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Hacker Evolution

Hacker Evolution

Hacker Evolution is a hacking simulation game, featuring unparalleled graphics and features. You play the role of a former intelligence agent, specializing in computer security. When a chain of events sets off worldwide, leaving critical service disabled, you assume the role a computer hacker to fin

Released Sep 14, 2010 Developer exosyphen studios Platforms Windows · Mac · Linux SimulationHackingPuzzleSingleplayerText-Based
View on Steam ↗ $2.99 (US · as of 2026-07-26)

What players say

Steam review score and the most-helpful voices, which may include critical ones. Data as of 2026-05-20.

67.8%positive1,047 reviews
Recommended · 0 found this helpful

“Trying to hack the system feels like a cat in a mouse shop. Every command is a secret message and I m still searching for the button that opens the door to sweet victorious sleep.”

— a player, Steam review · 5 hrs played
Not recommended · 6 found this helpful

“Al is this what you do for work?”

— a player, Steam review · 1 hrs played
Not recommended · 1 found this helpful

“The dev is now engaged in scamming indie developers. Just play Uplink instead.”

— a player, Steam review · 1 hrs played
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Player activity

Monthly average concurrent players. Live count fetched 2026-07-11 11:49 UTC · history via SteamCharts.

1playing at last check
124-hour peak
6,452all-time peak
0 250 500 2013 2015 2017 2019 2021 2023 206 avg · Apr 2026

Price tracking

US-region pricing (USD), sampled twice daily by our own tracker since 2026-07-11. Steam prices vary by region — always confirm your local price on Steam.

$2.99current · sampled 2026-07-26 08:39 UTC
$0.99lowest since tracking began2026-07-11
US2.99 USD
EU2.99 EUR
UK2.49 GBP
Australia4.50 AUD
Canada3.89 CAD
Japan350 JPY
Brazil10.49 BRL
China15.00 CNY

Regional prices at last sample, in local currency — Steam sets each region's price independently.

Brazil≈$2.1 Japan China Canada US Australia UK EU≈$3.4

Cheapest → most expensive, converted to USD at ECB reference rates (2026-07-24). Relative comparison only.

$0 $2.5 $5 07-11 07-14 07-17 07-20 07-23 07-26

Latest official news

Developer announcements via the Steam news API — links go to the original posts. More across all games on the news hub.

Jan 10, 2020
Jane Westlake Adventures - Treasure train

https://store.steampowered.com/app/1158430/Jane_Westlake_Adventures__The_Mystery_Train/

Sep 28, 2019
Hacker Evolution - 2019 HD remaster is here

A homage to the successful Hacker Evolution game released in 2007, this remaster brings back the original game with updated HD graphics. The HardCore Package 1 and 2 DLCs from the original game, are i

Jul 28, 2016
Hacker Evolution IMMERSION is coming soon!

Hello gamers and fans of Hacker Evolution, We would like to announce you that the newest game in the serie, will be shortly available in Early Access: http://store.steampowered.com/app/229560/

Jul 28, 2016
Hacker Evolution IMMERSION is coming soon!

Hello gamers and fans of Hacker Evolution, We would like to announce you that the newest game in the serie, will be shortly available in Early Access: http://store.steampowered.com/app/229560/

May 11, 2015
Hacker Evolution Source Code is now availble

Are you curious how the Hacker Evolution games were made? Here is your chance to get your hands on their sourcecode: http://store.steampowered.com/app/364750/

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Screenshots

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Facts & details

From the Steam store record, snapshot 2026-05-20.

GenresSimulation
Player tagsSimulation · Hacking · Puzzle · Singleplayer · Text-Based · Strategy · Cyberpunk · Difficult · Indie · Action · Education · Exploration (SteamSpy community voting)
FeaturesSingle-player · Steam Trading Cards · Family Sharing
LanguagesEnglish
Estimated owners100,000 – 200,000 (SteamSpy)
Official sitehttp://www.exosyphen.com
Minimum system requirements (PC)

Minimum: OS *: Windows XP / 2000 / 2003 / Vista / Windows 7 Processor: 1 Ghz Memory: 512 MB Graphics: DirectX compatible video card DirectX®: DirectX 8.0 Hard Drive: 200 MB Sound: DirectX compatible sound card