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Hacknet - Should you buy now or wait? Purchase decision analysis

Hacknet

Team Fractal AlligatorReleased August 12, 2015
GameValio recommendation71Worth It

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

  • Losing players
  • Niche gem - loved by fans, smaller community
  • Highly rated (16,960 reviews)
Why “Worth It”
71out of 100

The ring is the score: filled up to 71 out of 100. Each colour is what one signal added; the five bands below show where the score landed.

  1. Skip This
  2. Wait for Sale
  3. Maybe
  4. Worth It
  5. Great Deal

Where to buy

4 stores · lowest price first

Always sorted by the lowest price, marketplaces included; on a tie the partner store comes first. Marketplace: a Steam key sold by third parties, with the marketplace's buyer protection. Authorized reseller: a store licensed by the publisher.

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Behind the recommendation

How we got to this score: each signal, the factors behind it and the data that feeds it.

Value78/100
  • $1.39: very accessible price
  • 86% off: deep discount
  • Historical low: $0.97: room for better deals

Source: prices from the stores we track, compared with this game's own price history.

Price history
Now $1.39Lowest recorded $0.97Full price $9.99
Quality90/100
  • 94% positive (16,960 reviews): very positive reception
  • Metacritic 82/100: high marks from professional reviewers
  • 16,960 reviews: large sample

Source: Steam reviews and Metacritic, collected daily.

Steam review score 94% · Very PositivePositive 16kNegative 1k
Popularity34/100
  • Players down 38% in recent days
  • 29 concurrent players: niche audience
  • 16,960 total reviews: proven game with large community

Source: Steam concurrent players and review volume, collected daily.

Daily peak concurrent players
Players now 42Peak in period 113

Game details

Developers
Team Fractal Alligator
Publishers
Fellow Traveller
Release date
August 12, 2015
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
11
Steam recs
16,638
Official website
www.hacknet-os.com
Supported languages
9 languages, 9 with full audioSee the list

English (audio) · French (audio) · German (audio) · Spanish - Spain (audio) · Korean (audio) · Russian (audio) · Simplified Chinese (audio) · Japanese (audio) · Turkish (audio)

Categories
Single-player, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards +8See the list

Single-player · Steam Achievements · Steam Trading Cards · Captions available · Steam Workshop · Adjustable Text Size · Camera Comfort · Playable without Timed Input · Steam Cloud · Includes level editor · Family Sharing

Frequently asked questions

Is Hacknet worth buying?

This one's in a good spot right now, delivering on quality with a price that makes sense.

Where can I buy Hacknet cheapest?

The best current deal for Hacknet is on Kinguin for $1.39.

That's a 86% discount.

What type of game is Hacknet?

Hacknet is categorized as: Indie, Simulation.

What platforms is Hacknet available on?

Hacknet is available on: Linux, Windows, MacOs.

When was Hacknet released?

Hacknet was released on August 12, 2015.

How many people are playing Hacknet?

According to recent data, Hacknet has approximately 42 concurrent players 3 hours ago.

Is Hacknet on sale right now?

Hacknet is currently 86% off on Kinguin for $1.39.

Who made Hacknet?

Developed by: Team Fractal Alligator

Published by: Fellow Traveller

What are the best deals for Hacknet?

We're currently tracking 4 deals for Hacknet across different stores:

  • Kinguin: $1.39 (-86%)
  • Gamivo: $1.57 (-84%)
  • GreenManGaming: $9.99
  • Steam: $9.99
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