Hacknet
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A terminal-based hacking game. You follow messages left by a hacker who died recently and try to find out what happened.
How you code
You play by typing commands into a Unix-like terminal: scanning networks, running hacking tools, moving files and reading logs. You use commands rather than writing programs, which is why it is listed as borderline.
Details
Categories: Hacker fiction with real scripting
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Cost: Paid
Language: Mostly commands
Borderline: nearly meets the "code is the central verb" rule
Borderline: little real scripting
Last verified: 2026-10-08