While there are games that simulate hacking or involve hacking elements, it's important to clarify that playing these games doesn't make someone a hacker in the real sense. Hacking, in the context of illegal activities, is not condoned.
Here's a list of 20 games that involve hacking or cybersecurity themes:
1. Hacknet (2015):
A hacking simulation game where players take on the role of a hacker completing missions and uncovering a larger conspiracy.
2. Uplink (2001):
A hacking simulation game that simulates real-world hacking scenarios, where players work as freelance hackers taking on various missions.
3. Watch Dogs series (2014 - Present):
Action-adventure games set in an open-world environment where players control characters with hacking abilities to navigate and manipulate the environment.
4. Deus Ex series (2000 - Present):
A series of action RPGs set in a cyberpunk world, where players often engage in hacking to access information or manipulate security systems.
5. NetHack (1987):
A classic roguelike game where players explore dungeons, encountering various challenges, including hacking into systems.
6. Invisible, Inc. (2015):
A turn-based tactical espionage game where players control a group of spies engaging in hacking to infiltrate corporations.
7. System Shock 2 (1999):
A first-person shooter with RPG elements, featuring a hacking mechanic to interact with the game's systems and security.
8. Rez (2001):
A musical rail shooter game where players "hack" into a computer network, battling viruses and unlocking new levels.
9. Ruiner (2017):
A top-down action game set in a cyberpunk world, featuring hacking elements as players navigate through a dystopian city.
10. Duskers (2016):
A real-time strategy game where players control drones exploring derelict spaceships, utilizing hacking to navigate and survive.
11. Quadrilateral Cowboy (2016):
A puzzle-solving game where players use a virtual reality hacking tool to overcome obstacles and complete missions.
12. Neon Struct (2015):
A first-person stealth game where players take on the role of a government agent navigating a world filled with espionage and hacking.
13. Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine (2013):
A cooperative stealth action game where players can use hacking skills to disable security systems and pull off heists.
14. Defcon (2006):
A real-time strategy game that simulates global thermonuclear war, involving strategic thinking and hacking-like maneuvers.
15. Slave Zero (1999):
An action game set in a dystopian future where players control giant mechs and engage in battles, sometimes involving hacking elements.
16. Introversion Software's Multiwinia (2008):
A multiplayer strategy game with a retro-futuristic aesthetic, featuring hacking-like mechanics as players compete for dominance.
17. Hacker Evolution series (2007 - Present):
A series of hacking simulation games where players progress through a story by solving hacking-related challenges.
18. Darknet (2015):
A virtual reality puzzle/strategy game where players hack into a network to uncover secrets and gain control.
19. NITE Team 4 (2017):
A military hacking simulation game where players take on the role of a cyber warfare specialist completing various missions.
20. Mainlining (2017):
A point-and-click adventure game set in a world of government surveillance and hacking, where players investigate and solve cases.
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