# Games like Uplink

> The closest matches to Uplink: Hacknet, Hacker Evolution, Quadrilateral Cowboy, Midnight Protocol, and hackmud. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Hacknet](https://imho.run/games/365450/hacknet) — Also Programming and Hacking, like Uplink. 7,537 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/365450/)
2. [Hacker Evolution](https://imho.run/games/70100/hacker-evolution) — Shares hardware upgrades with Uplink. 268 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/70100/)
3. [Quadrilateral Cowboy](https://imho.run/games/240440/quadrilateral-cowboy) — A frequent pick in Uplink players' libraries, and another Action. 745 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/240440/)
4. [Midnight Protocol](https://imho.run/games/1162700/midnight-protocol) — Also Programming and Hacking, like Uplink. 156 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1162700/)
5. [hackmud](https://imho.run/games/469920/hackmud) — A frequent pick in Uplink players' libraries, and another RPG. 658 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/469920/)
6. [Mainlining](https://imho.run/games/454950/mainlining) — A frequent pick in Uplink players' libraries, and another Indie. 237 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/454950/)
7. [FTL: Faster Than Light](https://imho.run/games/212680/ftl-faster-than-light) — Also Real-Time with Pause and Perma Death, like Uplink. 46,262 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/212680/)
8. [Else Heart.Break()](https://imho.run/games/400110/else-heart-break) — Also Programming and Hacking, like Uplink. 280 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/400110/)
9. [Invisible, Inc.](https://imho.run/games/243970/invisible-inc) — Also Perma Death and Cyberpunk, like Uplink. 3,511 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/243970/)
10. [Grey Hack](https://imho.run/games/605230/grey-hack) — Also Programming and Hacking, like Uplink. 1,109 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/605230/)
11. [EXAPUNKS](https://imho.run/games/716490/exapunks) — Also Programming and Hacking, like Uplink. 1,125 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/716490/)
12. [Hack 'n' Slash](https://imho.run/games/246070/hack-n-slash) — Also Programming and Hacking, like Uplink. 447 Steam reviews, 56% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/246070/)
13. [XXX_CYBERRAT_XXX](https://imho.run/games/2132430/xxx-cyberrat-xxx) — Also Hacking and Cyberpunk, like Uplink. 99 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2132430/)
14. [Duskers](https://imho.run/games/254320/duskers) — A frequent pick in Uplink players' libraries, and another Strategy. 1,932 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/254320/)
15. [Anonymous Hacker Simulator](https://imho.run/games/2487060/anonymous-hacker-simulator) — Also Hacking and Cyberpunk, like Uplink. 278 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2487060/)
16. [DEFCON](https://imho.run/games/1520/defcon) — Same stressful mood as Uplink. 2,711 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1520/)
17. [Tech Support: Error Unknown](https://imho.run/games/781480/tech-support-error-unknown) — Also Hacking, like Uplink. 439 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/781480/)
18. [Silicon Dreams  |  cyberpunk interrogation](https://imho.run/games/1272070/silicon-dreams-cyberpunk-interrogation) — Also Experimental and Cyberpunk, like Uplink. 196 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1272070/)
19. [Jack Move](https://imho.run/games/1099640/jack-move) — Also Hacking and Cyberpunk, like Uplink. 458 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1099640/)
20. [World Wide Hack](https://imho.run/games/1765690/world-wide-hack) — Also Programming and Hacking, like Uplink. 51 Steam reviews, 61% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1765690/)
21. [Net.Attack() - Code or Die!](https://imho.run/games/3047370/net-attack-code-or-die) — Also Programming and Hacking, like Uplink. 155 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3047370/)
22. [Heat Signature](https://imho.run/games/268130/heat-signature) — Also Real-Time with Pause and Perma Death, like Uplink. 6,133 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/268130/)
23. [Cyber Attack](https://imho.run/games/1230560/cyber-attack) — Also Hacking, like Uplink. 60 Steam reviews, 67% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1230560/)
24. [DROP - System Breach](https://imho.run/games/1902300/drop-system-breach) — Also Hacking, like Uplink. 139 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1902300/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1510&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1510&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1510&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=1510
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/1510
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Uplink

Developed by Introversion Software in 2006, Uplink is a strategy and indie title priced at $11.99 USD. Players take on the role of freelance hackers navigating risky corporate contracts across a cyberpunk digital landscape. The simulation centers on GUI-based hacking mechanics where players infiltrate systems, execute missions, manage logs, and upgrade hardware while tracking consequences. Reviewers highlight the atmospheric, retro experience that captures 90s movie hacking tension, with players finding satisfaction when outsmarting federal agents. Mods available through the Steam Workshop continuously refresh the experience, and the title runs in playable condition on Steam Deck. The game offers a challenging, medium-length solo session for approximately $12, with an overwhelmingly positive reception from over 1,300 Steam reviewers.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 1510
- **Developer:** Introversion Software
- **Publisher:** Introversion Software
- **Genres:** Strategy, Indie
- **Categories:** Single-player, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Aug 23, 2006
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 75
- **Platforms:** windows, mac, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/1510/uplink)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=1510&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1510/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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