Uplink

Uplink

Introversion Software · 2006 · Hacking, Indie, Strategy, Singleplayer, Cyberpunk

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About Uplink

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Play as a freelance hacker taking on lucrative contracts to infiltrate secure systems, steal data, and sabotage rivals while managing your tools and reputation. Your choices determine your faction allegiances and story outcomes, creating a dynamic cybercrime experience where every decision shapes your path from rookie to espionage expert.

In Uplink, play as a freelance hacker taking on high-stakes contracts. Hack into secure systems, steal data, sabotage rivals, and manipulate evidence. Choose to support factions or go rogue, upgrading your tools and skills with each mission. As you navigate this world of cyber espionage, your choices have lasting consequences, influencing the direction of the story and your place within it.As a freelance hacker, you'll infiltrate high-security systems, steal corporate data, sabotage rivals, and frame others for cybercrimes. Success hinges on mastering tools like password crackers and log modifiers while evading detection by bouncing connections and erasing tracks.In Uplink, progression and upgrades drive your rise from rookie hacker to cyber-espionage expert. Earn credits by completing contracts, then invest in faster CPUs, advanced software, and powerful tools to take on tougher missions. As your skills grow, so do the stakes, creating a thrilling loop of challenge and reward that keeps the gameplay endlessly engaging.Your choices shape the story and the world around you. You can align with rival corporations, support one side, or remain neutral, each path influencing your missions and alliances. Alternatively, you can focus entirely on freelance hacking, building your reputation and wealth. Your decisions lead to different outcomes, making every playthrough unique and ensuring a dynamic, replayable experience.Introversion Software has been developing games since 2001, and stands behind acclaimed titles like Uplink, Defcon, Darwinia, Multiwinia, Prison Architect, Scanner Sombre, and their latest release, The Last Starship. Introversion has garnered both critical and commercial success being recognised with multiple awards including the IGF grand prize for Darwinia and BAFTA for best persistent game (Prison Architect).  They have sold more than 4M copies of their games worldwide.

What Steam players say

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Recommended Jul 7, 2026
i think about this game more often than i should
2 found this helpful
Recommended May 4, 2026
100% altered my brain chemistry, one of my all time favorites growing up
2 found this helpful
Recommended Jul 11, 2026
It's outdated, but it was one of the best hacking games.
1 found this helpful
Recommended Jun 17, 2026
Good game, interface a little clunky
1 found this helpful
Recommended Jun 10, 2026
I like this.
Recommended May 2, 2026
Who is the target? > He's just a friend of ours. Why so much money? > We really don't like the target.

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