Posted on: April 27, 2025
Count_Nikoghas
Verified ownerGames: 3 Reviews: 1
great game
crashes a lot on MAC. Heads up
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Hacknet
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Hacknet is an immersive, terminal-based hacking simulator. Dive down a rabbit hoIe as you follow the instructions of a recently deceased hacker, whose death may not have been the accident the media reports. Using old school command prompts and real hacking processes, you’ll solve the mystery with minimal hand-holding and a rich world full of secrets to explore.
Bit, a hacker responsible for creating the most invasive security system on the planet, is dead. When he fails to reconnect to his system for 14 days, his failsafe kicks in, sending instructions in automated emails to a lone user. As that user, it’s up to you to unravel the mystery and ensure that Hacknet-OS doesn't fall into the wrong hands.
Exploring the volatile nature of personal privacy, the prevalence of corporate greed, and the hidden powers of hackers on the internet, Hacknet delivers a true hacking simulation, while offering a support system that allows total beginners get a grasp of the real-world applications and commands found throughout the game.
- Real hacking: based on actual UNIX commands, Hacknet focuses on real hacking, not the Hollywood-style version of it. This creates a truly immersive experience and puts players right in the thick of trying to break through the firewalls.
- Unlock the mystery of Bit: a hacker is dead and the media reports don’t add up. When you are contacted by his “ghost” - an automated failsafe system - you’re drawn into the dark and murky world of underground hackers.
- Full immersion: you are thrust into a persistent virtual world with no “levels” or obvious game elements to break the illusion. Follow the guidance of the emails from Bit or just dive down the rabbit hole, chasing down clues and snippets of information you find as you explore different systems.
- Accessible but uncompromising: whilst not holding your hand or dumbing down, the design of the game and the learning curve enables those with no prior terminal experience to enjoy it whilst delighting those in the know.
- Hack to the beat of a soundtrack featuring underground artists including Carpenter Brut (Hotline Miami) and Remi Gallego (AKA The Algorithm).
- Soundtrack produced in association with The Otherworld Agency.
- Create your own campaigns, system networks, nodes, themes, music and story missions using the Hacknet Extensions mod tools.
©2012 Team Fractal Alligator Pty Ltd
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8.5 h Main + Sides
11 h Completionist
9 h All Styles
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Posted on: June 26, 2025
AdrianTN
Games: 294 Reviews: 1
Make you feel like a real Hacker
my gateway to hacking games.
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Posted on: July 20, 2019
LoneStryder
Verified ownerGames: 145 Reviews: 1
A Charming Plot-driven Hacking Game
Hacknet is by far my favourite attempt at creating an immersive hacking game. It manages to weave an engaging high-stakes story with solid (albeit repetitive) gameplay that'll keep you hooked all the way through. The UI is sharp, sleek, and quick to learn, with the terminal being powerful enough to replace all of it once you're skilled enough. Hacknet's OST is phenominal; it includes electronic/synthwave music from artists such as Carpenter Brut, Tonspender and Cinematrik. Unfortunately the game's let down by a few game-breaking softlocks, but if you avoid accepting more than one mission at a time there shouldn't be any issues. Despite its minor bugs and oversights, Hacknet is a fun and consistent experience that's definitely worth the cost. (Plus extensions basically give you an endless supply of new campaigns from the community, what's not to love?)
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Posted on: July 3, 2020
Prah
Games: 1210 Reviews: 97
A fantasic pseudohacker game!
It got an interesting story that you figure out along the way as you join different hacker organizations and hacking your way through different computers and networks. It's not too hard to figure out what to do in-game either, the hacking process is simple and everything you need to know can be found in-game. I'd say you get quite immersed in the hacking and there's nothing as sweet as managing to hack through a really secured network. I recommend this game for everyone who either enjoys these type of games or are interested in getting into them!
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Posted on: August 14, 2016
ROGTWAT
Verified ownerGames: 5 Reviews: 1
So how about an IPv6 DLC?
Fun little game, cool soundtrack and atmosphere!
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