Hacknet

Challenging and engaging game that truly puts your terminal mastery to the test. Its realistic hacking puzzles require you to navigate and command the system with precision, making each mission a rewarding challenge. The game's focus on authentic terminal usage resonates perfectly with anyone who loves to push their terminal skills to the limit. I use Arch btw.
Highly recommended!

Very fun and well-designed hacking simulator.

This game is a hacking simulation that isn’t very realistic. If you're playing to learn, this game might not be suitable for you. However, if you're looking for fun or just want a superficial understanding of hacking steps, this game might be a good fit.

Personally, I haven’t finished it yet, but I feel that it’s very user-friendly. It features a UI that’s always available, not just a CLI. You should play it if you’re considering pursuing this field in the future.

PS. Even though decryption or shell commands are done simply by typing them in the terminal, making you feel more like a cracker than a hacker.

one of the Best games in terms of story and execution so far. Yes you will find some things that look like a dead end and it's supposed to be like that. An actual fun and interactive game.

incredible game, investigated Bit's death, very open, sometimes the openness was detrimental

Definitely worthwhile. I learned a lot of things I never would have while playing this game.

This is a really good game. The puzzles require some outside of the box thinking and the programming aspect is really cool.

haha, i am official graduated from hacknet + 100% achievement in 15hrs. any hacknet certificate for me to become a qualify hacknet-ker :-)
looking forward the next episode hacknet2...

==probe==
.SSHCrack 22.
..FTPBounce 21..
...SMTPoverflow 25...
....KBT_PortTest 104....
.....WebServerWorm 80.....
......SQL_MemCorrupt 1433......
======= porthack =======
ForkBomb...............................................................................................................

This was recommended to me by one of my Sonic hacker friends. I really enjoy TIS-100 which is an assembly programming game, and I wanted something along those lines as well as similar to Uplink. i was pointed to this game, and I will admit that it's pretty decent. It does a good job at integrating Linux CLI terminal commands with actual hacking without all the technical aspects required for doing such things. Nicely done. Worth a buy if you want to feel like a computer hacker without learning all the details. If you really enjoy doing this, though, you might want to look into the hacker / cracker communities. Not all of us break into PC's. Some of us, like myself, just reverse engineer Sonic the Hedgehog or other video games.

According to many others, this is the best hacking simulator out there. While this is my very first experience with anything related to hacking, I do have to agree that this game is pretty darn good. The way it’s set up, it really feels like you’re hacking away from your own computer at home, fulfilling requests that flood your “jmail” inbox. This makes Hacknet a very immersive experience, as well as the terms used for the hacking commands being alleged correct hacking terms.

Because of the way the game is set up, the storyline gets you personally invested. Even though the whole game is only played through reading text, you start wanting to figure out what happened to our good friend Bit... and you also get to remotely euthanise someone. Always fun.

As someone with zero experience in the computer and hacking scene, Hacknet does a very good job of easing you into the new commands and builds up complexity exponentially. It eases you into the game with some more simple puzzles and spikes the difficulty later on. If you get really stuck, there’s some amazing guides out there that can point you in the right direction without spoiling everything. This is one of the best puzzle games I’ve played in recent times. Highly recommend you pick this up, especially when it’s on sale for like €1,50. Might need to check out the Labyrinths DLC sometime

Sometimes find myself wanting to use more complicated terminal commands only to be find out you can't which can be frustrating. The game is a fun intuitive semi-text puzzle focused game with a story and "hacker" mindset. The IRC chats can be funny at times. I'm also sure the punishments can feel real lethal to novice pc users. Found myself needing to think outside the box for some of the challenges. At one point the mission complexity suddenly escalates.

Remotely euthanized someone... 10/10.

Imagine your browsing steam one evening and come across a puzzle game from a company you've heard of then scrollling to the list of similar titles so see if there's anything better and more simple that's when you come across hacknet a game ultiizing codes you've heard of, you buy the ultimate edition, play it a few evenings later and manage to complete the game over the course of a few weeks, this is basically how i played hacknet, because initially i played it because of the unix codes, yet after the tutorial i realized i have stumbled upon a very good game, i finished the game and it's dlc labryinths on March 6th 2025 and i think hacknet is a masterpiece, though im not that smart about hacking the game was still intuitive enough that i only had to use a guide twice (once towards finale of base game (once at a section of one of the final missions of Labyrinths because i disconnected from a system before scan could finish it's scan)

Everytime you feel down or sad, remember: Console peasants cant play this masterpiece and never will.

A hacker named Bit is dead. His computer had an automated script which sends a random person a set of instructions. YOU are the one selected to follow out his last will.

The game is a good hacking simulation, with a good command line system, a well-designed UI for those who aren't quite used to the command line yet, and a very well-designed web of connections. IP addresses, names, and quests are randomized each time so everyone's experience is slightly different. They even have some funny conversations in text files on some PCs. All the scripts you need to complete the game are easily accessible, whether you get them from hidden locations or you find them in organization databases. There are even some interesting things you can do with the command line and some interesting moments where it pays to have a bit of extra knowledge going in. And easter eggs. MANY easter eggs. Seriously, when you think you've found it all, something new catches your eye.

Through my playthroughs I did not check if there was a way to create automated scripts for some of these things. If it was possible, I completely missed it, and if it wasn't, it is something I would fault this game for at least slightly. However, it not being there does not detract from the rest of the game, as hacking tools are abundant. The story is really good, and all of the design moments know just how to kick your brain into overdrive.

Overall, I'd give it a 10/10. This is one of my favorite games to date. If you are willing to learn the command line, generally good practices, and pay close attention to everything you find, this game will be a blast. I HIGHLY recommend learning how to use the command line instead of relying on the UI, as there are some things that will definitely be much better if you do so. A second or third playthrough also still hits pretty good, as you can look back at when things were introduced, catch things you wouldn't have caught before, and overall experience it in a completely different way. After you've played the DLC and the game itself once or twice though, the replayability goes down heavily, but there is a TON of mods in the community if you want to see what others have made.

Go out there and leave no trace behind.

It's a simple, yet engaging game. Some sequences are thrilling and the story is engaging enough.

Hacknet has a 90s vibe but seems like it could run forever. It almost makes me want to become a hacker. The dangers in the game seem so real when you get into it. Then I realize it would be too dangerous to really be a hacker. Super fun. Hope everyone tries it.

" I AM HACKERMAAANNN "
- one of the dwarves from Deep Rock Galactic, I think

anyways. Hacknet is THE penultimate movie hacker simulator, except it actually gets the terms correct. Good story, amazing gameplay, the works. Absolutely play, relatively cheap too.

This game is great, there are some small flaws, but they are hardly noticeable. Great story and menu feels amazing to hack with. One of my favourite parts was naix’s challenge! Thank you for making this fantastic game

- Has a native Linux version.

Nice game, great atmosphere of hacker life.

very nice game i thank the team that build it
i dont have any thoughts to add to or upgrade because of lake of my game development
in general i love it
thanks alot of this art

Great puzzler, interesting story

This game so good for who that want to start their career in this hacking things. But atleast their must a little bit knowledge in IT. Especially in Networking knowledge because it's testing your mind to solving hacking stuff and these stuff relate a lot with networking and practical solutions. anyway it's a good game !!

This game is amongst the best I've had the honour of playing.

It's not a simple thing to code a good hacking themed game: Hacknet not only manages to do that, it also manages to have great writing, funny puns, an interesting storyline (the DLC does too!), and well thought out missions. It's genuinely just a great game (and it's not too difficult, even if you aren't well versed in IT).

If you've considered buying it, please do so. You won't regret it. Wonderful game, with wonderful music too.

This was a really fun game, definitely one of my favorites. Hacknet captures the feeling of being the hacker in a movie. I never thought typing in a command prompt could feel tense, but with the awesome music and graphics I got really immersed. If you like UNIX command prompts, or want a fun way to practice some of those commands, this is the game for you.

Makes you feel like a real movie quality hacker.

I can't in good conscience give this game a bad review. Was there times that I got pissed off by having to do 3 play throughs to get all the achievements? Of course. Were there times when I got bored of the repetitiveness? Absolutely.

The first hour started off pretty good. When things are good, it gives a really satisfying experience of feeling like you're this actual big brain hacker. I like how it gives options for you to skip around some missions if you don't want to do it all and just want the achievements and get it over with.

The story feels sparse most of the time but when it's getting down, it was actually pretty good. The final missions were well made and a lot of fun. Overall, I don't really think this game is subjectively for me, but as a whole product, it's a well-built and solid labor of love from the creator and I would recommend it.

great for linux nerds or wannabe linux nerds.

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very good

superb story, i recommend playing with a mechanical keyboard for ambiance, youre going to type a lot in this game, now log in and hack the world

buggy but good

i really enjoy this experience its been lots of fun my pc had trouble running it at first but then i figured it out and all was good its a very fun experience i enjoy the hacking it becomes much easier if you can type without looking at your key board that is very helpful but all in all its one of the best games i have on my pc

It works just fine with a mouse and keyboard.

Very great game helps to pass the time

Fun text-based adventure game that emulates old-school hacking in a very movie-like way. There's a few adrenaline rushing moments and surprising events. It's not for everyone, but I enjoyed it greatly.

Challenging puzzles, fun mechanics, engaging stories, and a great soundtrack. If you're a patient gamer that enjoys being presented with detailed tasks in narrative form and taking the time to work through enigmatic webs of mystery this is the game for you. Sure, it has its high stress moments where you have to work quickly, but Hacknet does not overuse the mechanic and allows you to think your way though complicated scenarios. The game over mechanics are forgiving as most of the enjoyment comes from the well written storyline and satisfaction you feel when you finally solve the mystery. There is the added bonus of workshop content and being able to create your own campaigns as well.

Oops, apparently I never reviewed this masterpiece! This is an incredible hacking puzzle game that will delight geeks and fast typers. Once you get the hang of the system, you'll be flying through missions as the game supports both mouse and keyboard controls with autocomplete, and the option to either run executables by clicking or typing commands. There are also some cool twists and turns in the story. And it has mod support. The screenshots make it look really complicated, but it's really easy to learn.

"It'll be just another quick contract, I'm on a roll."

• No firewall or proxy?
  
• Only 3 ports?
  
• This should be easy.
  
[*] proceeds to have the most tense 2 minutes of my life

misleading concepts, awful tab completion, unfriendly feedback, inexplicit docs.
It also forces so-called hackers to use the mouse! But, the most insane is that wildcards like `rm log/*` is invalid!
This game really drives me, a Linux user, crazy.

BTW, it's also buggy. If you log into Entropy test server, run `Shell`, and overload it again, it will seem to irreversibly disappear.

Fun game

Great game, uses real terminal commands and files. Really feel like a hacker.

It is a fun little game. Makes you want to go to HTB or THM and learn more about the real world.

Story only goes as long as it needs to, and gets wrapped up really well. This is one of the only games I've ever bought the soundtrack of, and it was worth it. I'd recommend this if you think you might enjoy it, even a little.

Very interesting and different, it seems a little slow at first, but once I understood the commands better it was a lot of fun.

Also, there are a lot of references to movies and games, as well as secrets and optional paths. Really cool!

My only complaint is that the network screen at some point becomes very "polluted". I got some program that allowed some customization on that screen by doing some optional missions, but still it was messy.

Hacknet is a game that is at times unsettling, and at other times moving, but it's always fun. An excellent game among the hacker sims I've seen.

Fun little hacking game.

It has a few flaws: Firstly, notes taking up RAM, let alone a lot of RAM. I sort of get what the devs were going for here, but all it does is encourage the player to pull up a notepad on their second monitor, especially in the endgame when you need to juggle passwords and IP addresses for upwards of a dozen machines. Secondly, the node map. It's a cool concept but its insanely cluttered and unusable, to the point where the DLC gives you a way to sort it, so the devs know its a problem. but you just have to deal with it until you beat the dlc (intended to be played late in the main story)

Beyond those flaws though, it's a very good little hacking game. The terminal setup is cool, the story is surprisingly compelling, and it's got a neat series of puzzles that are very intuitive, even for me as someone without a background in cyber security. Recommended, just, take your own notes.

Great game, very good story and an *amazing* soundtrack.

Hacknet is a cyberpunk-themed hacking simulation game that places players in the role of a hacker tasked with completing various digital missions. Dive into the world of computer systems, uncover secrets, and navigate a web of challenges in a realistic and immersive experience. The game blends puzzle-solving, strategy, and a deep narrative to keep players engaged.

Key Features:

Hacking Simulation: Hacknet offers a unique and authentic hacking experience, where players utilize a variety of commands and tools to infiltrate systems. The realistic simulation of a hacker's environment adds an extra layer of depth and immersion.

Narrative-Driven Gameplay: The game features an engaging story where players uncover a conspiracy as they hack into various systems. The narrative unfolds through emails and logs, enhancing the sense of mystery and intrigue as the player progresses.

Puzzle-Solving Mechanics: Each mission in Hacknet presents complex puzzles that require players to think critically and use their skills. The puzzles become progressively more challenging, adding a sense of accomplishment upon completion.

Cyberpunk Atmosphere: Hacknet captures the essence of a cyberpunk world, with its gritty visuals and electronic soundscape. The game's aesthetic is minimalistic but effective, contributing to the overall tension and immersion.

Realistic Hacking Tools: Players are equipped with a variety of hacking tools and software that mimic real-world techniques. The need to learn and adapt to new tools and strategies is a key aspect of the gameplay.

Time-Sensitive Missions: Players must act quickly to complete missions before their actions are detected. This adds an element of urgency and excitement to the gameplay, pushing players to work efficiently under pressure.

Conclusion: Hacknet stands out as an immersive and engaging hacking simulation game that captures the essence of a cyberpunk world. Its narrative, puzzle-solving mechanics, and realistic hacking tools provide a captivating experience for players who enjoy strategy, problem-solving, and an atmospheric gaming environment. The game's unique approach to hacking and its strong narrative make it a memorable experience in the cyberpunk genre.

it was very useful to me

rlly fun and immersive hacking sim. feel like aiden pearce as i type commands into the terminal,, just buy it