Hacker Simulator
Become a hacker and build your online reputation to the top. Complete contracts, buy new programs, upgrade your computer, crack wifi networks and infiltrate peoples or companies online systems.
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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 25,115 reviews of which 23,511 were positive and 1,604 were negative resulting in an impressive rating of 9.2 out of 10. 😍
The game is currently priced at 9.75€ on Steam, but you can find it for 0.42€ on Gamivo.
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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
If you are even slightly contemplating trying this game out, read this!!! This game, to me, was an absolute MASTERPIECE from start to finish. As someone who is pretty much compsci inept, bar the obligatory "hello world" Python script, this game absolutely hooked me in from the first contract. The tools used within the game are explained perfectly and are not complex; even someone like me felt like the typical underground hacker featured in a 90s movie, typing across 5 different keyboards after 30 minutes of solid gameplay. Once you've used the mechanics a couple of times, it becomes second nature to know when to use them and why. After that, you pick up on the subtle ways to sequence your commands to absolutely speedrun other systems. IMO it's even cooler that it teaches you actual Linux commands (from someone who's never gone near that OS, I had a little giddy moment when I realised that). The base game features an excellent storyline that evoked real emotion upon completion. I was immersed to the point of feeling the relief, satisfaction, pride, and bittersweetness provoked by how this game concludes Bit's chapter. An immense thank you to the dev team for making me fall in love with a game so out of my normal genres. Hacknet was an experience. One that I will want to replay again and again if only to hear that ending clip once more. It's insane to think something released just over a decade ago holds up so incredibly well today. The hard work put into every moment of this title, truly, still shines through today. Anyone scrolling through reviews contemplating it, BUY IT! You will NOT regret it - X
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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 23,511 positive votes out of a total of 25,115 achieving an impressive rating of 9.15.
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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.
This information about Hacknet is not available yet.
This information about Hacknet is not available yet.
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 | 23 August 2026 21:24 UTC |
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| SteamSpy data | 06 September 2026 23:59 UTC |
| Steam price | 11 September 2026 18:48 UTC |
| Steam reviews | 08 September 2026 20:05 UTC |
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Developer
Team Fractal Alligator
Publisher
Fellow Traveller
Release
12 Aug 2015
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