Free Hacking Games on Steam
Steam currently has 612 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 1/18/2026.
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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 89. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 5,215 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,787 positive reviews and 428 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 7,018 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 6,678 positive reviews and 340 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 |
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 37,442 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 23,750 positive reviews and 13,692 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 | 12/6/2011 |
| Developers | |
| Publisher | Little Orbit |
| Steam App Id | 113400 |
4. 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 #4 spot for the best free Hacking games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 23,314 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 22,134 positive reviews and 1,180 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 |
5. 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 #5 spot for the best free Hacking games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 2,154 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 1,853 positive reviews and 301 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 |
6. EmuDevz
A game about building emulators! Implement your own NEEES core in JavaScript, get instant feedback with unit/video tests, build the graphics unit in real time, learn 6502 assembly, debug test ROMs, and have fun with the included homebrew games!
EmuDevz 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 27 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 27 positive reviews and 0 negative reviews — making it "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. 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 4,673 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 4,327 positive reviews and 346 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. 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 2,967 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 2,520 positive reviews and 447 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. 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 #9 spot for the best free Hacking games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 385 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 358 positive reviews and 27 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 ABI-DOS on the Steam Deck (though some functionality may be limited).
| Release Date | 11/15/2024 |
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| Steam App Id | 2180700 |
10. 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 #10 spot for the best free Hacking games. Its score was calculated by analyzing a total of 653 reviews on Steam. This breaks down to a total of 624 positive reviews and 29 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 |
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| 3,261 | 10/3/2025 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 542 | 12/10/2021 | 92 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 150 | 12/6/2011 | 63 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 146 | 4/20/2017 | 93 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 31 | 8/28/2020 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 29 | 1/16/2026 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 27 | 7/26/2022 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 20 | 8/4/2017 | 82 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 11 | 11/15/2024 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
| 8 | 11/4/2024 | 89 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 8/28/2023 | 87 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 4 | 1/29/2021 | 69 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 5/1/2023 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 11/12/2024 | 58 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 12/14/2017 | 70 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 9/1/2020 | 90 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 4/4/2025 | 79 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 2 | 3/2/2015 | 67 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 12/2/2022 | 86 | Free | Steam Charts | |
 | 1 | 2/13/2024 | 74 | Free | Steam Charts |
Soures & References
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- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 18). Steam Store. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 18). Upload Labs on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 3). Bitburner on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 17). APB Reloaded on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 23). Alien Swarm: Reactive Drop on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, October 10). Operation: Tango - Friend Pass on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2026, January 24). EmuDevz on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 18). Error143 on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 7). MINDNIGHT on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 1). ABI-DOS on Steam. Steam Store.
- Valve Corporation. (2025, December 1). HackHub: Free Trial on Steam. Steam Store.