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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows XP Processeur : 2.0 GHz Mémoire vive : 512 MB de mémoire Graphiques : OpenGL 3.0+ (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable) Espace disque : 500 MB d'espace disque disponible

Hacknet

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Released August 12, 2015
sample: 499 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
92/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 94 % · 25,967 reviews (« Very Positive »)
9,75€ 1,46€ -85%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Players have spent a significant amount of time exploring the world of Hacknet, with 93 players clocking over 25 hours of playtime and 195 players playing between 10-25 hours. This dedication is reflected in the game's overall positive review rate of 94%. The gameplay, with its realistic hacking experience, is a major draw for players.

In-game

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« Un poil répétitif, mais une histoire prenante. On évolue bien, quelques moments de stress, très bon jeu. »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played
« Super ambiance pour ceux qui ne sont pas allergiques aux lignes de commande et qui aiment fouiner dans les ordis en mode terminal. »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
« Un régale ^^! Je le conseille a quiconque sait ce servir d'un clavier (donc, a tous >W>) »
👍 anonymous review · 39 h played
« ça occupe bien. Ayant des connaissances en informatique (administration systèmes et réseaux), l'apprentissage était plus simple. »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« Bon jeu de détente, assez original et amusant qui nous donne l'impression d'être un hacker. :-) »
👍 anonymous review · 19 h played
« Y jouer avec un sweat à capuche sur un laptop pour une immersion maximale »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« Beaucoup de soucis lié à la traduction, notamment des missions non possibles. »
👎 anonymous review · 21 h played
« fonctionne pas sur la migration de Windows 10 à Windows 11 Ma Configuration 🖥️ Windows 11 Professionnel Processeur :AMD Ryzen 9 3900 12-Core Processor Carte Graphique : MSI GeforceRTX 3070t i Mémoire RAM : 32 Go Disque dur : SSD NvMe »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Final ask Al. Are you a hacker or what? »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Very disappointed I have to use a mouse. All the work put in to making it look like a terminal, but it's just point and click. Could have been much better with a keyboard only option for the "hacking" aspect. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« To this day the ending questline is extremely buggy and breaks sequence often. »
👎 anonymous review · 48 h played
« très bon jeux pour apprendre les base du hacking recommande a tout les débutant »
👍 anonymous review · 47 h played

In players' words

« Un poil répétitif, mais une histoire prenante. On évolue bien, quelques moments de stress, très bon jeu. »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played
« Beaucoup de soucis lié à la traduction, notamment des missions non possibles. »
👎 anonymous review · 21 h played
« Super ambiance pour ceux qui ne sont pas allergiques aux lignes de commande et qui aiment fouiner dans les ordis en mode terminal. »
👍 anonymous review · 10 h played
« fonctionne pas sur la migration de Windows 10 à Windows 11 Ma Configuration 🖥️ Windows 11 Professionnel Processeur :AMD Ryzen 9 3900 12-Core Processor Carte Graphique : MSI GeforceRTX 3070t i Mémoire RAM : 32 Go Disque dur : SSD NvMe »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Un régale ^^! Je le conseille a quiconque sait ce servir d'un clavier (donc, a tous >W>) »
👍 anonymous review · 39 h played
« Final ask Al. Are you a hacker or what? »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« ça occupe bien. Ayant des connaissances en informatique (administration systèmes et réseaux), l'apprentissage était plus simple. »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« Very disappointed I have to use a mouse. All the work put in to making it look like a terminal, but it's just point and click. Could have been much better with a keyboard only option for the "hacking" aspect. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Bon jeu de détente, assez original et amusant qui nous donne l'impression d'être un hacker. :-) »
👍 anonymous review · 19 h played
« To this day the ending questline is extremely buggy and breaks sequence often. »
👎 anonymous review · 48 h played
« Y jouer avec un sweat à capuche sur un laptop pour une immersion maximale »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« très bon jeux pour apprendre les base du hacking recommande a tout les débutant »
👍 anonymous review · 47 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
86 % pos · n=161
Story / writing
98 % pos · n=57
Audio / music
95 % pos · n=20
Interface / UX
42 % pos · n=12
Value for money
91 % pos · n=11
Graphics / art
88 % pos · n=8
Performance
43 % pos · n=7
Content / longevity
100 % pos · n=5
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=4
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay161138149
Story / writing575610
Audio / music201901
Interface / UX12507
Value for money111001
Graphics / art8701
Performance7304
Content / longevity5500
Stability / bugs4004

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 13 h on median; those who dislike it: 2.7 h.

<2h
66 % (n=38)
2-10h
91 % (n=173)
10-25h
97 % (n=195)
>25h
96 % (n=93)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Jan 2026 : 90% positive90JanFeb 2026 : 90% positive90FebMar 2026 : 89% positive89MarApr 2026 : 96% positive96AprMay 2026 : 92% positive92MayJun 2026 : 93% positive93JunJul 2026 : 92% positive92Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€0.19€2.95€5.72€8.49€11.2620162017201820192020202120222023202420252026€1.46

Steam price tracked automatically since Aug 13, 2015 · All-time low: €1.46 (Mar 16, 2023)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

6,5 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 11 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 9,9 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • The story is widely praised, with 56 positive mentions out of 57, indicating a strong narrative focus
  • The audio, with 19 positive mentions out of 20, is also a highlight, contributing to the game's immersive atmosphere
  • The gameplay's realism and immersion are frequently mentioned, with 'hacking' and 'immersion' being among the most frequent keywords

Weaknesses

  • Some players have reported bugs, with 4 negative mentions out of 4, indicating a need for further optimization
  • The UI has received mixed reviews, with 5 positive and 7 negative mentions out of 12, suggesting room for improvement

Who is it for?

Fans of immersive simulations and puzzle games will likely enjoy Hacknet, as will those interested in realistic hacking experiences.

Is Hacknet worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 94% of 25,967 Steam reviews are positive (player score 92/100). Most-praised strength: The story is widely praised. Current price: 1,46€ (85% off).

Verdict

Overall, Hacknet's engaging gameplay, strong narrative, and immersive atmosphere make it a standout title in the independent gaming scene, with a devoted player base and widespread critical acclaim. With its high positive review rate and enthusiastic player response, Hacknet is a must-play for fans of simulation and puzzle games.

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Most frequent keywords

hacking (35)immersion (20)histoire (19)jeu (16)terminal (13)musique (9)divertissement (8)répétitif (8)puzzle (6)puzzles (5)interface (5)hacker (5)

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