A multi-monitor workstation appears in the game's promotional gallery.
A multi-monitor workstation appears in the game's promotional gallery. Credit: Mahlo.

Revenge arrives through a screen

Hack You is a desktop-based hacking simulation from Mahlo, published by Mahlo Games and GAMIKE. A playable demo is available during Steam Next Fest. The story follows Ares, who blames a former business partner for the collapse of their shared venture and sets out to reach him through the people and machines around him.

The person matters as much as the interface

Fictional messaging apps, files and a code editor form the game's workspace. Its premise places social engineering alongside technical tasks, making trust part of the story's machinery. The interesting narrative question is how far Ares will go against other people while pursuing someone he considers responsible for his own losses.

The fictional code editor and task briefing occupy a desktop-style interface.
The fictional code editor and task briefing occupy a desktop-style interface. Credit: Mahlo.

For players who like stories told through software

A simulated desktop can make a thriller feel close and personal: a message, folder or open window becomes a piece of the world to investigate. Hack You may appeal to players who enjoy computer-interface storytelling and morally uncomfortable protagonists. The demo offers a first look at a revenge story in which every open window could bring Ares closer to his target.

Playable demo: Yes — Download the Hack You demo on Steam.

Sources and reporting

  1. Hack You — Mahlo / Steam. Published or updated: date not listed. Supports: developer and publisher credits, advertised game premise and features, and Next Fest demo.
  2. Hack You Demo — Mahlo / Steam. Published or updated: date not listed. Supports: released, free playable demo and download destination.
  3. Hack You — official developer website — Mahlo. Published or updated: date not listed. Supports: official developer and game information.

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