# Games like Grey Hack

> The closest matches to Grey Hack: Hacknet, hackmud, Hacker Simulator, World Wide Hack, and Anonymous 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 Grey Hack. 7,537 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/365450/)
2. [hackmud](https://imho.run/games/469920/hackmud) — A frequent pick in Grey Hack players' libraries, and another RPG. 658 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/469920/)
3. [Hacker Simulator](https://imho.run/games/1754840/hacker-simulator) — A frequent pick in Grey Hack players' libraries, and another Indie. 777 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1754840/)
4. [World Wide Hack](https://imho.run/games/1765690/world-wide-hack) — Also Programming and Hacking, like Grey Hack. 51 Steam reviews, 61% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1765690/)
5. [Anonymous Hacker Simulator](https://imho.run/games/2487060/anonymous-hacker-simulator) — Also Hacking and Typing, like Grey Hack. 278 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2487060/)
6. [Screeps: World](https://imho.run/games/464350/screeps-world) — A frequent pick in Grey Hack players' libraries, and another Strategy. 1,221 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/464350/)
7. [Uplink](https://imho.run/games/1510/uplink) — Also Programming and Hacking, like Grey Hack. 1,371 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1510/)
8. [HackHub - Ultimate Hacker Simulator](https://imho.run/games/2980270/hackhub-ultimate-hacker-simulator) — Also Hacking and Typing, like Grey Hack. 255 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2980270/)
9. [Midnight Protocol](https://imho.run/games/1162700/midnight-protocol) — A frequent pick in Grey Hack players' libraries, and another Action. 156 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1162700/)
10. [IT Specialist Simulator](https://imho.run/games/3266090/it-specialist-simulator) — Also Programming and Typing, like Grey Hack. 201 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3266090/)
11. [EXAPUNKS](https://imho.run/games/716490/exapunks) — Also Programming and Hacking, like Grey Hack. 1,125 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/716490/)
12. [Mainlining](https://imho.run/games/454950/mainlining) — Also Programming and Hacking, like Grey Hack. 237 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/454950/)
13. [Quadrilateral Cowboy](https://imho.run/games/240440/quadrilateral-cowboy) — Also Programming and Hacking, like Grey Hack. 745 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/240440/)
14. [Turing Complete](https://imho.run/games/1444480/turing-complete) — A frequent pick in Grey Hack players' libraries, and another Simulation. 2,703 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1444480/)
15. [Duskers](https://imho.run/games/254320/duskers) — Also Programming and Hacking, like Grey Hack. 1,932 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/254320/)
16. [Starbase](https://imho.run/games/454120/starbase) — Also Programming and Massively Multiplayer, like Grey Hack. 4,344 Steam reviews, 55% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/454120/)
17. [SHENZHEN I/O](https://imho.run/games/504210/shenzhen-i-o) — Also Programming and Hacking, like Grey Hack. 2,198 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/504210/)
18. [JOY OF PROGRAMMING - Software Engineering Simulator](https://imho.run/games/2216770/joy-of-programming-software-engineering-simulator) — Also Programming and Hacking, like Grey Hack. 233 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2216770/)
19. [Hack RUN](https://imho.run/games/378110/hack-run) — Also Hacking and Text-Based, like Grey Hack. 148 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/378110/)
20. [NITE Team 4 - Military Hacking Division](https://imho.run/games/544390/nite-team-4-military-hacking-division) — Also Hacking, like Grey Hack. 784 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/544390/)
21. [while True: learn()](https://imho.run/games/619150/while-true-learn) — Also Programming and Education, like Grey Hack. 3,144 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/619150/)
22. [EVE Online](https://imho.run/games/8500/eve-online) — Also Massively Multiplayer, like Grey Hack. 22,693 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/8500/)
23. [Comet 64](https://imho.run/games/1397290/comet-64) — Also Programming and Hacking, like Grey Hack. 143 Steam reviews, 73% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1397290/)
24. [Cyber Manhunt](https://imho.run/games/1216710/cyber-manhunt) — Also Hacking and Cyberpunk, like Grey Hack. 791 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1216710/)

## 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=605230&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=605230&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=605230&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=605230
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/605230
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Grey Hack

Grey Hack is a massively multiplayer hacking simulator that tasks players with navigating realistic cybersecurity challenges across procedurally generated computer networks. The simulation employs genuine Linux terminal emulation and supports scripting language integration, creating a technically demanding environment where players develop authentic hacking skills. Reviewers highlight the immersive nature of the experience, noting that the steep learning curve contributes to a compelling sense of achievement. Players describe the realistic hacking scenarios and community-driven tools as particularly engaging hooks, with many praising the educational value in cybersecurity concepts. The game offers a lengthy, sit-down session structure designed for those seeking a challenging sandbox experience, currently available at $19.99 on Steam with playable status on Steam Deck, and holds an 89% positive rating from over 1100 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 605230
- **Developer:** Loading Home
- **Publisher:** Loading Home
- **Genres:** Indie, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Early Access
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Single-player, MMO, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Workshop, Online PvP, Online Co-op, PvP, Family Sharing, Co-op
- **Released:** Dec 14, 2017
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows, mac, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/605230/grey-hack)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=605230&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/605230/)
- [Personalized recommendations](https://imho.run/) — sign in with Steam or paste a SteamID for a library-aware ranking

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