Hack Back
Breach networks, plant malware, steal secrets, and outsmart digital defenses in a real-time strategy campaign that teaches cybersecurity through immersive, hands-on gameplay—no experience or skills needed!
Estimated lifetime revenue
Free-to-play
Revenue comes from in-game items and microtransactions, which our price-based model doesn't estimate. The player count below is how many people own it, not what they spent.
Est. players
158
people who own it
Reviews
5
Review score
100%
10.0/10
Concurrent players
0
read Sep 17, 2026, 15:00 UTC
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About the game
Hack Back is a real-time strategy game that teaches offensive and defensive cybersecurity concepts through intuitive, hands-on gameplay. No textbooks, no terminals, and no prior experience required—just jump in and start hacking. As you command your team through an engaging campaign, you’ll infiltrate networks, deploy malware, defend infrastructure, and outsmart corporate adversaries in a battle for digital dominance.
Learn by doing as you uncover the story of a rogue hacker who turns against the very megacorp they once served. Each mission introduces real-world cyber principles—like DDoS attacks, intrusion detection, and lateral movement—presented in a way that's approachable, fast-paced, and fun.
Key Features:
Simple Cybersecurity Learning: Grasp complex concepts through gameplay—no coding or tech skills required.
RTS Meets Cyber Warfare: Generate resources, launch attacks, build defenses, and adapt in real-time.
Story-Driven Campaign: Follow the journey of a hacker-turned-hero across 8 immersive missions.
Unique Units & Abilities: Deploy hackers, engineers, and defenders—each with special powers.
Multiplayer Skirmishes (future): Test your skills against other players in head-to-head cyber battles.
Pixel Art Visuals & UI: Enjoy the simple beauty of GameBoy era art.
Whether you're a gamer curious about cybersecurity or a cyber pro looking for a relatable world, Hack Back offers a fresh, strategic spin on what it means to learn, play, and win.
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