# Grey Hack

> 2017 early access video game

**Wikidata**: [Q122822049](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q122822049)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/grey-hack

## Summary
Grey Hack is a hacking simulation video game and massively multiplayer online game (MMO) that entered early access on December 14, 2017. The game supports single-player, multiplayer, and co-op modes across Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms. It is distributed digitally via Steam and is available in English and Spanish languages.

## Key Facts
- **Release Date:** December 14, 2017 (early access release)
- **Genre:** Massively multiplayer online game, simulation video game
- **Platforms:** Microsoft Windows, macOS, Linux
- **Game Modes:** Single-player, multiplayer, co-op
- **Business Model:** Early access
- **Distribution Format:** Digital distribution
- **Distribution Platform:** Steam (Steam Application ID: 605230)
- **Software Engine:** Unity (Wikidata ID: Q63966)
- **Languages:** English, Spanish
- **Official Website:** https://greyhackgame.com (Spanish language indicated)
- **Instance Of:** Video game

## FAQs

**What platforms is Grey Hack available on?**
Grey Hack is available on Microsoft Windows, macOS, and Linux. The game is distributed digitally through Steam.

**What type of game is Grey Hack?**
Grey Hack is both a simulation video game and a massively multiplayer online game (MMO). It simulates hacking gameplay within a multiplayer environment.

**When was Grey Hack released?**
Grey Hack was released in early access on December 14, 2017. The game continues to operate under an early access business model.

**What game modes does Grey Hack support?**
Grey Hack supports three game modes: single-player, multiplayer, and cooperative (co-op) modes. Players can choose their preferred style of gameplay.

## Why It Matters
Grey Hack represents a niche within the simulation genre that focuses on hacking and cybersecurity themes within a massively multiplayer online environment. Its cross-platform availability across Windows, macOS, and Linux makes it accessible to a wide range of players regardless of operating system preference. The game's persistent early access status since 2017 demonstrates an ongoing development model that allows player feedback to shape the game's evolution. Its presence across numerous gaming databases and communities (Steam, IGDB, MobyGames, PCGamingWiki, and others) indicates an active player base and community documentation efforts.

## Notable For
- Cross-platform support across all three major desktop operating systems (Windows, macOS, Linux)
- Combination of simulation and MMO genres
- Multi-mode gameplay supporting single-player, multiplayer, and co-op experiences
- Extended early access development cycle beginning in 2017
- Digital-only distribution model
- Bilingual support for English and Spanish languages
- Extensive community documentation across multiple gaming databases and wikis

## Body

### Game Classification and Genres
Grey Hack is classified as both a simulation video game and a massively multiplayer online game (MMO). The game was officially released in early access on December 14, 2017, and operates under an early access business model. It is recognized as a video game instance and is distributed via digital distribution formats.

### Platform Availability
Grey Hack is available on three major desktop platforms:
- **Microsoft Windows**
- **macOS**
- **Linux**

The game's Steam application ID is 605230, which supports all three platforms. The game has specific identifiers for Linux-related databases, including a TuxDB game ID (4749), UVL game ID (241768) with a Linux qualifier, and GamingOnLinux database ID (10065).

### Game Modes and Features
Grey Hack offers three distinct game modes:
- **Single-player video game:** Allows players to experience the game independently
- **Multiplayer video game:** Enables online interaction with other players
- **Co-op mode:** Facilitates cooperative gameplay experiences

### Distribution and Access
The primary distribution platform for Grey Hack is Steam. The game uses digital distribution as its format, and its Steam application ID is 605230. The official website is located at https://greyhackgame.com, with Spanish indicated as a language qualifier for the site.

### Language Support
Grey Hack supports multiple languages:
- **English**
- **Spanish**

Both language versions are referenced through Steam.

### Technical Specifications
The game is built using the Unity game engine (Wikidata ID: Q63966). The game has a PCGamingWiki ID of Grey_Hack with a qualifier ID of 77908, providing technical documentation for players.

### Community and Database Presence
Grey Hack has an extensive presence across gaming databases and community platforms:
- **IGDB (Internet Game Database):** grey-hack (ID: 81273)
- **RAWG:** grey-hack
- **MobyGames:** 108622
- **HowLongToBeat:** 59213
- **VGList:** 78289
- **GameSpot:** grey-hack
- **StopGame:** grey_hack
- **Lutris:** grey-hack
- **Mod DB:** grey-hack
- **Indie DB:** grey-hack
- **SteamGridDB:** 17280
- **IsThereAnyDeal:** grey-hack
- **Playground.ru:** grey_hack
- **GamerProfiles:** BgXVj
- **GOG Dreamlist:** grey-hack-2017
- **Giant Bomb (former scheme):** 3030-63831

### References and Data Sources
The structured properties and data for Grey Hack are sourced from multiple references, primarily Steam (P1733: 605230), with various retrieval dates spanning from 2023 to 2025. Additional sources include Wikidata entries and academic sources. The data includes reference dates for when information was retrieved, ensuring traceability of the knowledge base entries.

## References

1. Steam
2. Mod DB
3. GameSpot
4. Q124398839
5. GOG Dreamlist