Free Hacking Games on Steam
Steam currently has 550 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 8/14/2025.
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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 6,721 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,391 positive reviews and 330 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. 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 22,868 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 21,709 positive reviews and 1,159 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. 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 #3 spot for the best free Hacking games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 37,358 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,717 positive reviews and 13,641 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 |
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| Publisher | Little Orbit |
| Steam App Id | 113400 |
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 2,093 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,801 positive reviews and 292 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. 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 #5 spot for the best free Hacking games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 4,461 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,140 positive reviews and 321 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 |
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 2,982 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,534 positive reviews and 448 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 86, placing it in the #7 spot for the best free Hacking games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 338 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 316 positive reviews and 22 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. 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 592 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 565 positive reviews and 27 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 |
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| Publisher | G-DEVS.com |
| Steam App Id | 3022810 |
9. Live Inc.
Live Inc. is an online 2vs2 heist game where two opposing players play in a cat and mouse scenario and their team members play as overseers of the map. Teams can use unique mechanics to interact with the map and must work together to outsmart their opponent.
Live Inc. has achieved a Player Score of 69, placing it in the #9 spot for the best free Hacking games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 118 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 88 positive reviews and 30 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 | 1/29/2021 |
| Developer | Maestro Games |
| Publisher | Maestro Games |
| Steam App Id | 1486620 |
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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| Steam App Id | 1873080 |
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| 379 | 12/10/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 228 | 4/20/2017 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 100 | 12/7/2011 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 35 | 8/28/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 23 | 7/26/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 7 | 8/4/2017 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 11/15/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 11/4/2024 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 4 | 1/29/2021 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 2 | 10/10/2022 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 3/10/2021 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 2/13/2024 | 73 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/2/2022 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 4/4/2025 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/16/2015 | 85 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 1/5/2024 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 10/12/2020 | 66 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 7/4/2024 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 9/26/2024 | 56 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/15/2022 | 75 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 14). Bitburner on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 21). Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 20). APB Reloaded on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 17). Operation: Tango - Friend Pass on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 22). Error143 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 13). MINDNIGHT on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 20). ABI-DOS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 13). HackHub: Free Trial on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 21). Live Inc. on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, August 18). Datascape on Steam. Steam Store.