Uplink
Hacking strategy game about contract jobs and covering your tracks
Introversion Software · Released Aug 23, 2006
- Reviews
- Very Positive
- 91% of 2,440
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Playing now
- 4
- right now
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Last update
- 6 months ago
- Mar 10, 2026
Metacritic: 75/100 (critic reviews)
What is Uplink?
A single-player hacking strategy simulation set in a world of corporate cyber espionage. As a freelance hacker, you take contracts to break into computer systems, steal data, or sabotage targets, then erase your tracks to avoid detection. Contract earnings pay for hardware and software upgrades, and you can choose whether to side with rival corporations.
For you if...
- +you enjoy methodical hacking jobs and hiding your tracks
- +you like upgrading tools between single-player contracts
Not for you if...
- −you want clear guidance and forgiving failures
- −you prefer quick action over careful planning
What players say
91% of 2,440 reviews are positive
Players praise the detail of the hacking tasks and the music. They complain about hard-to-read text on modern displays, unclear guidance, and getting caught without knowing why. Some also report launch or display problems, including on Linux.
Screenshots and trailer
Uplink system requirements
As published by the developer.
No system requirements published.
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Keyboard and mouse
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Steam features
- Family Sharing
Steam Deck: Playable
- Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
- Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
- Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
- The native resolution is not the default one
- All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
- Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
Tags
- Hacking
- Indie
- Strategy
- Singleplayer
- Cyberpunk
- Simulation
- Sci-fi
- Real-Time with Pause
- 2D
- Experimental
- Atmospheric
- Puzzle
- Story Rich
- Programming
- Perma Death
- Roguelike
Recent updates
- Mar 10, 2026 · Apple Silicon Support
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