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Hacknet

$9.99
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Metacritic:
82
Publisher:
Fellow Traveller
Platforms:
Windows Mac Linux
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About This Game

AVAILABLE NOW: HACKNET - LABYRINTHS EXPANSION

Join a small team of elite hackers pulling off a complex series of data heists in Hacknet Labyrinths, a major expansion for critically acclaimed terminal-based hacking simulator, Hacknet.

Adding a new 3-4 hour chapter to the game, Hacknet Labyrinths sees you recruited by the mysterious Kaguya to join a small team of elite hackers on the hunt for powerful new tools and programs.


Hacknet Extensions Mod Tools

Hacknet Extensions, a free suite of mod tools for Hacknet and Hacknet Labyrinths is now available.

You can access Hacknet Extensions via the main menu and use it to create Hacknet campaigns, system networks, nodes, themes, music and story missions. Share your creations with other players through Steam Workshop.

An interactive tutorial has been included in Extensions. This will step you through the process of creating a mod.

There is an extensive guide in the Steam Community hub, and you can connect, collaborate and discuss with other modders in the Hacknet Extensions Discord, linked on the side of the page.


About the Game

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. 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.

Features


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.

Killer tunes
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.

Hack your own adventures
Create your own campaigns, system networks, nodes, themes, music and story missions using the Hacknet Extensions mod tools. Share them with other players through Steam Workshop.

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User Reviews

Very Positive
100 user reviews
88%
Positive
9 hrs at review
Recommended

---{ Graphics }--- ☐ You forget what reality is ☐ Beautiful ☐ Good ☐ Decent ☐ Bad ☐ Don‘t look too long at it ☑ MS-DOS ---{ Gameplay }--- ☐ Very good ☐ Good ☑ It's just gameplay ☐ Mehh ☐ Watch paint dry instead ☐ Just don't ---{ Audio }--- ☐ Eargasm ☑ Very good ☐ Good ☐ Not too bad ☐ Bad ☐ I'm now deaf ---{ Audience }--- ☐ Kids ☑ Teens ☑ Adults ☐ Grandma ---{ PC Requirements }--- ☑ Check if you can run paint ☐ Potato ☐ Decent ☐ Fast ☐ Rich boi ☐ Ask NASA if they have a spare computer ---{ Difficulty }--- ☐ Just press 'W' ☐ Easy ☐ Easy to learn / Hard to master ☑ Significant brain usage ☐ Difficult ☐ Dark Souls ---{ Grind }--- ☐ Nothing to grind ☐ Only if u care about leaderboards/ranks ☑ Isn't necessary to progress ☐ Average grind level ☐ Too much grind ☐ You'll need a second life for grinding ---{ Story }--- ☐ No Story ☐ Some lore ☐ Average ☐ Good ☑ Lovely ☐ It'll replace your life ...

6 helpful 1 funny
13 hrs at review
Recommended

Not gonna lie, I really, REALLY didn't expect anything at all, BUT I kept on hearing extremely positive feedback, so I gave it a try... ... man... clearly a [h1] 10/10 [/h1] Gameplay, Story and Music/OST 10/10. What a gem.

4 helpful
10 hrs at review
Recommended

If you've played Watch Dogs and you want to look more deeply into hacking, this is your game. It is awesome, short and entertaining. Would 100% recommend

3 helpful
15 hrs at review
Recommended

Became real addicted. Loved how challenging and layered some tasks were. Found myself scouring through random emails just to find hints to what was going on behind the scenes. I will be doing a second run to get the hidden ending and go deeper.

2 helpful
21 hrs at review
Recommended

"Hacknet makes you feel like a genius hacker, even if all you really did was type connect 192.168.1.1 and pretend you knew what it meant." 10/10 would hack my toaster again.

2 helpful
7 hrs at review
Recommended

While not very replayable, absolutely amazing game.

2 helpful
6 hrs at review
Recommended

ok, lets play this... hmm, kinda hungry. Wait?! Its 10PM already?!

2 helpful 1 funny
37 hrs at review
Recommended

Enjoyable game with nice puzzles

1 helpful
26 hrs at review
Recommended

This is a gem of a game. I'm really glad i finally played it. I got sucked in as soon as I started, the story was great, and I spent hours trying to find all the games secrets. The Labyrinth DLC was great too.

1 helpful
12 hrs at review
Recommended

A fun game that makes you feel like a hacker. The internal logic of the game is really good, and the game does offer some possibility of mastery. The pacing is actually EXCELLENT and something that a lot of games like this get wrong: it teaches the player the mechanics and scales up the difficulty in a really nice way. For people unfamiliar with computers and UNIX systems, this is a great entryway into learning the basics of navigation, and also mimics some of the conceptual problemsolving skills one needs to be a hacker. There were times that I was overthinking problems, and most of the time the game simply requires you to "search and find the answer" rather than figure out a more complex sollution, though there are a couple of paths in the game that allows you to flex your skills and challenges you if you're up to it. The story and writing is trying to punch above its weight but it serves its purpose. Sometimes it got a chuckle out of me, and it was fun to dig through files an...

1 helpful

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System Requirements

Minimum

Minimum:
  • 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

FAQ

How much does Hacknet cost?

Hacknet costs $9.99.

What are the system requirements for Hacknet?

Minimum: Minimum: 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

What platforms is Hacknet available on?

Hacknet is available on Windows PC, macOS, Linux.

Is Hacknet worth buying?

Hacknet has 88% positive reviews from 100 players. Metacritic score: 82/100.

When was Hacknet released?

Hacknet was released on Aug 12, 2015.

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