Games like Grey Hack

90% positive from 1,837 reviewsReleased 2017Steam Deck Playable$19.99

What it is

Multiplayer hacking simulator with a persistent world. Players use real UNIX commands and exploits to explore and manipulate procedurally generated networks.

What players liked

Players praise Grey Hack as a realistic hacking sandbox, unlike puzzle games, that teaches systems thinking and red teaming.

The catch

Steep learning curve; assumes coding and Linux knowledge

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 90% positive, but with 1,837 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Grey Hack

Turing Complete

96% positive from 5,305 reviews202120% finish itDeck Playable

This is a puzzle simulation game where players build complex computer systems from basic logic gates. It offers a deep, educational experience in computer architecture and programming fundamentals.

What players likedPlayers praise "Turing Complete" as a gamified, interactive "Nand2Tetris" course that teaches computer architecture and logic gates.

Both are tagged Hacking, Programming and Early Access.

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TIS-100

97% positive from 2,574 reviews2015Deck Unsupported

A puzzle game where players rewrite assembly code to repair a parallel computer. It features competitive optimization and sandbox creation with an 80s computer manual aesthetic.

What players likedPlayers say it's like old-school programming or puzzles, and they praise its ability to teach assembly language.

The catchThere is no in game tutorial, so learning the system means reading an external manual.

Both are tagged Hacking, Programming and Simulation.

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EXAPUNKS

96% positive from 1,368 reviews2018Deck Playable

Open-ended programming puzzle game where you write viruses to hack systems. Features competitive hacking and user-created puzzles.

What players likedPlayers praise EXAPUNKS as a challenging yet accessible puzzle game, comparable to Opus Magnum, that teaches programming and problem-solving.

The catchRules sit in an external manual you must alt tab to read, and tutorials barely teach.

Both are tagged Hacking, Programming and Simulation.

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Screeps: World

86% positive from 2,081 reviews2016Deck Unsupported

MMO strategy sandbox where players code JavaScript AI to control persistent units for resource management and territorial conquest. It offers a strategic, automated gameplay experience for programmers.

What players likedIt's like a strategy game where you win by coding, praised for its deep, free-form system maintenance.

The catchThe native client carried a code execution exploit the devs dismissed for years.

Both are tagged Programming, Massively Multiplayer and Simulation.

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Peripeteia

86% positive from 3,139 reviews2025Deck Playable

Cyberpunk immersive sim with first/third-person shooter, stealth, and RPG elements. Explore a vast, unmarked city and use diverse tools to solve problems.

What players likedPlayers praise its immersive sim freedom, atmosphere, and exploration, reminiscent of Deus Ex, STALKER, and old Fallout.

The catchLevels are huge and empty, so most of the time goes on aimless walking.

Both are tagged Hacking, Early Access and Simulation.

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Welcome to the Game II

84% positive from 3,456 reviews20181% finish itDeck Unsupported

This is a deep web exploration horror game. Players use a simulated computer to find hidden hashes and decrypt the shadow web.

What players likedPlayers find it a unique, acquired taste that's more enjoyable to watch than play, offering a fair yet challenging experience.

The catchNothing is explained and unfair RNG can end a long run, so a guide is near essential.

Both are tagged Hacking, Simulation and Indie.

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