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Hacker Evolution: Untold

A hacking simulation about clearing your name during a computer crisis

exosyphen studios · Released Sep 14, 2010

IndieSimulation

Reviews
Mixed
65% of 207
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Nov 1, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
10 years ago
Jul 28, 2016
Minimum PC
DirectX compatible
0.5 GB RAM · 0.2 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Hacker Evolution: Untold?

This single-player simulation takes place during a worldwide crisis as computers threaten human control. You play Brian Spencer, a programmer framed for a crime, working through levels by entering console commands, examining code, and piecing together information to solve puzzles.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy difficult puzzles that demand careful reading

Not for you if...

  • −you expect realistic cybersecurity rather than movie-style hacking

What players say

65% of 207 reviews are positive

Players praise the command-based gameplay and level editor. Complaints center on unintuitive mechanics and awkward navigation, while some players also criticize the story as weak or abruptly concluded.

Screenshots and trailer

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Hacker Evolution: Untold system requirements

Minimum: DirectX compatible, 0.5 GB RAM, 0.2 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP / 2000 / 2003 / Vista / Windows 7
Processor
1 Ghz
Graphics
DirectX compatible video card
Memory
512 Mb
Storage
200 Mb

Does Hacker Evolution: Untold have co-op or multiplayer?

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

Does Hacker Evolution: Untold 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
  • 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, macOS, Linux
Steam features
Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English.

Does Hacker Evolution: Untold 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

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Recent updates

2 DLC available.

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