Indie
NODE: PROTOCOL
NODE: PROTOCOL delivers a gritty, realistic hacking experience built on real-world exploits and C2 tools. Players can pick missions or dive into open-ended free-roam scenarios where every decision shapes the evolving digital world. The game features a deep terminal hacking pipeline, over 95 commands, and more than 70 authentic exploits, including rootkits. Hardware simulation adds realism with thermal effects, power usage, GPU load, and noise that impacts performance mid-hack. A Living Trace & Heat System tracks every action, influencing speed, VPN risks, and even permanent consequences from Fed Raid missions. The economy reacts dynamically with BTC price changes, tainted wallets, and blockchain forensics missions. With 250 domains, over 2,250 persistent targets, and thousands of LAN nodes, the game offers a vast, interconnected world. Advanced systems include SIGINT, phone warfare, Cobalt Strike C2, and physical delivery of payloads. Players face five ruthless rival hackers and can build a powerful crew with up to four.