Overview
Hack Protocol is a multiplayer hacking simulation that drops you into a shared network where every player operates their own server. Developed by Insane and published by insane.software, this Early Access title launched on October 22, 2026, and is currently available with a discount on Steam.
The game blends Massively Multiplayer, Simulation, and Education tags, offering a PvE and PvP environment where you can upgrade software, crack passwords, exploit vulnerabilities, deploy viruses, and cover your tracks before the FBI closes in.
Highlights
- Your Own Hacker OS: Boot into a fully functional desktop with draggable windows and 20+ applications, including an internet browser, software manager, virus deployer, and FBI tracker. Every action plays out on your screen like a real operating system.
- Build Your Empire: Deploy viruses on compromised servers for passive income, monitor your botnet through the Virus Manager, upgrade CPU, RAM, and network hardware, mine Bitcoin, and accept contracts from the Mission Board.
- Multiplayer Mayhem: With Steam categories for Multi-player, MMO, PvP, and Online PvP, you'll interact with other players in a persistent world where your choices affect your standing and survival.
Who It's For
If you enjoy immersive sims, tactical decision-making, or educational takes on cybersecurity, Hack Protocol offers a sandbox-like experience. The game's focus on running your own server and managing a botnet will appeal to players who like resource management and strategic planning.
Since it's in Early Access, expect evolving features and community feedback shaping the final product.
Game Info
- Genre: Massively Multiplayer, Simulation, Early Access
- Developer: Insane
- Publisher: insane.software
- Release Date: October 22, 2026
- Modes: Multi-player, MMO, PvP, Online PvP
- Languages: English
- Price: Paid title with an active discount (check the latest Steam listing for details)
