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hackmud

Text-based multiplayer hacking game with puzzles and player-written scripts

ComCODE · Released Sep 22, 2016

IndieMassively MultiplayerRPGSimulation

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Reviews
Mostly Positive
78% of 824
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
16
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
10 months ago
Dec 29, 2025
Minimum PC
2 GB RAM
Full requirements

What is hackmud?

This text-based multiplayer hacking game takes place in a persistent, fictional internet left largely abandoned. You run scripts to investigate systems and solve puzzles, then pursue your own goals by writing tools, uncovering lore, or dealing with other players through corporations and trade.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy writing scripts to solve problems
  • +you like open-ended goals in a shared online world

Not for you if...

  • −you prefer visual action over reading and typing commands
  • −you want clear guidance without consulting outside documentation
  • −you dislike the possibility of being scammed by other players

What players say

78% of 824 reviews are positive

Players praise the atmosphere, soundtrack, hacking puzzles, and scope for creating scripts. Many say the systems are hard to grasp without guides, while some find the hacking loop tedious.

Players over time

▲ +48% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 22 players on Nov 6, 2026.

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Screenshots and trailer

hackmud screenshot 1

hackmud system requirements

Minimum: 2 GB RAM.

As published by the developer.

Can my PC run hackmud?

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Minimum

OS
Windows 7
Memory
2 GB RAM
DirectX
Version 10

Does hackmud have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: co-op (mode not specified); PvP (mode not specified); MMO. It also has a single-player mode. Crossplay with other platforms is declared.

Does hackmud run on Steam Deck?

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

  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
  • Not fully functional without an external keyboard
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck
  • Singleplayer gameplay requires active internet connection

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Third-party account
hackmud (Supports Linking to Steam Account)
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Steam features
In-app purchases
Languages
Full audio: English.

Does hackmud 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 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

1 DLC available.

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