Hacking Games

The Lonely Hacker is a hacking simulation game for mobile devices, currently available for Android, with current plans to expand on iOS and console platforms. 🟩Pros +Accurate depiction of hacking +Highly addicting +no microtransactions or in-app purchases 🟥Cons -Can be somewhat repetitive 📝Notable points: Developer is active and has plans for more content As a simulation game with a highly accurate depiction of hacking,

Cyber Manhunt is a mystery and hacking simulation game with a story-oriented focus and a puzzle-centric gameplay. 🟩Pros +Accurate but streamlined hacking mechanics +Engaging narrative that compels you to investigate and play +Immersive websites and pages that closely resemble their real-life counterparts 🟥Cons -The game is linear, only gives you an illusion of choice. -Gameplay wise, it's not really that deep

As a video game, The Lonely Hacker hits all the right notes when it comes to the depiction of how hacking is done in real life. Real terminologies used such as exploits, botnets, keyloggers, injections, and many more are integrated in the gameplay. This may all seem mumbo jumbo for the layman, but trust me, it’s as real as it can get for a video game. The game takes on the role of an up-and-coming hacker sponsored by an organization called “The Agency”. Setting players up with starting cash, computer hardware, and a custom hacking OS which will be the main GUI of the game — slightly customizable by the way — via themes and wallpaper. The background music is a bit too cringey for me, but you can turn that off if you wish.