Hacknet

"Hacknet is an immersive, terminal-based hacking simulator for PC."

Team Fractal Alligator·Fellow Traveller· August 12, 2015· Main Game

Critic Score

1 reviews

User Score

40 ratings

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.

Released 12 August 2015 for Mac, Linux and PC (Microsoft Windows) by Team Fractal Alligator, published by Fellow Traveller. Rated 16 by PEGI. About 8 hours to beat.

Story

Bit, a hacker responsible for creating the most invasive security system on the planet, is dead. When he fails to reconnect to his system for 14 days, his failsafe kicks in, sending instructions in automated emails to a lone user. As that user, it’s up to you to unravel the mystery and ensure that Hacknet-OS doesn't fall into the wrong hands.