# Games like Hacker Evolution

> The closest matches to Hacker Evolution: Uplink, Anonymous Hacker Simulator, Hacknet, Hacker Evolution: Untold, and Grey Hack. 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. [Uplink](https://imho.run/games/1510/uplink) — Shares hardware upgrades with Hacker Evolution. 1,371 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1510/)
2. [Anonymous Hacker Simulator](https://imho.run/games/2487060/anonymous-hacker-simulator) — Shares password cracking with Hacker Evolution. 278 Steam reviews, 82% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2487060/)
3. [Hacknet](https://imho.run/games/365450/hacknet) — Also Hacking and Typing, like Hacker Evolution. 7,537 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/365450/)
4. [Hacker Evolution: Untold](https://imho.run/games/70110/hacker-evolution-untold) — Also Hacking, like Hacker Evolution. 94 Steam reviews, 62% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/70110/)
5. [Grey Hack](https://imho.run/games/605230/grey-hack) — A frequent pick in Hacker Evolution players' libraries, and another Indie. 1,109 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/605230/)
6. [Hacker Simulator](https://imho.run/games/1754840/hacker-simulator) — Also Hacking and Typing, like Hacker Evolution. 777 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1754840/)
7. [Cyber Manhunt](https://imho.run/games/1216710/cyber-manhunt) — Also Hacking and Cyberpunk, like Hacker Evolution. 791 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1216710/)
8. [Midnight Protocol](https://imho.run/games/1162700/midnight-protocol) — A frequent pick in Hacker Evolution players' libraries, and another Action. 156 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1162700/)
9. [HackHub - Ultimate Hacker Simulator](https://imho.run/games/2980270/hackhub-ultimate-hacker-simulator) — A frequent pick in Hacker Evolution players' libraries, and another Strategy. 255 Steam reviews, 87% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2980270/)
10. [IT Specialist Simulator](https://imho.run/games/3266090/it-specialist-simulator) — Also Typing and Education, like Hacker Evolution. 201 Steam reviews, 77% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/3266090/)
11. [World of Haiku](https://imho.run/games/1856090/world-of-haiku) — A frequent pick in Hacker Evolution players' libraries, and another RPG. 132 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1856090/)
12. [Quadrilateral Cowboy](https://imho.run/games/240440/quadrilateral-cowboy) — Also Hacking and Cyberpunk, like Hacker Evolution. 745 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/240440/)
13. [System Shock](https://imho.run/games/482400/system-shock) — Also Cyberpunk, like Hacker Evolution. 7,516 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/482400/)
14. [Duskers](https://imho.run/games/254320/duskers) — Also Hacking and Typing, like Hacker Evolution. 1,932 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/254320/)
15. [SIMULACRA 2](https://imho.run/games/1011190/simulacra-2) — Also Hacking and Text-Based, like Hacker Evolution. 632 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1011190/)
16. [Mainlining](https://imho.run/games/454950/mainlining) — Also Hacking and Typing, like Hacker Evolution. 237 Steam reviews, 76% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/454950/)
17. [Tech Support: Error Unknown](https://imho.run/games/781480/tech-support-error-unknown) — Shares resource allocation with Hacker Evolution. 439 Steam reviews, 78% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/781480/)
18. [XXX_CYBERRAT_XXX](https://imho.run/games/2132430/xxx-cyberrat-xxx) — Also Hacking and Cyberpunk, like Hacker Evolution. 99 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2132430/)
19. [Hack RUN](https://imho.run/games/378110/hack-run) — Also Hacking and Text-Based, like Hacker Evolution. 148 Steam reviews, 83% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/378110/)
20. [hackmud](https://imho.run/games/469920/hackmud) — Also Hacking and Cyberpunk, like Hacker Evolution. 658 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/469920/)
21. [The Operator](https://imho.run/games/1771980/the-operator) — Same atmospheric mood as Hacker Evolution. 3,406 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1771980/)
22. [CaseCracker](https://imho.run/games/1723260/casecracker) — Also Hacking and Typing, like Hacker Evolution. 105 Steam reviews, 86% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1723260/)
23. [Deus Ex: Human Revolution - Director's Cut](https://imho.run/games/238010/deus-ex-human-revolution-director-s-cut) — Also Cyberpunk, like Hacker Evolution. 13,248 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/238010/)
24. [Citizen Sleeper 2: Starward Vector](https://imho.run/games/2442460/citizen-sleeper-2-starward-vector) — Also Cyberpunk and Text-Based, like Hacker Evolution. 1,721 Steam reviews, 92% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2442460/)

## 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=70100&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=70100&n=20&coop=true
- Free games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=70100&n=20&free=true
- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=70100
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/70100
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Hacker Evolution

Hacker Evolution is a hacking simulation game, featuring unparalleled graphics and features. You play the role of a former intelligence agent, specializing in computer security. When a chain of events sets off worldwide, leaving critical service disabled, you assume the role a computer hacker to find out what happened and attempt to stop...

## Game info

- **AppID:** 70100
- **Developer:** exosyphen studios
- **Publisher:** exosyphen studios
- **Genres:** Simulation
- **Categories:** Single-player, Steam Trading Cards, Family Sharing
- **Released:** Sep 14, 2010
- **Free to play:** no
- **Platforms:** windows, mac, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/70100/hacker-evolution)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=70100&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/70100/)
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