hack_me (2017)

Developer: Egor Magurin, Eugene Radaev
Publisher: Indovers Studio
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie, Simulation
Rating: 3.0 of 5, 2,100 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A linear hacker simulator where you use renamed real-world tools to breach servers while a partner guides you through a tense, atmospheric story.

hacker simulatoratmosphericlineartensestory drivenmoderate difficultyretro styleconversational

What players say

Players describe hack_me as a typing-heavy buggy simulator. It only works with a US keyboard layout, windows cannot be moved or resized, and the English translations are poor. The story is short at about two hours, and many see it as good only for achievement hunting on sale.

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