Games like Uplink

91% positive from 2,419 reviewsReleased 2006Steam Deck Playable$11.99

What it is

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 catch

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

Why it is here

It is here because it sits in the band this site looks at: well reviewed at 91% positive, but with 2,419 reviews, far fewer than the household names carry.

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Six games like Uplink

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 Indie.

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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, Strategy and Simulation.

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CaseCracker

90% positive from 3,383 reviews202234% finish itDeck Playable

A detective simulation game where players actively search a database for clues to solve interconnected cases. It features a fragmented deduction system and requires thorough investigation to uncover the truth.

What players likedPlayers praise the engrossing, text-based investigations that feel like a satisfying wiki walk, where clues intertwine and logic is key.

The catchClue entry only accepts one exact phrase, so you get stuck guessing wording.

Both are tagged Hacking, Strategy 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, Simulation and Indie.

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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, Simulation 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, Simulation and Indie.

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