Full game metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Steam app type | game |
| Steam App ID | 4541000 |
| Live current players | 0 |
| SteamPulse tracked peak | 1 |
| Live count (today's peak floor) | 0 |
| Price | $2.99 |
| Free to play | No |
| Discount | 0% |
| Original price USD | $2.99 |
| Current price USD | $2.99 |
| Release date | Apr 17, 2026 |
| Developer | Fifth Battery, LLC. |
| Publisher | Fifth Battery, LLC. |
| Owners estimated | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate minimum | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate maximum | Not available |
| Review type | No user reviews |
| Positive review percent | Not available |
| Positive reviews | 0 |
| Negative reviews | 0 |
| Total reviews | 0 |
| Steam recommendations | Not available |
| Achievements | 20 |
| Average playtime forever | Not available |
| Windows support | Yes |
| macOS support | Yes |
| Linux support | Yes |
| Parent game | Not available |
| Store URL | https://store.steampowered.com/app/4541000/ |
Short description
Welcome back to 2009. Experience a ground-up remake of the cult-classic hacking sim. Navigate a global map, crack high-stakes encryption, and manage your Heat. When the Feds trace your signal, survive the "Final Stand" or watch your save file vanish forever. Are you in, or just another log?
About this game
Welcome back to 2009. Hackers: The Revolution Begins is a ground-up remake of the cult-classic hacking sim, painstakingly rebuilt for modern displays. This isn't just a port—it’s a tactical evolution of the cyber-warfare that defined a generation of mobile gaming. The World is Your Target Navigate a live geometric map of 32 global hubs. Every connection is a gamble. You have seconds to stabilize the link, crack encryption through rapid-fire logic puzzles, and ghost the system before the signal is traced. Civilian Nodes: Low-risk entries for quick credits. Corporate Data-Silos: High-payout targets with aggressive trace timers. Government Black-Sites: The ultimate risk. Formatting these drives clears your record—but failure triggers a massive manhunt. The Heat System: The Point of No Return Every failed bypass or aggressive command generates Heat. If your Heat reaches 100%, your IP is logged and the connection is fried. But your story doesn't end there. When the Feds close in, you face a Final Stand: Outrun the Trace: Test your endurance in a rapid-fire tapping mini-game to stay one step ahead of the law. The Bribe: Pay off the right people with your hard-earned credits to make the Heat disappear. Accept Fate: End the game on your own terms, or fail the escape and watch your entire save file be permanently wiped from the terminal. Key Features Analog Authenticity: Stunningly rendered CRT visuals with procedural scanlines, phosphor glares, and reactive glitch effects that intensify as your Heat rises. High-Stakes Escape: A unique "Last Chance" mechanic that turns a failed hack into a frantic physical scramble for survival. Persistent Evolution: Auto-saving progression keeps your career on the line. Every credit earned and every server formatted counts toward your global ranking. Are you in, or are you just another log in the system?
Supported languages
English * * languages with full audio support