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Uplink: Gameplay, Platforms and Key Facts

Uplink (2001): what the game is about, platforms, developer and rating, in one evergreen guide.

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Uplink (2001) is a simulator, strategy, indie video game developed by Introversion Software, available on Linux, Android, PC, iOS, Mac. It holds an aggregated critic and player score of 71/100 on IGDB.

What is Uplink about?

You play an Uplink Agent who makes a living by performing jobs for major corporations. Your tasks involve hacking into rival computer systems, stealing research data, sabotaging other companies, laundering money, erasing evidence, or framing innocent people.

You use the money you earn to upgrade your computer systems, and to buy new software and tools. As your experience level increases you find more dangerous and profitable missions become available. You can speculate on a fully working stock market (and even influence its outcome). You can modify peoples academic or criminal records. You can divert money from bank transfers into your own accounts. You can even take part in the construction of the most deadly computer virus ever designed.

Key details

Uplink was released in 2001 and supports single player. Platforms: Linux, Android, PC, iOS, Mac. Developer: Introversion Software.

Should you play Uplink?

A solid 71/100 aggregate score makes Uplink a safe pick for fans of simulator, strategy, indie.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of game is Uplink?

Uplink is a simulator, strategy, indie game by Introversion Software, released in 2001.

What platforms is Uplink on?

Uplink is available on Linux, Android, PC, iOS, Mac.

Is Uplink good?

Uplink has an aggregate score of 71/100 from critics and players on IGDB.

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