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Games like Hacklash

If Hacklash is your kind of game, the closest matches are Bach For More Words, Type Hype and Typingvania — 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 Hacklash: Hacklash is a typing horror game where you type against the clock while a hostile AI has a turret aimed at your spine. Survive as long as you can, beat your best scores, and climb the global leaderboards across multiple modes and modifiers.

2026ActionIndieCasual1.99 USDWindowsby Staring Skull Studio
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Steam players who put hours into Hacklash 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. Bach For More Words

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Hacklash fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Hacklash.

    Bach For More Words is a challenging word game where you unscramble a word and select its definition from three related definitions. Then, you'll pair up the remaining definitions with their matching words. You'll find yourself learning new words without even trying with Bach For More Words!

    2026IndieCasualSteam ↗
  2. Type Hype

    WHY THIS

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

    Type to the beat. Letters fall from the top of the screen — type the right keys to the synthwave beat. 54 training levels teach every key, 15 themed exhibition levels push you to mastery, 4 free-roam modes never end. Expert typists welcome.

    2026ActionIndieCasual2.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Typingvania

    WHY THIS

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

    A typing trainer with a focus on variety and accuracy where you type words from real books tailored to your current skill. Speed comes with accuracy and the game will gently push you to be highly accurate.

    2025IndieCasual5.99 USDSteam ↗
  4. Pitchforks & Paragraphs

    WHY THIS

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

    Pitchforks & Paragraphs is an arcade-style medieval typing game where you defend the castle gates from waves of rioting peasants. Type the words on their signs to cast spellballs, stop the advancing mob, build score multipliers through accuracy, survive longer, and climb the global leaderboards.

    2026ActionIndieCasual3.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. LEXICON: Lingua Obscura

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Hacklash fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Hacklash.

    A word based puzzle game where you twist strange rules, uncover hidden patterns, and solve clever linguistic challenges that always feel one step away from revealing something bigger.

    2026StrategyIndieCasualSteam ↗
  6. THE MINIGAME CABINET

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Hacklash fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Hacklash.

    An assorted collection of 15 arcade games, word games, and puzzle games. Whether you want to test your reflexes, challenge your brain, or zone out, THE MINIGAME CABINET always has something to play.

    2026IndieCasual11.99 USDSteam ↗
  7. Type: Turbo

    WHY THIS

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

    Combines platforming and typing mechanics into a high demanding skillset from you to beat whatever comes along the way. Different typing commands will be key to overcome challenges! Type smart, Type creative, Type turbo!

    ActionIndieCasualSteam ↗
  8. pWordle

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Hacklash fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Indie and Casual with Hacklash.

    pWordle is a fun and challenging word puzzle game inspired by the popular game Wordle and is available in multiple languages. With a virtual keyboard, Word of the Day, and Freeplay mode, a jukebox, gallery, players can unlock images and earn Steam achievements while improving their vocabulary.

    2023StrategyIndieCasual2.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

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

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Hacklash on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Hacklash.

    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. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Hacklash on Steam right now. Shares Action and Casual with Hacklash.

    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 ↗
  3. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Hacklash on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Hacklash.

    Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Hacklash on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Hacklash.

    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 ↗
  5. Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Hacklash on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Hacklash.

    "Shower With Your Dad Simulator 2015: Do You Still Shower With Your Dad?" is a fast paced shower-simulation where you shower with your 8-bit dad.It's good, clean fun!

    2015ActionIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Insaniquarium Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Hacklash on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Hacklash.

    The craziest aquarium game ever! Tend to your fish, keep them happy and they'll reward you with coins and jewels. Buy tank upgrades or egg parts which hatch different in-tank pets. These pets can help you feed your fish, collect coins, or even protect against the aliens that will invade your tank.

    2006Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Montaro

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Hacklash on Steam right now. Shares Indie and Casual with Hacklash.

    Montaro is a DOGE.

    2016IndieCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Bejeweled® 3

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Hacklash on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Hacklash.

    The biggest, brightest Bejeweled ever! Discover all-new ways to play the world’s #1 puzzle game. Find your perfect match with 8 breathtaking game modes that meet all your moods.

    2010StrategyCasual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

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

  1. Doki Doki Literature Club!

    WHY THIS

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

    The Literature Club is full of cute girls! Will you write the way into their heart? This game is not suitable for children or those who are easily disturbed.

    2017IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

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

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

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

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  4. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

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

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

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

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

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

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Sheepy: A Short Adventure

    WHY THIS

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

    A Short Handcrafted Pixel Art Platformer that follows Sheepy, an abandoned plushy brought to life. Sheepy: A Short Adventure is the first short game from MrSuicideSheep.

    2024IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. missed messages.

    WHY THIS

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

    ‘goth gf’s iPhone’ airdrops you - accept or decline? A love/horror story about life, death, & memes.

    2019IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Hacklash

How much does Hacklash cost?
Hacklash is listed on Steam at 1.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Hacklash?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Hacklash are Bach For More Words, Type Hype, Typingvania.
Who developed Hacklash?
Hacklash was developed by Staring Skull Studio.

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 Hacklash.

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