Hacknet
Developed by Team Fractal Alligator · Published by Fellow Traveller
At a glance
Overview
An indie, simulation game by Team Fractal Alligator, published by Fellow Traveller — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “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.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Hacknet.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP
- Processor: 2.0 GHz
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 3.0+ (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable)
- Storage: 500 MB available space
Supported languages (9)
Hacknet FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is Hacknet?
Steam classifies Hacknet as a Indie, Simulation game, developed by Team Fractal Alligator. 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.
How much does Hacknet cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Hacknet at $1.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Hacknet single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Hacknet: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Hacknet on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Hacknet for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is Hacknet out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Aug 12, 2015.
What platforms is Hacknet on?
Hacknet is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Hacknet single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does Hacknet cost?
Steam lists it at $1.49.
Does Hacknet have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 11 achievements for Hacknet.
What is Hacknet's Metacritic score?
Hacknet has a Metacritic score of 82/100, per the Steam store listing.
Who made Hacknet?
Hacknet is developed by Team Fractal Alligator and published by Fellow Traveller.
Where to get Hacknet
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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