hackmud
Text-based multiplayer hacking game with puzzles and player-written scripts
ComCODE · Released Sep 22, 2016
IndieMassively MultiplayerRPGSimulation
- Reviews
- Mostly Positive
- 78% of 847
- Recent reviews
- Not enough recent
- Playing now
- 11
- right now
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Last update
- 8 months ago
- Dec 29, 2025
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 847 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.
Screenshots and trailer
hackmud system requirements
As published by the developer.
Minimum
- OS
- Windows 7
- Memory
- 2 GB RAM
- DirectX
- Version 10
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- 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
Steam Deck: Playable
- 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
Multiplayer and co-op
Languages
Full audio: English.
Tags
Recent updates
- Dec 29, 2025 · Client Update v2.016
- Sep 17, 2025 · Client Update v2.015
- Aug 6, 2025 · Client Update v2.014
- Jun 20, 2025 · Client Update v2.013
- May 16, 2025 · Client Update v2.012
1 DLC available.
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