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Hacknet

A Puzzle game by Team Fractal Alligator, released in 2015

88/100🔴Niche / Inactive🏆Proton PlatinumLinuxPC (Microsoft Windows)Mac

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. Using old school command prompts and real hacking processes, you’ll solve the mystery with minimal hand-holding and a rich world full of secrets to explore. Exploring the volatile nature of personal privacy, the prevalence of corporate greed, and the hidden powers of hackers on the internet, Hacknet delivers a true hacking simulation, while offering a support system that allows total beginners get a grasp of the real-world applications and commands found throughout the game.

Single player

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Hacknet Download Size

The official download size for Hacknet is 0.5 GB. Based on current hardware prices, this installation consumes approximately $0.03 worth of SSD storage space.

Standard Install

File Size

0.5GB

Est. SSD Cost

$0.03USD
100 Mbps
My Internet Speed100 Mbps
Quick Presets

Estimated Time to Install

0 mins

Is Hacknet Dead?

Live player count and server population analysis.

🔴Niche / Inactive
31Players Online

There are currently 31 people playing Hacknet, indicating a niche or private community. Coordinate via Discord for best results.

Current Activity24h Peak: 37.2
Estimated Match Wait: Long Wait / Discord Required
Live Data from SteamAPI

Where is the Hacknet save file?

Manual backup locations for PC, Mac, and Linux.

Steam Cloud Supported
Copy
%USERPROFILE%\AppData\Local\Hacknet\Saved\SaveGames

How to backup manually on Windows

  1. Press Win + R to open the Run dialog.
  2. Paste the path above and press Enter.
  3. Locate the save files (usually .sav, .json, or similar).
  4. Copy the entire folder to a backup location.
Copy
~/Library/Application Support/Hacknet/Saves

How to backup manually on Mac

  1. Open Finder and press ⌘ + Shift + G.
  2. Paste the path above and click Go.
  3. Locate the save files in the folder.
  4. Duplicate the folder to create a backup.
Copy
~/.local/share/Hacknet/Saves

How to backup manually on Linux

  1. Open a terminal and use cd to navigate to the path.
  2. Or use your file manager and press Ctrl + L to enter the path.
  3. Locate the save files (.sav, .json, or game-specific format).
  4. Copy the folder with cp -r or your file manager.
Source: PCGamingWiki ↗

Is Hacknet Steam Deck Compatible?

SteamOS and Linux Proton performance analysis.

Valve Official🚫Unsupported
Community Rating🏆 Proton Platinum

Community Verdict: Playable!

Don't let the "Unsupported" tag fool you. While Valve hasn't officially verified Hacknet, ProtonDB users report it runs perfectly (Gold/Platinum rating). You may need to force a specific Proton version.

Confidence: Moderate
See 35 user configs ↗

Can I Run Hacknet?

PC system requirements - Minimum vs Recommended specs.

To run Hacknet smoothly, your PC needs at least 512 MB RAM RAM and a OpenGL 3.0+ (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable) or equivalent GPU. Plan for 0.5 GB of storage.

Minimum1080p / 30 FPS
  • 💻
    OSWindows XP
  • ⚡
    CPU2.0 GHz
  • 🧠
    RAM512 MB RAM
  • 🎮
    GPUOpenGL 3.0+ (2.1 with ARB extensions acceptable)
  • 💾
    Storage500 MB available space
Download Size
0.5 GBSmall

Is Hacknet Good?

Aggregated critic scores and player sentiment analysis.

88
Rated 88 out of 100
Generally Favorable1 Verified Reviews

The Verdict

Based on 1 critic reviews, Hacknet has received generally positive feedback. With a solid score of 88, it stands out as a strong entry in the puzzle category, though it may have minor flaws.

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