Updated 1st December 2021. Original post by Oscar Dayus, updated by Himanshu Cheeta

Most of us are already familiar with hacking. As the cyber world around us is increasing at a substantial rate, hacking has also taken its toll on the environment in positive and negative ways.

Hacking games are from a completely different genre and have nothing to do with the other types of games we come across, such as platformers, puzzles, and adventure, though it may share some of those elements. You will enter a cyber world where you will have to decipher things to achieve a certain goal fiddling around with in-game software, computers, etc.

If you think that hacking games cannot be visually intense, you'll be surprised because some of the names mentioned here have extraordinary graphics. Most of the entries on this list feel very realistic, but these are still simulations and safe to play as they are not comparable to the real deal.

There are many games from the hacking genre on mobile; hence players might get overwhelmed with the already existing games on the App Store and Google Play. Therefore this article will showcase the seven best hacking games that can be played on mobile.

1. The Lonely Hacker

The Lonely Hacker is a unique and exciting hacking sim that provides a very realistic hacking experience. The game is portrayed differently in the renderings and is very different in reality. You can experience some accurate details like data mining, cryptocurrency mining, and database hacking making the game fun to play while having you experience something very unique.

Another exciting feature that might make players giddy is that you can also hack into real-life locations with additional unique content. There are also some mini-games to play as a bonus because you might need something different to do while you are hacking to avoid a feeling of repetition.

The Lonely Hacker is available to download on Google Play.

2. Into the Deep Web

Most of us already know what the deep web is. Into the Deep Web brings that section of the internet to a simulator. There are various secrets that you need to expose and dig out some bizarre Illuminati conspiracy theories. It is a unique hacking game when it comes to the sheer gameplay experience.

Into the Deep Web has hacking and puzzle-solving where you will need to brainstorm ideas. In some places, your mad tapping skills might come in handy. You cannot compare the graphics to some bigger titles, but the dark story and a fascinating gameplay experience make it standout.

Into the Deep Web is available to download on Google Play and the App Store.

3. Hacked

Hacked almost provides the perfect experience of what actual hacking is. If you think that the levels here will be very easy, you are in for a surprise because there are challenging puzzles that might need some extra brain juice to pass. There are some nifty code lines, so having a basic knowledge of what codes are might come in handy. Hacked might be the only game where you will need some knowledge of codes to progress through the levels quickly.

Problem solving is a big focus here. You need to use your coding skills to decipher these problems and solve them as quickly as possible to progress. You will have to get to the root of every problem to solve it.

The only con is that you will need some basic coding knowledge, which not every person has. Hence, for newcomers to coding, it might be extremely challenging or not playable.

Hacked is available to download on Google Play.

4. Hack Run ZERO

Hack Run ZERO is a unique hacking game with a small storyline behind it. You will be saving one of your loved ones with the help of your skills. This is a text-based game, so you shouldn’t expect fancy visuals. The only thing is that this game takes texting to a whole new level, with a real ordeal behind it.

Like other hacking games, Hack Run ZERO also has challenging puzzles to solve. There is a person in charge who orders you to fulfill their demands with the help of your hacking skills. So, you need to be up for a challenge every time you face new difficulties, and unlike other games, everything is happening via text and nothing else. In short, the game is simple to play while simultaneously being complex.

Hack Run ZERO is available to download on Google Play and the App Store.

5. Hackers

Hackers is the only game on the list that has good graphics with 3D elements too. You also get to play around with some software and malware. There are also various in-game tools that you can access that aid you while playing.

As a hacker, you will be trying to destroy other people's cyber networks while simultaneously building yours. It is recommended you play on a bigger screen, like a tablet, since smaller details are easier to spot on a bigger screen. But this doesn't mean that you cannot play it on a smaller phone.

Hackers is available to download on Google Play and App Store.

6. Hacker online RPG

Hacker online RPG is the only hacking game where a massively multiplayer simulation aspect is embedded into it. In it, players worldwide can team up and form guilds with the help of the multiplayer support provided.

In this game, players will have to team up with other players to form a Guild to attack other Guilds and bring them down. Various methods can be used to win, like planting worms, stealing cryptos, and hacking into a database. This is what makes it fun to play. There is not much in terms of graphics that you can expect, but that can be overlooked as the gameplay experience is great.

Hacker online RPG is available to download on the App Store.

7. Hacking Hero

Hacking Hero is one of the best hacking games out there. It might seem very simple at the start, but as you progress, the complexity increases. You are assigned powers that need upgrading, and you can also hire hackers from around the world to help you in doing so.

You can't expect much from the game in terms of graphics, But it still has some good visual aspects. Rest assured, the game is not black and white. Hacking Hero is not very intense in terms of gameplay. For players looking for some casual hacking simulation, this game is very approachable.

Hacking Hero is available to download on Google Play.