Best Hacking games on Steam
Unlike generic lists, our strategy game recommendations use a rigorous analysis of Steam user reviews to identify and feature only the best, community-validated hacking games. For those who prefer not to search, lists of the most played, top deals and best free hacking games are available at the bottom of the page.
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Access Denied
Access Denied is a puzzle game in the world where for storage of personal data are used special device in the form of protected boxes. Imagine yourself in the role of the professional cracker of such devices and test your skills for 36 different levels.
Watch_Dogs® 2
Welcome to San Francisco. Play as Marcus, a brilliant young hacker, and join the most notorious hacker group, DedSec. Your objective: execute the biggest hack of history.
SHENZHEN I/O
BUILD CIRCUITS. WRITE CODE. RTFM.
Screeps: World
Screeps: World is an open source MMO RTS sandbox game for programming enthusiasts, wherein the core mechanic is programming your units AI. You control your colony by writing JavaScript which operates 24/7 in the single persistent open world filled by other players on par with you.
Orwell: Keeping an Eye On You
Big Brother has arrived - and it’s you. Investigate the lives of citizens to find those responsible for a series of terror attacks. Information from the internet, personal communications and private files are all accessible to you. But, be warned, the information you supply will have consequences.
hackmud
hackmud is a text-based multiplayer hacking simulator for keyboard-compatible personal home computers. Crack protected systems and solve puzzles as you explore the abandoned internet of the future. Write scripts to protect your winnings and trick other players. Lose everything. Get it back.
System Crash
System Crash is a story-driven cyberpunk collectible card game inspired by Blade Runner and Neuromancer. When corporations own everything and the line between man and machine is blurred, your only option is to fight to survive!
Quadrilateral Cowboy
When you have a top-of-the-line hacking deck armed with a 56.6k modem and a staggering 256k RAM, it means just one thing: you answer only to the highest bidder.
Welcome to the Game
Welcome to the Game is a creepy horror/puzzle game that takes you into the world of the Deep Web. Explore the Deep Web with the sole purpose of trying to find a Red Room, an online service / website that allows you to see and participate in interactive torture and murder.
Glitchspace
Glitchspace is about reprogramming the game to solve puzzles. Trapped in an abstract cyberspace world, your way forward uses visual programming to edit environmental geometry, whilst unlocking key programming concepts along the way.
Pony Island
Pony Island is a suspense puzzle game in disguise. You are in limbo, trapped in a malevolent and malfunctioning arcade machine devised by the devil himself. It is not a game about ponies.
Waves 2: Notorious
Waves 2: Notorious is an arcade twin-stick shooter set in Cyberspace. Build Combos, earn Adrenaline and unleash powerful Burst attacks as you Dive into the Net and do battle against an AI that adapts to your weaknesses!
Clandestine
Clandestine is a 2-player or singleplayer stealth/hacking game set in 1996. Asymmetrical co-op allows one player to take the role of the spy while a friend provides overwatch and assistance as the hacker, and unravel a post-Cold War espionage conspiracy.
Else Heart.Break()
A game about friendship, love and technology in a place where bits have replaced atoms.
The Black Watchmen
Become a Secret Agent and investigate paranormal activities in this dark Lovecraftian universe. This Alternate Reality Game will have you explore complex puzzles in-game but also in real-life; interacting with real websites, companies, and NPCs that we created as part of our universe.
TIS-100
TIS-100 is an open-ended programming game by Zachtronics, the creators of SpaceChem and Infinifactory, in which you rewrite corrupted code segments to repair the TIS-100 and unlock its secrets. It’s the assembly language programming game you never asked for!
Invisible Apartment
Cyberpunk Visual Novel about a girl hacker struggling in a modern World. The story revolves around surveillance, hacking, artificial intelligence, cybernetic implants and those who want to lead a normal life in a high-tech society.
Republique
Help a woman named Hope escape in a thrilling and topical stealth-action game that explores the perils of government surveillance in the Internet Age.
Watch_Dogs™
In today's hyper-connected world, Chicago operates under ctOS, the most advanced computer network in America.
Call of Duty®: Ghosts
Outnumbered and outgunned, but not outmatched.Call of Duty®: Ghosts is an extraordinary step forward for one of the largest entertainment franchises of all-time. This new chapter in the Call of Duty® franchise features a new dynamic where players are on the side of a crippled nation fighting not for freedom, or liberty, but simply to...
Most played hacking games on Steam
Take a look at the top hacking games that are currently attracting the largest player bases on the Steam platform, as of April 30th 2025.
1. Bitburner
Bitburner is a programming-based incremental game. Write scripts in JavaScript to automate gameplay, learn skills, play minigames, solve puzzles, and more in this cyberpunk text-based incremental RPG. Bitburner is a programming, idler and automation game developed by Fulcrum Games, Hydroflame and over 250 github contributors and published by Fulcrum Games. Released on December 10th 2021 has received 6,560 reviews of which 6,241 were positive and 319 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game has hit the top spot as the #1 most played hacking game, thanks to its 508 peak concurrent players over the last day.
9.2
6,241
319
508
players
2. Watch_Dogs® 2
Welcome to San Francisco. Play as Marcus, a brilliant young hacker, and join the most notorious hacker group, DedSec. Your objective: execute the biggest hack of history. Watch_Dogs® 2 is a open world, hacking and illuminati game developed and published by Ubisoft. Released on November 28th 2016 has received 81,873 reviews of which 67,797 were positive and 14,076 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. While seeing 425 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #2 among hacking games based on player count.
8.2
67,797
14,076
425
players
3. Watch_Dogs™
In today's hyper-connected world, Chicago operates under ctOS, the most advanced computer network in America. Watch_Dogs™ is a open world, hacking and action game developed and published by Ubisoft. Released on May 26th 2014 has received 45,366 reviews of which 35,436 were positive and 9,930 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. While seeing 313 players online at once in the last 24 hours, this game is currently ranked #3 among hacking games based on player count.
7.7
35,436
9,930
313
players
4. Grey Hack
Grey Hack is a massively multiplayer hacking simulator game. You're a hacker with full freedom to act as you wish on a vast network of procedurally generated computers. Grey Hack is a hacking, simulation and programming game developed and published by Loading Home. Released on December 14th 2017 has received 1,565 reviews of which 1,413 were positive and 152 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.6 out of 10. The game currently holds the #4 spot among the most played hacking games.
8.6
1,413
152
46
players
5. Anonymous Hacker Simulator
Step into the shoes of a skilled Anonymous hacker and embark on a mission to unveil the truth hidden behind a sinister organization's plans to monitor civilian data and enforce mass surveillance. Anonymous Hacker Simulator is a simulation, hacking and typing game developed by Sicarius and published by G-DEVS.com and CreativeForge Games. Released on April 03rd 2024 has received 554 reviews of which 481 were positive and 73 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #5 spot among the most played hacking games.
8.1
481
73
37
players
6. Hacknet
Hacknet is an immersive, terminal-based hacking simulator for PC. Dive down a rabbit hoIe as you follow the instructions of a recently deceased hacker, whose death may not have been the accident the media reports. Hacknet is a hacking, simulation and programming game developed by Team Fractal Alligator and published by Fellow Traveller. Released on August 12th 2015 has received 25,041 reviews of which 23,441 were positive and 1,600 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #6 spot among the most played hacking games.
9.2
23,441
1,600
24
players
7. Cyber Manhunt 2: New World - The Hacking Simulator
Discover a digital realm shrouded in mystery. Sequel to an award-winning narrative driven hacking simulator puzzle game. Play as an AI assistant in a major corporation. Deploy intricate social engineering tactics and expose hidden truths in a world of ambition and high-tech deception. Cyber Manhunt 2: New World - The Hacking Simulator is a hacking, story rich and dark humor game developed by Aluba Studio and published by Spiral Up Games. Released on January 20th 2025 has received 4,059 reviews of which 3,766 were positive and 293 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.9 out of 10. The game currently holds the #7 spot among the most played hacking games.
8.9
3,766
293
23
players
8. Cyber Manhunt
Cyber Manhunt is a story-oriented puzzle game focusing on big data, hacking, citizen privacy, and social workers. It focuses on social issues such as cyber violence and privacy breaches. Cyber Manhunt is a simulation, rpg and puzzle game developed and published by Aluba Studio. Released on February 02nd 2021 has received 14,634 reviews of which 13,652 were positive and 982 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. The game currently holds the #8 spot among the most played hacking games.
9.1
13,652
982
13
players
9. Welcome to the Game II
Welcome to the Game II is an atmospheric horror / strategy / puzzle game that takes you into the world of the deep web in search of the shadow web. Play as an investigative reporter trying to solve a case of a mysterious woman broadcasting for help as masked men are on the hunt to kill her. Welcome to the Game II is a horror, hacking and strategy game developed and published by Reflect Studios. Released on April 03rd 2018 has received 3,149 reviews of which 2,674 were positive and 475 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.2 out of 10. The game currently holds the #9 spot among the most played hacking games.
8.2
2,674
475
12
players
10. Pony Island
Pony Island is a suspense puzzle game in disguise. You are in limbo, trapped in a malevolent and malfunctioning arcade machine devised by the devil himself. It is not a game about ponies. Pony Island is a puzzle, indie and psychological horror game developed and published by Daniel Mullins Games. Released on January 04th 2016 has received 17,100 reviews of which 16,264 were positive and 836 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.3 out of 10. The game currently holds the #10 spot among the most played hacking games.
9.3
16,264
836
11
players
Best deals on hacking games on Steam
Discover fantastic savings with the best discounts on a variety of hacking games available on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more deals? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of discounted hacking games.
1. Midnight Protocol
Midnight Protocol is a tactical narrative-driven RPG with unique keyboard-only controls. Hack into servers, beat security systems and discover encrypted secrets while you try to find answers to why and how you got doxxed. Midnight Protocol is a singleplayer, hacking and typing game developed by LuGus Studios and published by Iceberg Interactive. Released on October 13th 2021 has received 414 reviews of which 356 were positive and 58 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.0 out of 10. Featuring a massive 93% discount, this game currently holds the #1 spot in the best deals for hacking category.
8.0
356
58
-93%
14.29€
1.00€
2. Tech Support: Error Unknown
Things are not what they seem at your new tech support specialist job. While resolving customer issues, you soon find yourself in the middle of a conspiracy. Will you side with your employer, join a rogue hacktivist group bent on destroying them, assist the police or stand alone? Tech Support: Error Unknown is a simulation, adventure and hacking game developed by Dragon Slumber and published by Iceberg Interactive. Released on February 27th 2019 has received 606 reviews of which 453 were positive and 153 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.1 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 76% discount, this game is now the #2 best deal in hacking games.
7.1
453
153
-76%
9.71€
2.33€
3. Mainlining
After MI7 has been hacked, your primary goal is to bring a cyber-criminal network to justice. Played entirely from your computer's desktop, Mainlining is a thrilling point and click hacking adventure that features a gripping narrative which will have you hooked from the very first case. Mainlining is a indie, hacking and simulation game developed by Rebelephant and published by ReadGraves. Released on January 26th 2017 has received 349 reviews of which 272 were positive and 77 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.3 out of 10. Thanks to its incredible 71% discount, this game is now the #3 best deal in hacking games.
7.3
272
77
-71%
10.79€
3.13€
4. ANONYMOUS;CODE
Hack Into God ANONYMOUS;CODE is a adventure, visual novel and anime game developed by MAGES. Inc. and published by Spike Chunsoft Co. and Ltd.. Released on September 08th 2023 has received 399 reviews of which 329 were positive and 70 were negative resulting in a rating of 7.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 70% discount, this title has earned the #4 position in the best deals for hacking games.
7.7
329
70
-70%
59.99€
17.99€
5. SIMULACRA 2
A dead influencer. An obsessed detective. Three suspects. Piece the truth together by going through the victim’s phone messages, videos, and social media in the follow up to the critically acclaimed SIMULACRA. SIMULACRA 2 is a horror, immersive sim and detective game developed by Kaigan Games and published by Neon Doctrine. Released on January 30th 2020 has received 1,574 reviews of which 1,361 were positive and 213 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 64% discount, this title has earned the #5 position in the best deals for hacking games.
8.3
1,361
213
-64%
7.94€
2.86€
6. Uplink
Uplink lets you play as a freelance hacker tackling risky contracts for corporations. Break into systems, steal data, sabotage rivals, and upgrade your gear. Support factions or go rogue in this immersive, strategy-driven hacking simulation game where your choices shape the outcome. Uplink is a hacking, indie and strategy game developed and published by Introversion Software. Released on August 23rd 2006 has received 2,352 reviews of which 2,139 were positive and 213 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.7 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 60% discount, this title has earned the #6 position in the best deals for hacking games.
8.7
2,139
213
-60%
19.50€
7.80€
7. Anonymous Hacker Simulator
Step into the shoes of a skilled Anonymous hacker and embark on a mission to unveil the truth hidden behind a sinister organization's plans to monitor civilian data and enforce mass surveillance. Anonymous Hacker Simulator is a simulation, hacking and typing game developed by Sicarius and published by G-DEVS.com and CreativeForge Games. Released on April 03rd 2024 has received 554 reviews of which 481 were positive and 73 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 60% discount, this title has earned the #7 position in the best deals for hacking games.
8.1
481
73
-60%
19.50€
7.80€
8. Observer: System Redux
The year is 2084. In a dark cyberpunk world shattered by plagues and wars, become a neural police detective and hack into the jagged minds of others. Make use of anything they felt, thought, or remembered to solve the case and catch the elusive killer. Observer: System Redux is a horror, investigation and cyberpunk game developed by Bloober Team and Anshar Studios and published by Bloober Team SA. Released on November 10th 2020 has received 2,463 reviews of which 2,130 were positive and 333 were negative resulting in a rating of 8.3 out of 10. Currently offered at a significant 59% discount, this title has earned the #8 position in the best deals for hacking games.
8.3
2,130
333
-59%
30.17€
12.37€
9. Cyber Manhunt
Cyber Manhunt is a story-oriented puzzle game focusing on big data, hacking, citizen privacy, and social workers. It focuses on social issues such as cyber violence and privacy breaches. Cyber Manhunt is a simulation, rpg and puzzle game developed and published by Aluba Studio. Released on February 02nd 2021 has received 14,634 reviews of which 13,652 were positive and 982 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. Currently offered at a 50% discount, this title has earned the #9 position in the best deals for hacking games.
9.1
13,652
982
-50%
8.99€
4.49€
10. Hacktag
Hacktag is a fast-paced two-player co-op stealth-game with unique asymmetric gameplay. Play as the stealth Agent in the field or as the virtually-infiltrated Hacker and work together to carry out espionage missions where nothing goes as expected! Hacktag is a action, indie and hacking game developed and published by Piece of Cake studios. Released on February 14th 2018 has received 423 reviews of which 284 were positive and 139 were negative resulting in a rating of 6.4 out of 10. Currently offered at a 36% discount, this title has earned the #10 position in the best deals for hacking games.
6.4
284
139
-36%
10.00€
6.40€
Free hacking games on Steam
Check out this fantastic list of free-to-play hacking games you can enjoy on Steam right now, updated on April 30th 2025. Looking for even more free titles? Use the search filters to explore a wider range of free to play hacking games.
1. Bitburner
Bitburner is a programming-based incremental game. Write scripts in JavaScript to automate gameplay, learn skills, play minigames, solve puzzles, and more in this cyberpunk text-based incremental RPG. Bitburner is a programming, idler and automation game developed by Fulcrum Games, Hydroflame and over 250 github contributors and published by Fulcrum Games. Released on December 10th 2021 has received 6,560 reviews of which 6,241 were positive and 319 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. With 508 active players enjoying it for free, this strategy game has reached the #1 spot among the top free hacking games on Steam.
9.2
6,241
319
508
players
2. HackHub: Free Trial
Unravel cyber secrets and foil mass surveillance as a skilled hacker in HackHub. Challenge authority, rewrite the rules, and emerge as the ultimate digital rebel. HackHub: Free Trial is a simulation, strategy and puzzle game developed by HotBunny and published by G-DEVS.com. Released on November 04th 2024 has received 481 reviews of which 467 were positive and 14 were negative resulting in a rating of 9.0 out of 10. The game currently holds the #2 spot among the most played free hacking games on Steam.
9.0
467
14
7
players