Underplayed Gems

Hack Run ZERO (2015)

Hack Run ZERO cover
Developer
i273 LLC
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Adventure, Indie, Simulation, Strategy, Free To Play
Rating
4.5 of 5, 44 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 3.9 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A methodical puzzle game where you navigate retro text prompts with growing urgency, uncovering secrets while following a ransom note's demands.

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What players say

Players say it is more of the same password-guessing gameplay as the first Hack Run, with harder puzzles that require more thought. The game is short, completable in a few hours, and some find the writing weak.

Screenshots

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