Hacky

Typing roguelite that turns keyboard mashing into simulated cybercrime

Cuddle Code · Released Nov 1, 2024

Reviews: Very Positive; 91% of 98
Recent reviews: Not enough recent
Players: 0; daily peak, Oct 28, 2026
Steam Deck: Playable
Last update on Steam: 1 year ago; Dec 6, 2024
Minimum PC: Support for OpenGL 3.3; 0.5 GB RAM · 0.1 GB disk; Full requirements

What is Hacky?

A single-player hacking simulation played through a command interface in a cyberpunk underworld. You enter commands, steal data, and solve visual security puzzles during runs where a rising System Alert can lock you out. You choose when to escape with your loot and use CHIP DATA between runs to unlock operating systems, commands, and upgrades.

For you if...

+you want keyboard-focused play that doubles as typing practice
+you enjoy adjusting your approach around different upgrade combinations

Not for you if...

−you expect realistic hacking based on technical knowledge
−you prefer mouse-driven controls to rapid typing

What players say

91% of 98 reviews are positive

Players praise the movie-hacker presentation and accessible interface. Some say the gameplay becomes repetitive, citing too little hacking variety.

Screenshots and trailer

Hacky system requirements

Minimum: Support for OpenGL 3.3, 0.5 GB RAM, 0.1 GB of disk space.

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Minimum

OS: Windows 7 or newer
Processor: 2.0 GHz
Graphics: Support for OpenGL 3.3
Memory: 512 MB RAM
Storage: 100 MB available space

Does Hacky have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Single-player

Does Hacky run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

Default controller config not fully functional
Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
Not fully functional without an external keyboard
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Keyboard and mouse
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 12
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages: Full audio: English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Bulgarian, Czech, Danish, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Hungarian, Indonesian, Japanese, Korean, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Portuguese - Portugal, Romanian, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America, Swedish, Thai, Traditional Chinese, Turkish, Ukrainian, Vietnamese.

Does Hacky use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 27, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam