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Hacknet

Hacknet

Puzzle, Simulator, Indie

by Team Fractal Alligator

Score

Ratings

Published

Play it on

7.8

38

2015

LinuxPCMac

IGDB critic rating

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Information

Consoles:

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac

How Long to Beat

Main story8h

Developer

Team Fractal Alligator

Publisher:

Fellow Traveller

Game Modes

Single player

Release Date:

Aug 12, 2015

Age Rating

PEGI 16

Your Rating & Status

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How Long to Beat

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Rushed

8h

Main story

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Completionist

Synopsis:

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.

Where to play

Official siteSteamGOGitch.io

DLC & Expansions (1)

Hacknet: LabyrinthsDLC

Hacknet: Labyrinths

Media

Trailer
Trailer

Trailer

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