Hacker Evolution is a hacking simulator developed by exoSyphen Studios.

Plot

You step into the shoes of a former intelligence agent and a cybersecurity specialist. As a result of a strange chain of events, a critical service becomes unavailable. As you begin to work your way through the case, an unexpected link between a bank, a stock market, and a transoceanic communication system are revealed. A conspiracy is going on. Figure it out.

Gameplay

All the gameplay takes place in an operating system environment. The players have access to a console, a world map with all known serves placed on it, and your e-mail. The players are free to complete optional freelance jobs to get more money for upgrades and more gameplay variety.

Get information from other computers by scanning a remote machine, deciphering it, accessing the ports using one of several exploits. An unencrypted machine stores several files and a bit of money if the player is lucky enough.

But be careful as hacking is in fact illegal. Your every action can be traced back to your computer. To ensure the players own safety, they can purchase new upgrades for their network and PC or use previously hacked servers to re-route traffic and avoid detection.

The game comes bundled with advanced level and mod editors. The players are free to create anything from just a new level to an entirely new game mode with its own plot.