# Games like Hacky

> The closest matches to Hacky: Hacknet, HackHub - Ultimate Hacker Simulator, Anonymous Hacker Simulator, Uplink, and Hacker Simulator. 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 Hacky. 7,537 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/365450/)
2. [HackHub - Ultimate Hacker Simulator](https://imho.run/games/2980270/hackhub-ultimate-hacker-simulator) — Shares real time combat and replayability with Hacky. 255 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2980270/)
3. [Anonymous Hacker Simulator](https://imho.run/games/2487060/anonymous-hacker-simulator) — Explores simulation, like Hacky. 278 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2487060/)
4. [Uplink](https://imho.run/games/1510/uplink) — A frequent pick in Hacky players' libraries, and another Strategy. 1,371 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1510/)
5. [Hacker Simulator](https://imho.run/games/1754840/hacker-simulator) — Shares time pressure with Hacky. 777 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1754840/)
6. [Net.Attack() - Code or Die!](https://imho.run/games/3047370/net-attack-code-or-die) — Shares build variety and roguelite progression with Hacky. 155 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3047370/)
7. [Midnight Protocol](https://imho.run/games/1162700/midnight-protocol) — A frequent pick in Hacky players' libraries, and another Action. 156 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1162700/)
8. [Duskers](https://imho.run/games/254320/duskers) — Shares procedural generation and resource management with Hacky. 1,932 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/254320/)
9. [Quadrilateral Cowboy](https://imho.run/games/240440/quadrilateral-cowboy) — Also Programming and Hacking, like Hacky. 745 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/240440/)
10. [Into The Grid](https://imho.run/games/2576200/into-the-grid) — Shares checkpoint system and build variety with Hacky. 96 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2576200/)
11. [Grey Hack](https://imho.run/games/605230/grey-hack) — A frequent pick in Hacky players' libraries, and another Indie. 1,109 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/605230/)
12. [Rocket Rats](https://imho.run/games/3069810/rocket-rats) — Shares combo based combat and real time combat with Hacky. 668 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3069810/)
13. [Mainlining](https://imho.run/games/454950/mainlining) — Also Programming and Hacking, like Hacky. 237 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/454950/)
14. [The Great Rebellion](https://imho.run/games/2732820/the-great-rebellion) — Shares combo based combat and replayability with Hacky. 391 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2732820/)
15. [Cyber Manhunt](https://imho.run/games/1216710/cyber-manhunt) — Also Hacking and Crime, like Hacky. 791 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1216710/)
16. [hackmud](https://imho.run/games/469920/hackmud) — A frequent pick in Hacky players' libraries, and another RPG. 658 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/469920/)
17. [Anomaly Agent](https://imho.run/games/2378620/anomaly-agent) — Shares checkpoint system and skill progression with Hacky. 1,031 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2378620/)
18. [IT Specialist Simulator](https://imho.run/games/3266090/it-specialist-simulator) — Also Programming and Typing, like Hacky. 201 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3266090/)
19. [Comet 64](https://imho.run/games/1397290/comet-64) — Also Programming and Hacking, like Hacky. 143 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1397290/)
20. [Auto Rogue](https://imho.run/games/3553210/auto-rogue) — Shares combo based combat and build variety with Hacky. 209 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3553210/)
21. [EXAPUNKS](https://imho.run/games/716490/exapunks) — Shares procedural generation with Hacky. 1,125 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/716490/)
22. [Balatro](https://imho.run/games/2379780/balatro) — Also Rogue-lite and Rogue-like, like Hacky. 99,852 Steam reviews, 98% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2379780/)
23. [Witching Stone](https://imho.run/games/2693530/witching-stone) — Shares loadout customization and skill progression with Hacky. 124 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2693530/)
24. [Rogue Bit](https://imho.run/games/949790/rogue-bit) — Also Programming and Hacking, like Hacky. 71 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/949790/)

## 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=3292980&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3292980&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3292980&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=3292980
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/3292980
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Hacky

The ultimate "Hollywood Hacker" simulator for when you want to look busy, dangerous, and incredibly tech-savvy.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 3292980
- **Developer:** Cuddle Code
- **Publisher:** Cuddle Code
- **Genres:** Indie, Simulation
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing, Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, Adjustable Difficulty
- **Released:** Nov 1, 2024
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/3292980/hacky)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=3292980&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3292980/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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