Hacknet

ReleasedAug 12, 2015

Linux
PC (Microsoft Windows)
Mac

About

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. 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.

Developer: Team Fractal Alligator
Publisher: Fellow Traveller
Genres: Puzzle, Simulator, Indie
Themes: Mystery
Modes: Single player
Perspective: Text
Age ratings: PEGI 16
Time to beat: 8 h normally
IGDB rating: 83 / 100 (40 ratings)
Also known as: Hacknet.exe