Netbreak

Netbreak is a horror puzzle game with a 1.5- to 2-hour story. You search an in-game dark web for six hidden hashes, decrypt them and use them to break into the Killbyte's Vault. Not every site contains a hash, and some clues are misleading. The Hitman, SWAT, Dan and Maria stalk, dox, raid and mislead you in real time; every move becomes part of the show.

Investigate the dark web

Browse in-game sites and study the cult’s in-engine snuff videos, scrubbing through frames, audio and metadata to find clues. An in-game fictional crypto wallet lets you pay for gates, memberships and tools on different sites. You can order a burner router by drone to rotate your setup and stay “clean” while investigating.

You also track and report CCTV anomalies to keep their count low and avoid raids. Repairing and aligning your wireless antenna helps maintain stable, clean connections.

Counter the threats

Each threat follows rules you can learn and counter:

• The Hitman: He enters if you leave your entrance unlocked for too long, so keep it locked.
• SWAT: They raid when you have more than six unreported anomalies. Report anomalies and stay “in the clear” to avoid arrest for murder; you are being framed, and your negligence gives them an excuse.
• Dan (Rooftop): Get closer, hold your ground and wait for his breath to make him leave. Flinching or rushing the encounter costs you control.
• Maria (by the Elevator): Get close and let her catch you, then escape her choke. The encounter tests your nerve and timing, not your distance.

Story and presentation

Logical puzzles and a story lead to a twisted ending. Original characters are portrayed by live-action actors and appear alongside in-engine scenes, with an original score accompanying the investigation.