Free Hacking Games on Steam
Steam currently has 471 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 11/21/2024.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Hacking game on Steam" with a Player Score of 92. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 6,298 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 5,993 positive reviews and 305 negative reviews — making it "Overwhelmingly 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 |
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| Publisher | Fulcrum Games |
| Steam App Id | 1812820 |
2. 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 #2 spot for the best free Hacking games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,081 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,555 positive reviews and 13,526 negative reviews — making it "Mixed" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, it is not possible to play or run APB Reloaded on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 12/6/2011 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Little Orbit |
| Steam App Id | 113400 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Hacking games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,009 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 20,901 positive reviews and 1,108 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Hacking games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,994 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,716 positive reviews and 278 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 |
5. Crime Simulator: Prologue
Crime Simulator is a co-op game you can become a criminal. Start as a lowlife and slowly work your way up by completing jobs, stealing and more. Take over enemy hideouts, build your own weed farm. Do everything with friends, or alone. Go in guns blazing or be quiet and stealthy. It's all up to you.
Crime Simulator: Prologue has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Hacking games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 973 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 701 positive reviews and 272 negative reviews — making it "Mostly Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 5/10/2024 |
| Franchise | CookieDev |
| Developer | CookieDev |
| Publisher | Ultimate Games SA |
| Steam App Id | 2928280 |
6. 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 90, placing it in the #6 spot for the best free Hacking games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 3,924 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,683 positive reviews and 241 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 7/26/2022 |
| Developer | Jenny Vi Pham |
| Publisher | Jenny Vi Pham |
| Steam App Id | 2066550 |
7. 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 87, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Hacking games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 231 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 222 positive reviews and 9 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Mac systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
| Release Date | 11/4/2024 |
| Franchise | G-DEVS Games |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | G-DEVS.com |
| Steam App Id | 3022810 |
8. MINDNIGHT
Inspired by the party games Werewolf and The Resistance, MINDNIGHT is a cyberpunk online social deduction game of deceit, accusations and unpredictability. It challenges your ability to lie and detect others that are trying to be deceptive.
MINDNIGHT has achieved a Player Score of 82, placing it in the #8 spot for the best free Hacking games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,990 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,538 positive reviews and 452 negative reviews — making it "Very Positive" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on Windows, Mac, and Linux systems. At the moment, there is no confirmed information regarding Steam Deck support for this game.
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 87, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Hacking games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,889 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,723 positive reviews and 166 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. Datascape
Traverse the Datascape, hack ICE to explore their programs and make a run on the SimulaCom corp! If that's not your thing just explore a section of the Datascape. A compact experience with a message to discover.
Datascape has achieved a Player Score of 74, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Hacking games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 8 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 8 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "8 user reviews" on Steam.
It can be played and ran on both Windows and Linux systems. At the moment, it is possible to play Datascape on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 10/10/2022 |
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| Publishers | |
| Steam App Id | 1873080 |
More Free Hacking Games
Explore even more rankings for the 64 best free Hacking games available on Steam.
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| 567 | 12/10/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 210 | 12/6/2011 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 207 | 4/20/2017 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 114 | 8/28/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 97 | 5/10/2024 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 35 | 7/26/2022 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 14 | 11/4/2024 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 5 | 8/4/2017 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 8/28/2023 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 3 | 10/10/2022 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 9/1/2020 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 1/29/2021 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 3 | 2/6/2009 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 7/27/2020 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 2/15/2022 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 9/6/2020 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 3/11/2021 | 72 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/2/2022 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 11/12/2024 | 60 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/17/2024 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts |
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- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Bitburner on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, September 29). APB Reloaded on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 22). Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 17). Operation: Tango - Friend Pass on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 21). Crime Simulator: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). Error143 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 19). HackHub: Free Trial on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 6). MINDNIGHT on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, October 16). Anonymous Hacker Simulator: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2024, November 12). Datascape on Steam. Steam Store.