as a team - instinctively, intelligently, instantly. You are their leader. They are your weapon.

    2009Action2.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~80% under HackeRPG on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with HackeRPG.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. STAR WARS™ Jedi Knight - Jedi Academy™

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under HackeRPG on Steam right now. Shares Action with HackeRPG.

    Forge your weapon and follow the path of the Jedi Jedi Knight: Jedi Academy is the latest installment of the highly acclaimed Jedi Knight series. Take on the role of a new student eager to learn the ways of the Force from Jedi Master Luke Skywalker.

    2009Action2.49 USDSteam ↗
  8. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~60% under HackeRPG on Steam right now. Shares Indie with HackeRPG.

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Awaria

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with HackeRPG.

    Awaria is a short game about working in haunted maintenance tunnels.

    2024ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Disfigure

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with HackeRPG.

    Disfigure is a grim-dark action rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs!

    2023ActionIndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Waves

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with HackeRPG.

    Waves is an Arcade Twin-Stick Shooter that's all about High Scores. Build your combo and drop bombs in pursuit of Leaderboard dominance over seven game-modes!

    2011ActionIndieFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Shape of Dreams: Prologue

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with HackeRPG.

    《Shape of Dreams: Prologue》is a unique game that blends action roguelite with MOBA-style gameplay. Edit your character's Memories to create your own champion. Face all challenges alone or play with friends in up to 4-player co-op.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Aimlabs

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with HackeRPG.

    Aimlabs is the aim trainer of choice for over 45 Million players, from beginners to esports pros. Our unique aim analysis optimizes your gameplay, targets your weaknesses & builds key skills for any FPS game! Time to warm up with our unlimited scenarios & rank up in-game!

    2023ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Dota Underlords

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Strategy with HackeRPG.

    Hire a crew and destroy your rivals in this new strategy battler set in the world of Dota. Introducing Season One: Explore White Spire and earn rewards on the Battle Pass. Pick from several different game modes, play on your own or with friends, and take advantage of crossplay on PC and mobile.

    2019StrategyFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Realm of the Mad God Exalt

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with HackeRPG.

    Embark on an exhilarating journey into the pixelated Realm of the Mad God! Join, an action-packed, free-to-play MMO bullet hell game. Discover a world with danger, challenges, and hidden treasures as you battle through waves of enemies. Team up with players and conquer dungeons to become a legend!

    2012ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Bloons TD Battles 2

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Strategy with HackeRPG.

    From the creators of Bloons TD6... Bloons TD Battles 2 is a brand new installment of the top-rated head-to-head tower defense game. Gather your Hero, choose your team of powerful Monkey Towers, and prepare to battle one on one against other players and relentless waves of Bloons!

    2021ActionStrategyIndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about HackeRPG

How much does HackeRPG cost?
HackeRPG is listed on Steam at 4.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to HackeRPG?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside HackeRPG are CODING ROBO, ABI-DOS, JOY OF PROGRAMMING Prologue - Hello World.
Who developed HackeRPG?
HackeRPG was developed by Fellow Pablo.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on HackeRPG.

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