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Hacknet

Hacknet
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DeveloperTeam Fractal Alligator
Metacritic 82 ↗
GenreIndie
Wait for a sale Chip's verdict · US updated 13 hr. ago

No real discount right now, sitting 100% of the way from its all-time low to full price. One to watch rather than buy today.

Why this verdict
Price position between all-time low and full price 100%
All-time low $1.49 · 6d ago
Value score 0/100

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About this game

What this game is, in the developer's words

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.

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.

Price intelligence

Accepted price history and the lows that matter

Historical lows
All-time low ATL $1.49 2026-07-06
3-month low $1.49
12-month low $1.49
Current $9.99
Price events From the accepted price history · updates automatically
Jul 11, 2026
Sale ended · back to $9.99
Jul 6, 2026
Sale started · -85% to $1.49
Jul 6, 2026
New all-time low $1.49

Hacknet price history and best deals

Hacknet for PC currently sells from $9.99 at authorized stores. Its all-time low is $1.49, set on 2026-07-06.

Frequently asked questions

Answered from this game's own price and edition data

Should I buy Hacknet now or wait?
Our verdict is wait. At 100% of the way to full price, it usually drops harder in seasonal sales, so patience tends to pay.
Is $9.99 a good price for Hacknet?
$9.99 sits 100% of the way from the all-time low of $1.49 to the full price. It has been cheaper before, so there is room to wait.
Where can I buy Hacknet?
Hacknet is tracked at steam. We only list authorized stores here and always link out with a clean outbound link.
Scores
Metacritic 82
Steam reviews No user reviews · 0%
Tech
Requirements
System requirements platform
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
Minimum
Minimum:
  • 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
Minimum
Minimum:
  • 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
Facts
DeveloperTeam Fractal Alligator
PublisherFellow Traveller
GenresIndie · Simulation
ModesSingle-player
Ratings
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