Hacknet

Hacknet

Team Fractal Alligator · August 12, 2015 · Hacking, Simulation, Programming, Typing, Story Rich

Buy the Hacknet key for Steam from Driffle INC at $1.43 — the cheapest of 11 stores we compare.

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Very Positive94% · 26,15882Metacritic29playing now
Best price 58 Good deal
$1.43-85%
lowest tracked $0.79
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Where to buy Hacknet — official stores

GOG
GOG
Standard Edition · DRM-Free
-85%
$1.49
$9.99
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GreenManGaming
Standard Edition · Steam
$9.99
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Steam
Steam
Standard Edition · Steam
$9.99
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Humble Store
Humble Store
Standard Edition · Steam
$9.99
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Cheapest Hacknet keys — keyshops

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Driffle INC
Standard Edition · Steam
$1.43
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Eneba
Standard Edition · Steam
$1.46
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Gameseal
Standard Edition · Steam
$2.27
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CJS CD Keys
CJS CD Keys
Standard Edition · Steam
$2.27
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Kinguin
Standard Edition · Steam
$2.36
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GAMIVO
Standard Edition · Steam
$2.67
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Keycense
Standard Edition · Steam
-72%
$3.13
$11.01
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Hacknet price by region

Hacknet costs £0.86 in the United Kingdom, €0.99 in Europe (EUR), $1.43 in the United States, $1.43 in Georgia (USD), CA$2.05 in Canada, NZ$2.19 in New Zealand, A$2.25 in Australia, R$2.99 in Brazil and zł5.25 in Poland right now.

Cheapest Hacknet offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
United Kingdom £0.86 −85% £1.19 £0.86 8
Europe (EUR) €0.99 −85% €1.35 €0.99 10
United Statesyour region $1.43 −85% $1.49 $1.43 11
Georgia (USD) $1.43 −85% $1.49 $1.43 11
Canada CA$2.05 −85% CA$2.05 — 4
New Zealand NZ$2.19 −85% NZ$2.19 — 4
Australia A$2.25 −85% A$2.25 — 4
Brazil R$2.99 −85% R$2.99 R$8.12 5
Poland zł5.25 −85% zł5.25 zł5.52 6

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

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About Hacknet

✦ AI summary

Hack into a mysterious network of computers using real terminal commands to uncover the truth behind a deceased hacker's death and prevent his dangerous security system from falling into the wrong hands. Hacknet combines authentic UNIX-based hacking with an immersive story, accessible learning curve, and a modding toolkit that lets you create your own campaigns.

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.

Hacknet — game info

Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux / SteamOS
Steam Deck
Unsupported
Player modes
Single-player
PC Game Pass
Not included
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What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

Recommended Sep 30, 2026
cd hacknet run immersion.exe This is easily one of the best terminal-based puzzle games ever made. It actually makes you feel like an elite hacker instead of just playing a Hollywood minigame. The soundtrack is a banger, the story keeps you hooked, and finding actual secrets in the game's file system is incredibly satisfying. 10/10, would delete sys files again.
Recommended Sep 30, 2026
A hacking thriller that's secretly a great typing class. Short, smart, and tense the whole way through.
Recommended Sep 28, 2026
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Recommended Sep 28, 2026
five stars, best enjoyed on an old thinkpad
Recommended Sep 27, 2026
i have great memories of playing this game 100% over a week when i didnt have internet up in high school. its really good at making you feel like a hacker without needing to know any code at all, and the music hits are perfect for getting you in the zone when you need to. its crazy how they made such a serious but fun and intense game from mostly reading text and very basic commands and gameplay, it had me searching for a lot of documents and stuff that werent part of the main story which i normally dont do.
Recommended Sep 24, 2026
actual peak game i've played it 3-4 times over the years for a game where it's just typing and clicking it's surprisingly fun and engaging and the opportunities for different choices make the game feel more interactive, plus it helped me learn linux commands and networking concepts the first time i played it at like 11 years old

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