Free Hacking Games on Steam
Steam currently has 683 Hacking games available to download and play. Explore our list of the best free games ranked by popularity and ratings. Data for this list is calculated from reviews and player counts reported directly by Steam and will be updated in real-time. Free Hacking game rankings were last updated on 6/20/2026.
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1. Upload Labs
A sci-fi management game where you build and optimize your computer's system from the ground up. Connect and configure interconnected nodes to efficiently download, process, and upload files. Manage your setup, solve system challenges, and become the ultimate system architect
Upload Labs holds the #1 spot for "best free Hacking game on Steam" with a Player Score of 90. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,799 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 7,205 positive reviews and 594 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Upload Labs on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/3/2025 |
| Developer | EnigmaDev Studios |
| Publisher | EnigmaDev Studios |
| Steam App Id | 3606890 |
2. Bitburner
Bitburner is a programming-based incremental game. Write scripts in JavaScript to automate gameplay, learn skills, play minigames, solve puzzles, and more in this cyberpunk text-based incremental RPG.
Bitburner has achieved a Player Score of 92, placing it in the #2 spot for the best free Hacking games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 7,285 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,920 positive reviews and 365 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Bitburner on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/10/2021 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Fulcrum Games |
| Steam App Id | 1812820 |
3. Idle Hacking: An Inaction RPG
A persistent idle MMORPG, with a text-based hacking theme. Enjoy the "Inaction RPG" design philosophy by crafting equpiment using ARPG influenced prefix/suffix systems, build or join player managed syndicates, trade on the marketplace, and compete in community events.
Idle Hacking: An Inaction RPG has achieved a Player Score of 75, placing it in the #3 spot for the best free Hacking games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 198 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 162 positive reviews and 36 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Idle Hacking: An Inaction RPG on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/18/2026 |
| Developer | GigaForge Games |
| Publisher | GigaForge Games |
| Steam App Id | 4453290 |
4. APB Reloaded
The world’s first and premier Action MMO Third Person Shooter allows you to choose between two sides of the law. Play as Enforcer or Criminal, customize your gear for the task at hand and hit the streets and play how you want in a city filled with more action this side of a Hollywood blockbuster.
APB Reloaded has achieved a Player Score of 63, placing it in the #4 spot for the best free Hacking games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,520 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,760 positive reviews and 13,760 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play APB Reloaded on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 12/7/2011 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Little Orbit |
| Steam App Id | 113400 |
5. Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop
Co-operative top-down shooter game available for free. An epic bug hunt featuring a unique blend of co-op play and squad-level tactics.
Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop has achieved a Player Score of 93, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Hacking games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,625 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,426 positive reviews and 1,199 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 4/20/2017 |
| Developer | Reactive Drop Team |
| Publisher | Reactive Drop Team |
| Steam App Id | 563560 |
6. Operation: Tango - Friend Pass
Download the Friend Pass and play for free with a friend who owns the full Operation: Tango game. It takes two to save the world, but it only takes one to pay for it.
Operation: Tango - Friend Pass has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Hacking games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,246 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,927 positive reviews and 319 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run Operation: Tango - Friend Pass on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 8/28/2020 |
| Developer | Clever Plays |
| Publisher | Clever Plays |
| Steam App Id | 1377150 |
7. Error143
A bickering and bantering rivals-to-lovers visual novel where you fall in love after first hack.
Error143 has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Hacking games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,956 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,575 positive reviews and 381 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Error143 on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 7/26/2022 |
| Developer | Jenny Vi Pham |
| Publisher | Jenny Vi Pham |
| Steam App Id | 2066550 |
8. HackHub: Free Trial
Unravel cyber secrets and foil mass surveillance as a skilled hacker in HackHub. Challenge authority, rewrite the rules, and emerge as the ultimate digital rebel.
HackHub: Free Trial has achieved a Player Score of 89, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Hacking games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 695 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 662 positive reviews and 33 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play HackHub: Free Trial on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/4/2024 |
| Franchise | G-DEVS Games |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | G-DEVS.com |
| Steam App Id | 3022810 |
9. Anonymous Hacker Simulator: Prologue
Step into the shoes of a skilled Anonymous hacker and embark on a mission to unveil the truth hidden behind a sinister organization's plans to monitor civilian data and enforce mass surveillance.
Anonymous Hacker Simulator: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Hacking games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,915 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,733 positive reviews and 182 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Anonymous Hacker Simulator: Prologue on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 8/28/2023 |
| Franchise | G-DEVS Games |
| Developer | Sicarius |
| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 2487070 |
10. Smile More
A short medical simulation horror game with multiple endings where the imperfect are made HAPPY. Perform tasks and operations on sedated patients to fix their defects before submitting your files to the Ministry of Happiness & Peace!
Smile More has achieved a Player Score of 87, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Hacking games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 262 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 251 positive reviews and 11 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Smile More on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 3/13/2026 |
| Developer | Pixel Poxet |
| Publisher | Pixel Poxet |
| Steam App Id | 4467540 |
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| 1,293 | 10/3/2025 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 546 | 12/10/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 216 | 3/18/2026 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 167 | 12/7/2011 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 89 | 4/20/2017 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 21 | 8/28/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 7/26/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 11/4/2024 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 8/28/2023 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 3/13/2026 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 5 | 8/4/2017 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 2/26/2015 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 1/29/2021 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 4/4/2025 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 1/16/2026 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 11/15/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 7/27/2020 | 83 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 1/10/2025 | 80 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/2/2022 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 2/15/2022 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 20). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 20). Upload Labs on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 31). Bitburner on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 22). Idle Hacking: An Inaction RPG on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 5). APB Reloaded on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 16). Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, April 25). Operation: Tango - Friend Pass on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 22). Error143 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 16). HackHub: Free Trial on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, June 17). Anonymous Hacker Simulator: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, May 15). Smile More on Steam. Steam Store.