Hacker Simulator
Become a hacker and build your online reputation all the way to the top. Complete contracts, buy new programs, upgrade your computer, crack Wi-Fi networks and infiltrate the online systems of people and companies.
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Hacknet is an immersive, terminal-based hacking simulator for PC. 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.
Hacknet is a hacking, simulation and programming game
developed by Team Fractal Alligator
and published by Fellow Traveller.
Released on August 12th 2015 is available on Windows, MacOS and Linux
in 9 languages: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Korean, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Japanese and Turkish.
It has received 16,942 reviews of which 15,756 were positive and 1,186 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.1 out of 10. 😍
The game is currently priced at 9.75€ on Steam, but you can find it for 1.31€ on K4G.
The Steam community has classified Hacknet into these genres:
Hacking
Simulation
Programming
Typing
Story Rich
Singleplayer
Great Soundtrack
Choices Matter
Crime
Atmospheric
Detective
Cyberpunk
Logic
2D
Education
Difficult
Adventure
Sci-fi
Dystopian
Indie
Here is the detailed breakdown of supported languages for Hacknet:
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System requirements
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Windows
- OS *: Windows XP
- Processor: 2.0 GHz
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 3.0+ (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable)
- Storage: 500 MB available space
MacOS
- OS: OSX 13.04
- Processor: 2.0 GHz
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 3.0+ (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable)
- Storage: 500 MB available space
Linux
- OS: Ubuntu 13.4 LTS
- Processor: 2.0 GHz
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 3.0+ (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable)
- Storage: 500 MB available space
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I remember buying this game 10 years ago. I was either 13 or 14 and this game looked awesome, a real "HACK THE WORLD" kind of experience, but in a more realistic light than WatchDogs. When I played it then, it was pretty overwhelming, throwing unfamiliar commands and phrases to my tiny Windows user brain. It was only when I was around a Junior or Senior in High School that I finally beat the game. It was beautiful, from the badass music to the witty humor hidden in text files; it was a peek into a world I wanted to be a part of. Immediately after, I began my Computer Science degree in College. I realized that all the phrases the game was throwing at me (SSH, FTP, SMTP etc.) were all real life protocols. It was thanks to this game that I had a head start in my studies, and it was the perfect foundation for my internal computer networking knowledge-base. And here I am now, getting my Masters degree in Cyber Security. I use Linux every day, built my own computers and run my own home lab. I've just completed Hacknet, done everything I can do. From Entropy to /el, I've seen everything the base game has to offer. Would I say it's a realistic hacking simulator? God no, but it's fun and a great entry point for the subject. TL;DR My life wouldn't be the same without HackNet. remember to rm * those /logs
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Frequently Asked Questions
Hacknet is currently priced at 9.75€ on Steam.
No, Hacknet is currently not on sale. You can purchase it for 9.75€ on Steam.
Yes, Hacknet received 15,756 positive votes out of a total of 16,942 achieving an impressive rating of 9.07.
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Hacknet was developed by Team Fractal Alligator and published by Fellow Traveller.
Yes, Hacknet is playable and fully supported on Windows.
Yes, Hacknet is playable and fully supported on MacOS.
Yes, Hacknet is playable and fully supported on Linux.
No, Hacknet is not playable on Steam Deck.
No, Hacknet is not playable on Steam Machine.
No, Hacknet does not support VR.
Hacknet is a single-player game.
Yes, there are 3 DLCs available for Hacknet. Explore additional content available for Hacknet on Steam.
Yes, Hacknet is fully integrated with Steam Workshop. Visit Steam Workshop.
No, Hacknet does not support Steam Remote Play.
Yes, Hacknet is enabled for Steam Family Sharing. This means you can share the game with authorized users from your Steam Library, allowing them to play it on their own accounts. For more details on how the feature works, you can read the original Steam Family Sharing announcement or visit the Steam Family Sharing user guide and FAQ page.
You can find solutions or submit a support ticket by visiting the Steam Support page for Hacknet.
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Last Updates| Steam data | 08 October 2026 17:15 UTC |
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| SteamSpy data | 16 October 2026 01:41 UTC |
| Steam price | 26 October 2026 20:09 UTC |
| Steam reviews | 22 October 2026 18:10 UTC |
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Developer
Team Fractal Alligator
Publisher
Fellow Traveller
Release
12 Aug 2015
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