# Hacking-Inspired Adventure Games 'Recompile' Takes Place Within a Mainframe Computer By Riley von Niessen | Published 2020-11-24 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/recompile References: [store.steampowered](https://store.steampowered.com/app/986310/Recompile/) 'Recompile' is an upcoming video game from developer Phigames and publisher Dear Villagers. Set in an expansive digital world, players are tasked with discovering the many secrets that exist within the Mainframe, an ancient tech landscape that's full of threats. Players will have to take control of a semi-sapient program in order to avoid being deleted, and will be able to learn new skills and abilities that will help them succeed. With many different routes to take, players will have to make important decisions that will influence how the game plays out. As nothing is hardcoded in the digital world, they'll be able use their hacking skills to their advantage. Recompile will be available on [PlayStation 5](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/end-of-abyss), [Xbox Series X](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-cutter-1) and S, and [Microsoft](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deathloop-1) Windows. Image Credit: Dear Villagers ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 13% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 9% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Hacking-inspired Adventure Games:** Game developers can create more hacking-inspired adventure games to cater to the increasing demand for such games. - **Explorative Video Games:** Developers can create more explorative video games that allow players to make choices and experience multiple outcomes during gameplay. - **Skill-based Gaming:** Game developers can create more skill-based games that enable players to learn new skills and abilities during gameplay. ### Where This Applies - **Gaming:** The gaming industry can leverage hacking-inspired adventure games to attract more players. - **Technology:** The technology industry can develop tools and software that help create more sophisticated gaming experiences that incorporate hacking and exploration. - **Entertainment:** The entertainment industry can utilize hacking-inspired adventure games to produce more interactive and engaging storytelling experiences. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Web3 Sci-Fi Adventure Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/project-awakening.md) - [Atmospheric Horror Adventure Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/end-of-abyss.md) - [Futuristic Latin FPS Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/la-quimera.md) - [Multi-Dimensional Metroidvania Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cookie-cutter-1.md) - [Gallery-Focused Heist Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/african-futurism.md) - [Dark Meditative Digital Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crow-country-game.md) - [Stylized Train-Racing Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/denshattack.md) - [Recursive Mystery Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/deathloop-1.md) - [PC-Based Virtual Game Remakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/system-shock-1.md)