Hacky

Hacky

Cuddle Code · November 1, 2024 · Hacking, Typing, Roguelite, Casual, Education

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Very Positive92% · 102
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lowest tracked $3.99
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Hacky price by region

Hacky costs $3.29 in Georgia (USD), £4.29 in the United Kingdom, $4.99 in the United States, €4.99 in Europe (EUR), CA$6.49 in Canada, NZ$7.39 in New Zealand, A$7.50 in Australia, R$16.99 in Brazil and zł22.99 in Poland right now.

Cheapest Hacky offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
Georgia (USD) $3.29 $3.29 — 1
United Kingdom £4.29 £4.29 — 1
United Statesyour region $4.99 $4.99 — 1
Europe (EUR) €4.99 €4.99 — 1
Canada CA$6.49 CA$6.49 — 1
New Zealand NZ$7.39 NZ$7.39 — 1
Australia A$7.50 A$7.50 — 1
Brazil R$16.99 R$16.99 — 1
Poland zł22.99 zł22.99 — 1

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 Hacky

✦ AI summary

Hacky is a keyboard-mashing hacker simulator where you type rapid commands to break into networks, dodge security systems, and steal data while looking impossibly cool doing it. Balance risk and reward across roguelike runs, unlock new hacker tools and upgrades, and discover that being a cyber-criminal is really just about hitting keys really fast with style.

Look like a master hacker. Type like a caffeinated squirrel.

This is the "I'm in" simulator designed for one purpose: making you look like a high-stakes cyber-criminal while you're actually just typing "asdfghjkl" over and over. No networking degree required, just a laptop and crowded cafe.Most of the gameplay involves you typing nonsense commands and pretending to be an "I'm in" type of hacker. And when it comes to hacking, just randomly spam your keyboard at the target speed to bypass fake security and watch as totally-legit-looking code floods your screen. Complete with unnecessary sci-fi bleeps and bloops, because that's definitely how cybersecurity works.

Key Features:

  • Effortless Hacking: Feel like a genius by simply typing easy commands on screen! Hack networks, steal valuable data, and navigate through cyberspace with intuitive keyboard controls.
  • Stylized Puzzles: Unlock target security with satisfying visual challenges.
  • Strategic Gameplay: Balance your actions against the rising System Alert. Push your luck to grab more loot, or play it safe and escape with what you've got!
  • Roguelike Sessions: Each hacking run is a unique challenge. How deep can you penetrate before the system locks you out?
  • Unlock and Upgrade: Collect CHIP DATA to unlock new hacker OS types, command lines, and powerful upgrades between sessions.

Perfect for:

  • Casual gamers looking for an accessible hacker game yet thrilling experience
  • Sci-fi enthusiasts who've always wanted to live out their hacker dreams
  • Anyone seeking a fun and engaging way to improve their typing skills
No coding experience required – just bring your imagination and good keyboard. Can you become the most notorious hacker in the cyberpunk underworld?Boot up Hacky now and leave your mark on the digital frontier!

Hacky — game info

Platforms
Windows
Steam Deck
Playable
Player modes
Single-player
PC Game Pass
Not included

What Steam players say

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

✦ AI summary

Hacky is a stylish typing game that captures the cinematic feeling of hacking with satisfying keyboard gameplay, an engaging synth soundtrack, and a good progression system of different operating systems and abilities. Players praise its fun core mechanics and appeal for keyboard enthusiasts, though some find the gameplay becomes repetitive after a while and wish for more server variety and meaningful endgame content. Most reviewers seem to enjoy it as a solid, casual experience worth trying, particularly if you appreciate typing games or want to test out a new keyboard.

Recommended Jul 6, 2026
If you want to dive into the Matrix, then this game is for you! Immersive, challenging typing games like Hacky are why I have a creamy, thocky mechanical keyboard. Dive into the primary colors of a binary world as you use different protocols to hack into servers and unlock special abilities, like installing backdoors to move between levels more easily, all while bopping to an incredible electronica synth soundtrack. After using the Hacky 1.0 and Overclock OSes, I'm a little indecisive about going back and using the other OSes—feel like I'm at the point of diminishing returns. I would rather have more servers and mini-games to hack. Who am I kidding? Yes, I'll try to hack every server using every OS because this game is that fun. Hoping for a future update/DLC to expand the world of Hacky and all my fellow anonymous agents that keep messaging me along the way.
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Recommended May 17, 2026
Great typing game under the guise of a hacking game. Really implements the movie-form of hacking with rapidly typing commands into your keyboard to make you feel like a movie hacker. Well-executed and a fair price. I also like the upgrades and the use of the different commands.
2 found this helpful
Recommended Apr 16, 2026
it's good for testing new keyboards
2 found this helpful
Recommended Apr 15, 2026
Cool concept and hacking interface—very easy to grasp. However, the gameplay gets repetitive quickly due to a lack of hacking variety. Once you reach the endgame (Hacky 2.0), it feels underwhelming and isn't as 'OP' as the other OS.
1 found this helpful
Recommended Jan 30, 2026
nice if you wanna zone out with music for a bit, but also makes you think a little
Recommended Jan 10, 2026
Very fun and dumb. The perfect game to test out new keyboard on.

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