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Game entry

Hacknet

2015 · Simulation, Puzzle · PC, Mac, Linux · Fellow Traveller

After 45 duels settled by the community, Hacknet stands no. 1,870 among the best video games of all time on GameForever, with 1,510 ELO points and 47% of wins. Where it fares best, it sits at no. 49 out of 142 (Simulation).

World rank

no. 1,870

ELO score

1,510

Wins

47%

Duels played

45

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About Hacknet

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.

ELO progression

Score moved from 1,500 to 1,510 ELO points over the last 170 days.

Head-to-head

Direct record on the most played match-ups.

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Around this spot

The games Hacknet sits between in the world ranking.

  1. 1,867 Wild Gunman 1,510
  2. 1,868 Age of Empires III: Definitive Edition 1,510
  3. 1,869 Football Manager 2010 1,510
  4. 1,870 Hacknet 1,510
  5. 1,871 Ryse: Son of Rome 1,509
  6. 1,872 Vanquish 1,509
  7. 1,873 Double Dragon 1,509

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The standing

Where Hacknet ranks

The world rank mixes every family of games. Here is where Hacknet stands in each of the ones it belongs to. Its best standing, all families considered: 49 out of 142 (Simulation).

Where Hacknet ranks
Ranking Position Games competing
World ranking 1,870 5,035
Simulation 49 142
2010s 770 2,050
2015 88 233

The community

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