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Games like Hacker Evolution

2007PC71 % positive2.99 €

A hacking simulation played through a simulated terminal: you break into remote systems by analysing code and solving puzzles while a tracing countdown pressures you.

Puzzles and brain teasers
Tactical depth
Challenging difficulty

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In short: Games like Hacker Evolution

Each of these 10 games shares something of what makes Hacker Evolution special. The reasons are listed right on each game.

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Hacker Evolution: Untold

95 %Match

2008PC, Steam Deck playable64 % positive2.99 €

A hacking simulation played through a faux desktop interface, where you break into remote servers, spend money on tool upgrades and race against tracing countermeasures. A story about a technological singularity crisis frames the missions.

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