Games like Quadrilateral Cowboy

92% positive from 1,002 reviewsReleased 201623% finish itSteam Deck Playable$19.99

What it is

This is a first-person cyberpunk adventure game where players hack security systems using a command-line interface to complete heists. It offers player choice in approach and features unique cybernetic tools.

What players liked

Players praise its unique hacking puzzles and highly interactable environments, offering creative freedom akin to an immersive sim.

The catch

Years old bugs break the hacking deck and crash the game, and are still unfixed.

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 92% positive, but with 1,002 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Quadrilateral Cowboy

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 Indie.

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Grey Hack

90% positive from 1,837 reviews2017Deck Playable

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

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

The catchSteep learning curve; assumes coding and Linux knowledge

Both are tagged Hacking, Programming and Indie.

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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 Indie.

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Observer: System Redux

85% positive from 2,954 reviews202050% finish itDeck Verified

Cyberpunk horror game where you hack into minds to solve crimes. Explore twisted dreams and uncover dark secrets in a dystopian future.

What players likedPlayers praise its excellent cyberpunk horror, comparing it to Cronos, Silent Hill, and Cronenberg for its trippy story, visuals, and mind-hacking.

The catchNonstop glitch effects, flicker and motion blur make it physically nauseating to play.

Both are tagged Hacking, Cyberpunk and Adventure.

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Uplink

91% positive from 2,419 reviews2006Deck Playable

Uplink is a simulation game where players hack systems, steal data, and manipulate evidence. The core loop involves completing contracts, upgrading tools, and making choices that affect the story.

The catchThe tutorial and help explain almost nothing, so you fail without learning why.

Both are tagged Hacking, Cyberpunk and Indie.

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Untrusted

82% positive from 1,279 reviews202128% finish it

Untrusted is a 10-16 player online social deduction game where players hack or prevent hacking. It features deception, deduction, and a race against the clock to gain root access.

What players likedPlayers praise this deduction game, similar to Among Us, for its diverse roles, in-depth manual, and great music.

The catchThe playerbase is so small that lobbies rarely fill and matches are hard to find.

Both are tagged Hacking, Cyberpunk and Indie.

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