PCGame

HACK.BAK

Terminal-based hacking simulation with procedurally generated networks to explore

David Huish · Released Jul 11, 2025

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Reviews
Positive
100% of 10
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Untested
Last update on Steam
1 year ago
Sep 29, 2025
Minimum PC
0.2 GB disk
Full requirements

What is HACK.BAK?

In this single-player, text-based hacking simulation, you search for a recovery key after the hacker group F.I.S.H. encrypts your data. You enter commands to navigate servers, routers, and other devices, discovering more commands as you explore.

For you if...

  • +you like logic puzzles with the option to skip them
  • +you want to choose between different network sizes

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer action games over text-based simulations

Screenshots and trailer

HACK.BAK screenshot 1

HACK.BAK system requirements

Minimum: 0.2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run HACK.BAK?

The published requirements do not name a graphics card we can compare.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 11
Processor
2 Ghz
Storage
150 MB available space

Recommended

Memory
2 GB RAM

Does HACK.BAK have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does HACK.BAK run on Steam Deck?

Untested Not yet tested by Valve on Steam Deck.

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows
Achievements
11
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English.

Does HACK.BAK 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 Nov 5, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

2 DLC available.

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