NULL TRACE: Hack Your Way Through a Dystopian Digital Mystery

9/1/2026, 11:50:22 AM

Release date: 9/1/2026

Tags: #adventure #simulation #puzzle #immersive-sim #exploration #first-person #realistic #dystopian

Reference prices

Japan

¥ 530 (JPY)

Steam JP

$3.99 (USD)

Steam

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Japan Price: ¥ 530
Global Price: $3.99
Price in Your Region: ¥ 530Prices as Steam lists them per country. What you are actually charged depends on your Steam account settings.Regional prices checked: 2 Sept 2026
Sale Status: Regular pricing
Price Checked At: 9/1/2026, 11:38:14 AM

Key highlight

NULL TRACE is an atmospheric sci-fi hacking simulator where players use terminal commands to explore a digital world, uncover secrets of a mysterious experiment, and make trust-based decisions. It features terminal-based

Who this is for

Recommended for players who enjoy the atmosphere of classic hacking simulators and appreciate a blend of puzzle-solving and narrative.

🖥️ Hardware Guide for Comfortable Play

Based on the game's recommended specs, showing a comfortable performance target and example parts (PassMark reference)

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CPU

Game's recommended spec

11th gen i5 or equivalent

No PassMark data — please check the manufacturer's site

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GPU

Game's recommended spec

Nvidia Geforce GTX 1650 or equivalent

Comfortable play target

10,227 pts(~130% above spec of 7,867 pts)

Parts near this range

GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER10,196 pts GeForce GTX 106010,025 pts GeForce GTX 1060 3GB9,851 pts

* Scores are reference values. Actual performance varies by in-game settings, resolution, and system environment.

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Details

Overview

NULL TRACE invites players into an atmospheric sci-fi world where the primary interface is a terminal. This unique simulation game places you in the role of a hacker exploring a digital realm, tasked with uncovering the secrets behind a mysterious experiment. By utilizing terminal commands, you'll scan networks, pinpoint vulnerabilities, and breach secured systems. Each successful hack unveils new narrative elements, hidden documents, and crucial clues about the experiment's nature. As the story unfolds, you'll face critical decisions about who to trust in this intricate digital landscape.

Highlights

Terminal-Based Hacking: Immerse yourself in a gameplay experience inspired by classic hacking simulators, using authentic terminal commands.
Atmospheric Sci-Fi Narrative: Explore a compelling science-fiction story set within a dystopian digital world, piecing together a mysterious experiment.
Exploration and Discovery: Navigate through networks, servers, and digital systems, hacking remote nodes to uncover hidden information and multiple story paths.

Who It's For

This game is ideal for players who enjoy immersive simulations, puzzle-solving, and narrative-driven experiences with a unique, retro-inspired interface. Fans of dystopian sci-fi and mystery games will find themselves drawn into NULL TRACE's intriguing digital world.

Game Info

NULL TRACE is a single-player adventure and simulation game developed and published by Andrei Uvarov. It features a terminal-based interface, offering a realistic hacking simulation experience. The game supports English, French, German, Spanish (Spain), Russian, and Portuguese (Brazil) with full audio. It was released on September 1, 2026.