Free Hacking Games on Steam
Steam currently has 518 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 3/15/2025.
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1. 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 holds the #1 spot for "best free Hacking game on Steam" with a Player Score of 63. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,254 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,679 positive reviews and 13,575 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 |
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| Publisher | Little Orbit |
| Steam App Id | 113400 |
2. 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 #2 spot for the best free Hacking games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 22,509 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,367 positive reviews and 1,142 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 |
3. 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 #3 spot for the best free Hacking games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,060 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,773 positive reviews and 287 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 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Hacking games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,276 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 3,983 positive reviews and 293 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 |
5. 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 90, placing it in the #5 spot for the best free Hacking games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 473 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 459 positive reviews and 14 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 |
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| Publisher | G-DEVS.com |
| Steam App Id | 3022810 |
6. 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 #6 spot for the best free Hacking games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,992 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,537 positive reviews and 455 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.
7. ABI-DOS
Build the most advanced operating system ever created! Can you master the fictional simulation language of this mind-bending machine? Design circuits, automate UBITS (coloured mobile data blocks), and optimize your system. The Admin is always watching, and he’s not what he seems.
ABI-DOS has achieved a Player Score of 88, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Hacking games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 260 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 250 positive reviews and 10 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 11/15/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2180700 |
8. 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 #8 spot for the best free Hacking games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 1,906 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,734 positive reviews and 172 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 |
9. Halt The Heist!
A co-operative multiplayer "Thieves vs. Guards" game about halting, catching and make it out with the loot!
Halt The Heist! has achieved a Player Score of 78, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Hacking games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 72 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 64 positive reviews and 8 negative reviews — making it "Very 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 | 7/29/2022 |
| Developer | ByteTale Studios |
| Publisher | ByteTale Studios |
| Steam App Id | 1722750 |
10. SIC-1
SIC-1 is a single-instruction programming game. Neglect your personal life in pursuit of promotions and vague assurances of job security! Optimize your programs to rise to the top of the leaderboards! SIC Systems thanks you for your hard work! Now please return to your desk.
SIC-1 has achieved a Player Score of 86, placing it in the #10 spot for the best free Hacking games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 246 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 233 positive reviews and 13 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 not possible to play or run SIC-1 on the Steam Deck.
| Release Date | 12/2/2022 |
| Developer | Anti-Pattern Games |
| Publisher | Anti-Pattern Games |
| Steam App Id | 2124440 |
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Explore even more rankings for the 69 best free Hacking games available on Steam.
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| 324 | 12/6/2011 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 124 | 4/20/2017 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 26 | 8/28/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 26 | 7/26/2022 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 19 | 11/4/2024 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 8/4/2017 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 11/15/2024 | 88 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 6 | 8/28/2023 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 7/29/2022 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 12/2/2022 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 2/6/2009 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 3/11/2021 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 5/9/2020 | 64 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 7/27/2020 | 84 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 1/5/2024 | 62 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 1/24/2017 | 45 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 4/4/2025 | 78 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/10/2025 | 81 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/13/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/13/2015 | 77 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 15). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 15). APB Reloaded on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 20). Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 15). Operation: Tango - Friend Pass on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 3). Error143 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 19). HackHub: Free Trial on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 25). MINDNIGHT on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 3). ABI-DOS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 29). Anonymous Hacker Simulator: Prologue on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, March 17). Halt The Heist! on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, April 4). SIC-1 on Steam. Steam Store.