Uplink overview

Overview

Uplink comes from Introversion Software and is published by Introversion Software. It arrived on Steam on Aug 23, 2006, and it sits naturally among Single-player and Family Sharing. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows, macOS, Linux, and Steam so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

Uplink's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 2 players at 25 September 2026 - 10:52:06 UTC, with a tracked peak near 32. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 91% positive across 2,417 reviews.

Language and system requirements

Uplink is available in 1 languages including:

3 regional rating boards including dejus, steam germany, and igrs. Steam has not published complete Windows, macOS, and Linux requirement text for this game yet.

Sales, recommendations, and streams

Uplink has sold up to 157,000 units and has 1,772 Steam recommendations. The estimated VGI revenue is $945,000. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

Uplink overview details

Uplink combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

In Uplink, play as a freelance hacker taking on high-stakes contracts. Hack into secure systems, steal data, sabotage rivals, and manipulate evidence. Choose to support factions or go rogue, upgrading your tools and skills with each mission. As you navigate this world of cyber espionage, your choices have lasting consequences, influencing the direction of the story and your place within it. As a freelance hacker, you'll infiltrate high-security systems, steal corporate data, sabotage rivals, and frame others for cybercrimes. Success hinges on mastering tools like password crackers and log modifiers while evading detection by bouncing connections and erasing tracks. In Uplink , progression and upgrades drive your rise from rookie hacker to cyber-espionage expert. Earn credits by completing contracts, then invest in faster CPUs, advanced software, and powerful tools to take on tougher missions. As your skills grow, so do the stakes, creating a thrilling loop of challenge and reward that keeps the gameplay endlessly engaging. Your choices shape the story and the world around you. You can align with rival corporations, support one side, or remain neutral, each path influencing your missions and alliances. Alternatively, you can focus entirely on freelance hacking, building your reputation and wealth. Your decisions lead to different outcomes, making every playthrough unique and ensuring a dynamic, replayable experience. Introversion Software has been developing games since 2001, and stands behind acclaimed titles like Uplink, Defcon, Darwinia, Multiwinia, Prison Architect,…

SteamPulse editorial summary

Uplink is listed as a game with $11.99. It supports Windows, macOS, and Linux, belongs to Single-player and Family Sharing, and is associated with Indie and Strategy. SteamPulse's latest observation records 2 players at 25 September 2026 - 10:52:06 UTC, a tracked peak of 32, and 91% positive reviews.

Overview tags

HackingIndieStrategySingleplayerCyberpunkSimulationSci-fiReal-Time with Pause2DExperimentalAtmosphericPuzzleStory RichProgrammingPerma Death

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