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On Steam, 98% of 131 player reviews are positive (Very Positive). 3 people are playing it on Steam right now, with a peak of 5 in the last 30 days. It is Verified on Steam Deck.
The Hacker was known as the best of the best, delving into dark servers no one else could penetrate and returning with glittering data to sell on the black market. Nobody knows why they quit. Some say their will was broken by the dark secrets at the heart of the Mainframe. Some say they simply retired to a penthouse suite in Low Earth Orbit. But when you leave the world of high-stakes cybercrime, it's hard to stay gone. With a call from an old enemy in need of help.. 868-HACK is 868-BACK.
What is happening now
868-Back is a turn-based puzzle roguelike available across multiple platforms including PC, Mac, Linux, iOS, and Android. The indie strategy-RPG launched in May 2026 and challenges players to infiltrate megacorporations through tactical hacking gameplay. The game has recently resurged in coverage, with outlets noting its return to players' rotation. The turn-based structure and puzzle-focused mechanics appear to have found an audience willing to dedicate regular play sessions to the experience. While the game shares design DNA with its predecessor 868-Hack, 868-Back presents itself as an entry point for newcomers while maintaining depth for returning players familiar with the series.
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Steam store pageSteam Deck: Verified works great out of the box
Requirements and Deck status as listed on Steam, checked Oct 31, 2026.
868-Back player count
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868-Back achievements
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