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Mainlining

Developed by Rebelephant · Published by ReadGraves

AdventureIndieSimulation
StatusOut now ReleaseJan 26, 2017 Price$1.29 Metacritic73/100 Steam reviews279

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$1.29
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic73/100
Steam reviews279
Languages1
DLC1

Overview

An adventure, indie, simulation game by Rebelephant, published by ReadGraves — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “After MI7 has been hacked, your primary goal is to bring a cyber-criminal network to justice. Played entirely from your computer's desktop, Mainlining is a thrilling point and click hacking adventure that features a gripping narrative which will have you hooked from the very first case.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsMostly Positive — 78% positive of 350
Owners (est.)100000 – 200000
Player-voted tags:IndieHackingSimulationAdventurePuzzlePoint & ClickTypingPixel GraphicsSingleplayerProgrammingStory RichGreat Soundtrack

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Mainlining.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsNo

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 7 or better
  • Processor: Intel i3 2.6GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel HD Graphics 4000 or better
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 400 MB available space

Supported languages (1)

English

Mainlining 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 Mainlining?

Steam classifies Mainlining as a Adventure, Indie, Simulation game, developed by Rebelephant. After MI7 has been hacked, your primary goal is to bring a cyber-criminal network to justice. Played entirely from your computer's desktop, Mainlining is a thrilling point and click hacking adventure that features a gripping narrative which will have you hooked from the very first case.

How much does Mainlining cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Mainlining at $1.29. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Mainlining single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Mainlining: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Mainlining on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Mainlining for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Mainlining out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Jan 26, 2017.

What platforms is Mainlining on?

Mainlining is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Mainlining single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Mainlining cost?

Steam lists it at $1.29.

What is Mainlining's Metacritic score?

Mainlining has a Metacritic score of 73/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Mainlining?

Mainlining is developed by Rebelephant and published by ReadGraves.

Where to get Mainlining

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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