In the same spirit
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18 games in the spirit of Hacker Evolution (2007): same vibe, same mechanics, picked by critics and players.
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Exapunks
Simulation by Zachtronics (2018)
★ 4
Poly Bridge 2
Simulation by Dry Cactus (2020) · ≈ 19h
★ 3.98
TIS-100
Simulation by Zachtronics (2015) · ≈ 1h
★ 3.6
Cyber Manhunt
RPG by Aluba Studio (2021)
★ 3.59
Shenzhen I/O
Simulation by Zachtronics (2016)
★ 3.55
The Escapists
RPG by Team17 Digital (2015) · ≈ 4h
Metacritic 71★ 3.44
Human Resource Machine
Simulation by Tomorrow (2015) · ≈ 10h
Metacritic 78★ 4.01
Welcome to the Game II
Strategy by Reflect Studios (2018)
★ 3.93
7 Billion Humans
Simulation by Tomorrow (2018) · ≈ 14h
Metacritic 77★ 4
Carmen Sandiego
Strategy by Gameloft (2025)
Critics 76/100★ 3.78
Poly Bridge
Simulation by Dry Cactus (2016) · ≈ 31h
Metacritic 73★ 3.49
Welcome to the Game
Simulation by Reflect Studios (2016)
★ 3.07
Car Mechanic Simulator 2014
Simulation by RedDotGames (2014)
★ 3.05
Opus Magnum
Simulation by Zachtronics (2017) · ≈ 27h
Metacritic 90★ 4.2
Freshly Frosted
Strategy by The Quantum Astrophysicists Guild (2022)
★ 4.17
Emily Wants to Play
Strategy by Shawn Hitchcock (2015)
★ 3.96
Stay Out of the House
Shooter by Puppet Combo (2022)
★ 3.95
Mini Metro
Strategy by Playdigious (2015) · ≈ 15h
Metacritic 77★ 4.09