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Lostbyte · Published by Lostbyte
Last updated 9 Oct 2026
Enter the terminal and jack into a retro-cyberpunk world. Hardwired is a hacker simulation where you explore networks, uncover secrets, and manipulate systems through command-line interfaces. Discover hidden logs, tap into surveillance feeds, and unravel story a set in a fractured dystopia.
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Navigate through a fractured dystopia as you hack into systems and discover hidden logs in Hardwired. This indie simulation from Lostbyte invites you to explore and manipulate virtual worlds through command-line interfaces.
About this game
[BOOT] Initializing system...
[OS] Launching terminal...
Hardwired is a hacker-themed game set in a retro-cyberpunk setting. Infiltrate networks, manipulate systems and devices through command-line terminals. Unravel the secrets of a dystopian world by exploring digital landscapes, uncovering hidden logs, and piecing together fragmented data to reveal its mysteries.
Key Features
Terminal-Based Gameplay
Navigate and manipulate the world entirely through command-line inputs. Execute commands, explore directories, inspect files, and control remote systems with precision.
Network Infiltration
Scan networks for active IPs, connect via SSH, and dive into remote terminals to access logs, surveillance systems, and more.
Immersive Exploration
Piece together the story through fragmented logs, system files, and hidden messages scattered across broad networks.
Puzzle-Driven Design
The game rewards logic, observation, and curiosity. The more you explore and experiment, the more you'll uncover.
Retro Cyberpunk World
Welcome to a gritty, low-fi vision of the future, where analog tech meets digital ghosts. CRT-inspired visuals with ASCII GUI, and a sense of eerie isolation await.
System Requirements
Will my PC run this? →Minimum
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-10510U CPU @ 1.80GHz 2.30 GHz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: Intel UHD Graphics 620
- Storage: 3 GB available space
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows 10
- Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-7700HQ CPU @ 1.80GHz 2.81 GHz
- Memory: 8 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 (2 GB)
- Storage: 3 GB available space
Supported Languages
Latest news
Patch NotesOfficial
Hardwired Demo V0.1.0 - Update Now Live!
New Gameplay Option: The generator can now be exploded under certain conditions – try it and see what happens!Generator Command Interface Update: Interacting with the generator is now more intuitive.Better NPC Behavior: Updated navigation and NPC behavior logic.New Settings Options: Toggle the CRT effect, adjust mouse sensitivity.Visual Improvements: Improved subtitles and removed visual artefacts.Audio Enhancements: Support of multiple simultaneous audio effects.Optimized CPU Load.Read full article on Community Announcements (Lostbyte)
