Hacknet (2015)
- Developer
- Team Fractal Alligator
- Publisher
- Fellow Traveller
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Indie, Simulation
- Rating
- 4.7 of 5, 25,962 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 9.6 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
More by Team Fractal Alligator
The catalog in 3D
The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.
How it feels
A tense, atmospheric hacking simulator where you uncover a conspiracy through cryptic commands and minimal guidance.
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What players say
Players say Hacknet makes command-line hacking feel accessible and cool, with a strong soundtrack and rewarding story. Many agree it's not a deep puzzle game, and some find the netmap UI frustrating. Mac users report frequent crashes, and a few note the plot feels rushed toward the end.
Screenshots
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