Retro Hacker
Matthew Diaz · 2018 · Simulation, Text-Based, Hacking, Indie, Interactive Fiction
PC
Positive90% · 29
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About Retro Hacker
Retro Hacker simulates hacking from a computer terminal with a text based operating system like DOS. There is no mouse support, no sound, no music and no graphics. There is just text. Retro Hacker simulates what hacking could of been like in the early 90's and is inspired by the open game play of other hacking simulators. Retro Hacker allows you to crack passwords, avoid traces, download/upload files and infiltrate secured systems.
Current Features
-13 different side missions with an infinite amount
-13 story missions
-helpful programs purchased with money earned through missions
Current Features
-13 different side missions with an infinite amount
-13 story missions
-helpful programs purchased with money earned through missions
What Steam players say
Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.
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Great game - And finished it @ 2026 Is it perfect? - Hell no! but it is a nice small indie DOS hacking game There are many small problems with the game (some bugs, no music or sfx, missing commands from dos console, some puzzles not so clear) - but still I recommend it! Great nostalgic vibe When you get stuck look at the discussions forums in steam.
Retro Hacker, developed and published by Matthew Diaz, is a minimalist hacking simulation that fully embraces the aesthetics and philosophy of retro computing. It abandons the conventions of modern gaming—no flashy visuals, no cinematic storytelling, no elaborate soundtrack—in favor of a bare terminal interface where every action is executed through typed commands. The experience is intentionally stark, evoking the sensation of sitting before a glowing monochrome monitor in the 1980s, deciphering data and breaking into systems with only your wits and a keyboard. This commitment to authenticity defines Retro Hacker’s identity: it is not trying to be accessible or glamorous, but to immerse players in a stripped-down digital space where logic, precision, and timing reign supreme. At its core, Retro Hacker is a text-based puzzle and simulation hybrid. The player assumes the role of a clandestine operator infiltrating systems, cracking encrypted files, and outmaneuvering security programs designed to trace and expose intruders. Every action—from scanning a network to downloading stolen data—is performed through commands typed into a virtual terminal. The lack of visual prompts forces t…
A very addictive game with excellent story line for anyone who has an interest in these type of hacking games.
seems abandoned.
it's simple, but fun.
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