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Hacknet is hard to replace: few games combine deep simulation, strong narrative focus and setting cyberpunk in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 5 gameplay attributes and found 27 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Golf Story, Yakuza and There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension lead the list, with Golf Story reaching a 97/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Hacknet special.

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GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

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The closest game to Hacknet is Golf Story — scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. Yakuza and There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension follow close behind.

#1Golf Story97 #2Yakuza97 #3There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension93 #4Do Not Feed the Monkeys95 #5Papers, Please93

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Games like Hacknet

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Golf Story

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeLootSkill TreeIsometric

IGDB83· 7OC81· 45

Year 2017Dev Sidebar GamesOn Switch

✓ Shared with Hacknet: deep simulation, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings sports simulation, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling, while skipping puzzle design

97

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Yakuza

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeMeleeSandbox WorldOpen World

IGDB77· 3

Year 2005Dev Ryu Ga Gotoku Studios · Sega

✓ Shared with Hacknet: deep simulation, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: sports simulation, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat, while skipping puzzle design

#3There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension

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There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeMeleeCasualPixel Art

Steam👍 98%· 25KRAWG👍 90%· 143MC88OC88· 18

Year 2020Dev Draw Me A PixelPlaytime ~5hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ If you enjoyed Hacknet, expect deep simulation, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and vibe casual, while skipping setting cyberpunk

Steam GOG Nintendo

#4Do Not Feed the Monkeys

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Do Not Feed the Monkeys

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeDarkManagement2D

Steam👍 93%· 12KIGDB75· 1OC77· 21

Year 2018Dev Fictiorama Studios · BadLand PublishingOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Like Hacknet, it's known for deep simulation, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and resource management, while skipping setting cyberpunk

#5Papers, Please

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Papers, Please

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeDarkCasualHardcore

Steam👍 97%· 79KRAWG👍 91%· 1.8KMC85IGDB82· 5

Year 2013Dev Lucas Pope · 3909Playtime ~4hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ If you enjoyed Hacknet, expect deep simulation, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and vibe casual, while skipping setting cyberpunk

#6Papers, Please - The Short Film

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Papers, Please - The Short Film

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeDarkCasualHardcore

Steam👍 97%· 79KRAWG👍 91%· 1.8KMC85IGDB82· 5

Year 2013Dev Lucas Pope · 3909Playtime ~4hOn PC · PS · iOS

✓ Like Hacknet, it's known for deep simulation, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, dark, oppressive atmosphere and vibe casual, while skipping setting cyberpunk

94

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Beholder

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeStealthDark2D

Steam👍 92%· 30KIGDB80· 3OC76· 27

Year 2016Dev Warm Lamp Games · Alawar EntertainmentOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Hacknet, expect deep simulation, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, deep RPG systems and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping setting cyberpunk

96

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Uplink

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeCyberpunkProceduralOpen World

Steam👍 91%· 2.4KRAWG👍 56%· 145MC75IGDB70· 1

Year 2001Dev Introversion SoftwarePlaytime ~1hOn PC · iOS · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Hacknet, expect deep simulation, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Stands apart with roguelike runs, procedural generation and open world exploration

91

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Loom

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeMagicFantasyHistorical

Steam👍 89%· 699

Year 1990Dev Lucasfilm GamesOn Linux · PC · Mac

✓ Like Hacknet, it's known for deep simulation, puzzle design and strong narrative focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, combat magic and fantasy world, while skipping setting cyberpunk

#10This Is the Police

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This Is the Police

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeDarkManagementIsometric

Steam👍 82%· 11KIGDB61· 14OC64· 58

Year 2016Dev Weappy Studio · EuroVideo MedienOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Shared with Hacknet: deep simulation, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, visual novel storytelling and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping puzzle design

#1113 Sentinels: Aegis Rim

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13 Sentinels: Aegis Rim

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeTacticalSci-FiPost-Apocalyptic

IGDB84· 9OC86· 121

Year 2019Dev Vanillaware · AtlusOn PS4 · Switch

✓ Like Hacknet, it's known for deep simulation, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, combat tactical and setting scifi, while skipping puzzle design

#12The Graveyard

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The Graveyard

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloNarrativeThird Person

Steam👍 61%· 621RAWG👍 63%· 24

Year 2009Dev Tale of TalesPlaytime ~1hOn PC · Android · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Hacknet, expect deep simulation, strong narrative focus and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings adventure storytelling, roguelike runs and visual third person, while skipping puzzle design

#13Hunting Unlimited 2010

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Hunting Unlimited 2010

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

Solo

Steam👍 85%· 376

Year 2009Playtime ~1hOn PC

✓ Shared with Hacknet: deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with sports simulation, while skipping puzzle design

#14AaAaAA!!! - A Reckless Disregard for Gravity

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AaAaAA!!! - A Reckless Disregard for Gravity

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloCyberpunkMeleeFantasyHistorical

Steam👍 84%· 752RAWG👍 48%· 42MC81IGDB90· 1

Year 2009Dev Dejobaan GamesPlaytime ~1hOn PC

✓ Like Hacknet, it's known for deep simulation, setting cyberpunk and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings sports simulation, melee combat and fantasy world, while skipping puzzle design

91

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Moonlighter

GenreSimulationSubgenreJob Sim

SoloMeleeProceduralFantasyExploration

Steam👍 82%· 22KIGDB82· 14OC82· 110

Year 2018Dev Digital Sun Games · NetflixOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ If you enjoyed Hacknet, expect deep simulation and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: action RPG combat, deep RPG systems and roguelike runs, while skipping puzzle design

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Hacknet?: The closest game to Hacknet is Golf Story, scoring 97/100 on our similarity scale. They share 3 gameplay attributes, including deep simulation, single-player focus and strong narrative focus. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Hacknet?: The three closest games to Hacknet are: 1. Golf Story (97/100, 3 shared attributes) 2. Yakuza (97/100, 3 shared attributes) 3. There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension (93/100, 4 shared attributes). All share Hacknet's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 27 candidates across 5 dimensions.
Is Yakuza similar to Hacknet?: Yes, very much so — Yakuza scores 97/100 similarity to Hacknet. They share 3 attributes, including deep simulation and single-player focus. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Simulation games are similar to Hacknet?: The best Simulation games similar to Hacknet are Golf Story, Yakuza, There Is No Game: Wrong Dimension and Do Not Feed the Monkeys. All share the Simulation genre alongside other key Hacknet attributes like deep simulation, single-player focus and strong narrative focus.
How is similarity to Hacknet calculated?: We compare Hacknet against every game in our catalog using 5 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Hacknet experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.