

Retro Hacker
Matthew Diaz · August 13, 2018 · Simulation, Text-Based, Hacking, Indie, Interactive Fiction
Buy Retro Hacker from Steam at $9.99 — the cheapest of 1 store we compare.
Where to buy Retro Hacker — official stores
Retro Hacker price by region
Retro Hacker costs £7.19 in the United Kingdom, €7.99 in Europe (EUR), $9.99 in the United States, $9.99 in Georgia (USD), CA$11.49 in Canada, NZ$12.39 in New Zealand, A$14.50 in Australia, R$20.69 in Brazil and zł35.99 in Poland right now.
| Region | Best price | Official store | Key shop | Stores |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| £7.19 | £7.19 | — | 1 | |
| €7.99 | €7.99 | — | 1 | |
| $9.99 | $9.99 | — | 1 | |
| $9.99 | $9.99 | — | 1 | |
| CA$11.49 | CA$11.49 | — | 1 | |
| NZ$12.39 | NZ$12.39 | — | 1 | |
| A$14.50 | A$14.50 | — | 1 | |
| R$20.69 | R$20.69 | — | 1 | |
| zł35.99 | zł35.99 | — | 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 Retro Hacker
Retro Hacker puts you in the seat of a 1990s hacker working a text-based DOS-style terminal where you crack passwords, infiltrate secured systems, and cover your tracks through authentic command-line gameplay. With 13 story missions plus endless procedurally-generated side jobs and a suite of hackware tools to purchase, it captures the pure tactical challenge of retro computing security without relying on graphics or sound.
Current Features
-13 different side missions with an infinite amount
-13 story missions
-helpful programs purchased with money earned through missions
Retro Hacker — game info
- Platforms
- Windows
- 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.
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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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