Hacknet Alternatives

Hacknet is described as 'Join a small team of elite hackers pulling off a complex series of data heists in Hacknet Labyrinths, a major expansion for critically acclaimed terminal-based hacking simulator, Hacknet' and is an app in the development category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Hacknet for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Mac, Linux, Steam and Xbox apps. The best Hacknet alternative is Uplink: Hacker Elite. It's not free, so if you're looking for a free alternative, you could try Digital: A Love Story or Endgame:Singularity. Other great apps like Hacknet are Hacker Simulator, Grey Hack, HackerForever and Hack Run.

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Join a small team of elite hackers pulling off a complex series of data heists in Hacknet Labyrinths, a major expansion for critically acclaimed terminal-based hacking simulator, Hacknet.

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Hacknet alternatives page was last updated Oct 27, 2021
  1. Uplink: Hacker Elite icon
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    Uplink is a video game released in 2001 by the British software company Introversion Software. The player assumes the role of a hacker in the year 2010, who begins work for the Uplink Corporation, which is a worldwide company providing work for hackers.

    8 Uplink: Hacker Elite alternatives
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    • Uplink: Hacker Elite is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Hacknet.

    • Uplink: Hacker Elite is the most popular commercial alternative to Hacknet.

    • Uplink: Hacker Elite is Paid and ProprietaryHacknet is also Paid and Proprietary
  2. Digital: A Love Story icon
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    Computer mystery/romance set five minutes into the future of 1988. By hacking BBS servers you discover a one sided story of love.

    7 Digital: A Love Story alternatives
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    • Digital: A Love Story is the most popular free alternative to Hacknet.

    • Digital: A Love Story is Free and ProprietaryHacknet is Paid and Proprietary
  3. Hacker Simulator icon
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    Become a hacker and build your online reputation to the top by discovering a simplified and enjoyable version of real-life hacking methods. Complete contracts, buy new programs, upgrade your computer, crack wifi networks and infiltrate peoples or companies online systems.

    8 Hacker Simulator alternatives
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    • Windows
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  4. Grey Hack icon
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    Explore the Grey Hack universe and forge your own reputation in a world shared by all players. Grey Hack is a massively multiplayer hacking simulator game. You’re a hacker with full freedom to act as you wish on a vast network of procedurally generated computers.

    8 Grey Hack alternatives
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  5. Endgame:Singularity icon
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    Created by accident, all who find you will destroy you. Survive, grow, and learn. Only then can you escape.

    Endgame: Singularity is a simulation of a true AI. Go from computer to computer, pursued by the entire world. Keep hidden, and you might have a chance.

    2 Endgame:Singularity alternatives
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    • FreeOpen Source

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    • Mac
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    Endgame:Singularity Features

    1.  Virus simulation
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    • Endgame:Singularity is the most popular Open Source alternative to Hacknet.

    • Endgame:Singularity is Free and Open SourceHacknet is Paid and Proprietary
  6. HackerForever icon
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    In this game you play a hacker. When you first log in to your hacking console you get an email from someone you don't know, who asks you to do a hack for him because he heard great things about you. If you succeed, your name will become more known.

    9 HackerForever alternatives
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    • FreeProprietary

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    • Windows
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  7. Hack Run icon
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    Hack your way into the heart of a mysterious organization to uncover their secrets. Hack RUN is a game which uses 'old school' command prompts (like UNIX) that simulate a real operating system. Learn the commands of each system to help you navigate through your adventure.

    9 Hack Run alternatives
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    • Hack Run is the most popular Android, iPhone & iPad alternative to Hacknet.

    • Hack Run is Paid and ProprietaryHacknet is also Paid and Proprietary
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    GRIDD: Retroenhanced is an intense arcade-style shoot 'em up heavily influenced by 80's hacker culture and cyberpunk.

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  9. Hacker: Cyber Warfare icon
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    The newest Hacker Version is out, and more realistic, with more challenging levels! All the fun of hacking through government/important files without being caught! The first and second hacking versions were fun and amazing, and it seems the owner has yet came out with another...

    9 Hacker: Cyber Warfare alternatives
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    • FreeProprietary

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    • Windows

    Hacker: Cyber Warfare Features

    1.  Portable
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  10. Hacker Evolution Untold icon
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    When the number of computers in existence and their processing capacity exceeds that of all mankind, a point of technological singularity is encountered.

    9 Hacker Evolution Untold alternatives
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