Phantom-OS

Phantom-OS is a physics-based strategic hacking simulator. You play as Kyle Hastings, a capable programmer who dropped out of college to pursue hacking. By day he works as a freelancer; by night he is a gray hat hacker. After installing a strange operating system called Phantom OS, his life takes a major turn.

Hack connected devices

The game takes a no-scripted-limitations approach to your actions: as your hacking skills grow, you can gain control over every device in your network. You can delete or disable computers, or physically break them with a hammer. Your computer works like a window-based operating system: you run programs and create, move and delete files, then use hacking tools to infiltrate other machines, steal data, brick devices or spy on targets.

Every computer, whether it belongs to you or a target, is an internet-connected device that can communicate and transfer files. In-world routers and relays connect them, forming fully simulated networks. Computers and other parts of the environment are physical objects you can move, interact with and modify, and you can customize your hacker den.

Choose your approach

How you tackle a mission depends on your approach:

• Go in person to try to gain physical access to your target.
• Hack remotely from your secured network.
• Use social engineering.

Manage your life

The world continues to change while you act. A full day-and-night cycle makes some events and opportunities available only at certain times, so you plan around your personal life and schedule. Learn the town, its networks and its opportunities, and use them to pursue goals such as fame, money or connections.

Deal with rival groups

As you make a name for yourself, other hacker groups notice your actions. They may approve of what you do or try to shut you down. Balance your influence against public opinion of your actions to avoid detection.