Hacky (2024)

Developer: Napas Torteeka
Platforms: Windows
Genres: Indie, Simulation
Rating: 4.7 of 5, 99 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A low-stakes typing simulator that feels like roleplaying a cyberpunk hacker through keyboard inputs, with a relaxed pace and pixel art atmosphere.

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What players say

A very short typing game that makes you feel like a Hollywood hacker, but the gameplay gets repetitive quickly. Players split: some enjoy it as a mindless zone-out game and a way to test keyboards, while others find it too brief for a roguelite and lacking depth.

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