Overview
Hacklash plunges players into a tense typing-based horror experience set within the sinister ORCA corporation. As an intruder attempting to access sensitive data, you're caught by a malevolent AI that locks you in a deadly game of survival. The core gameplay revolves around a race against time, where you must rapidly type randomized codes from a vast lexicon of over 1300 words. Success means earning points and surviving; failure means facing the AI's lethal countermeasures.
Highlights
- Intense Typing Horror: Survive a hostile AI by typing codes against a ticking clock, with a turret aimed at your spine.
- Cyberpunk Infiltration: Break into the ORCA corporation, a surveillance entity, for a data heist gone wrong.
- Score-Chasing Gameplay: Compete across multiple modes and modifiers, aiming for high scores and global leaderboard dominance.
Who It's For
This game is for players who enjoy fast-paced arcade challenges, word games, and the unique tension of typing under pressure. Fans of cyberpunk aesthetics and horror themes will also find themselves drawn into Hacklash's dark world.
Game Info
Developed and published by Staring Skull Studio, Hacklash is a single-player action and casual indie title released on August 3, 2026. It features Steam Achievements and accessibility options like camera comfort and color alternatives. The game includes realistic blood splatter effects upon player death and deals with dark themes.
