# Games like Hack RUN

> The closest matches to Hack RUN: Hacknet, Hacker Evolution, HackHub - Ultimate Hacker Simulator, hack_me 2, and Mainlining. 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 Hacking, like Hack RUN. 7,537 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/365450/)
2. [Hacker Evolution](https://imho.run/games/70100/hacker-evolution) — Also Hacking and Text-Based, like Hack RUN. 268 Steam reviews, 69% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/70100/)
3. [HackHub - Ultimate Hacker Simulator](https://imho.run/games/2980270/hackhub-ultimate-hacker-simulator) — A frequent pick in Hack RUN players' libraries, and another Strategy. 255 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2980270/)
4. [hack_me 2](https://imho.run/games/602890/hack-me-2) — Shares binary decoding with Hack RUN. 113 Steam reviews, 50% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/602890/)
5. [Mainlining](https://imho.run/games/454950/mainlining) — A frequent pick in Hack RUN players' libraries, and another Indie. 237 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/454950/)
6. [Uplink](https://imho.run/games/1510/uplink) — Also Hacking, like Hack RUN. 1,371 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1510/)
7. [Greyhat - A Digital Detective Adventure](https://imho.run/games/1247940/greyhat-a-digital-detective-adventure) — Shares password recovery with Hack RUN. 204 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1247940/)
8. [Grey Hack](https://imho.run/games/605230/grey-hack) — Also Hacking and Text-Based, like Hack RUN. 1,109 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/605230/)
9. [Cyber Manhunt 2: New World - The Hacking Simulator](https://imho.run/games/2421410/cyber-manhunt-2-new-world-the-hacking-simulator) — Shares hint system with Hack RUN. 332 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2421410/)
10. [Midnight Protocol](https://imho.run/games/1162700/midnight-protocol) — A frequent pick in Hack RUN players' libraries, and another Action. 156 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1162700/)
11. [NITE Team 4 - Military Hacking Division](https://imho.run/games/544390/nite-team-4-military-hacking-division) — Also Hacking, like Hack RUN. 784 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/544390/)
12. [hackmud](https://imho.run/games/469920/hackmud) — A frequent pick in Hack RUN players' libraries, and another RPG. 658 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/469920/)
13. [Tech Support: Error Unknown](https://imho.run/games/781480/tech-support-error-unknown) — Also Hacking, like Hack RUN. 439 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/781480/)
14. [Anonymous Hacker Simulator](https://imho.run/games/2487060/anonymous-hacker-simulator) — Also Hacking, like Hack RUN. 278 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2487060/)
15. [Mu Complex](https://imho.run/games/383690/mu-complex) — Also Hacking, like Hack RUN. 114 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/383690/)
16. [Escape Simulator](https://imho.run/games/1435790/escape-simulator) — Shares hint system with Hack RUN. 8,834 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1435790/)
17. [Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You](https://imho.run/games/491950/orwell-keeping-an-eye-on-you) — Also Hacking, like Hack RUN. 4,802 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/491950/)
18. [Dead in Antares](https://imho.run/games/2511800/dead-in-antares) — Same atmospheric mood as Hack RUN. 116 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2511800/)
19. [Quadrilateral Cowboy](https://imho.run/games/240440/quadrilateral-cowboy) — Also Hacking, like Hack RUN. 745 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/240440/)
20. [CaseCracker](https://imho.run/games/1723260/casecracker) — Also Hacking and Text-Based, like Hack RUN. 105 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1723260/)
21. [DROP - System Breach](https://imho.run/games/1902300/drop-system-breach) — Also Hacking, like Hack RUN. 139 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1902300/)
22. [The Operator](https://imho.run/games/1771980/the-operator) — Shares password recovery with Hack RUN. 3,406 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1771980/)
23. [Hack 'n' Slash](https://imho.run/games/246070/hack-n-slash) — Also Hacking, like Hack RUN. 447 Steam reviews, 56% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/246070/)
24. [The Magic Circle](https://imho.run/games/323380/the-magic-circle) — Same atmospheric mood as Hack RUN. 930 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/323380/)

## 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=378110&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=378110&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=378110&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=378110
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/378110
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Hack RUN

Ever wanted to be a hacker? Hack your way into the heart of a mysterious organization to uncover their secrets. Hack RUN® is a game which uses 'old school' command prompts (like DOS or UNIX) that simulate a real operating system. Learn the commands of each system to help you navigate through your adventure.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 378110
- **Developer:** i273 LLC
- **Publisher:** i273 LLC
- **Genres:** Strategy, Adventure, Simulation, Free To Play
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Achievements
- **Released:** Jun 17, 2015
- **Free to play:** yes
- **Platforms:** windows

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/378110/hack-run)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=378110&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/378110/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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