Bitburner

Bitburner

December 10, 2021
Fulcrum Games
3.4/5.0(7 RAWG ratings)

PC · macOS · Linux

Great

Overall, players have overwhelmingly positive feedback about Bitburner, praising its unique blend of programming and gaming that offers both entertainment and educational value. While many appreciate the depth of gameplay and the community's support, a few critiques emerge regarding its steep learning curve and presentation.

About This Game

In Bitburner, players take on the role of a hacker in a dystopian world, engaging in a unique blend of programming and incremental RPG mechanics. Using JavaScript, players can automate gameplay, hack servers, improve skills, and explore a rich environment filled with various systems and challenges.

Highlights

  • Engaging and educational programming experience
  • Unique blend of gaming and coding mechanics
  • Strong community support with guides and tutorials
  • Deep gameplay with 100+ character augmentations
  • Stock trading with automated scripts
  • Varied game mechanics to increase stats and earnings
  • Exploration of diverse companies and factions
  • Unlockable secret perma-upgrades

Themes

sci-ficyberpunkdarkmysteriousexplorationcompetition

Mechanics

turn-basedresource-managementcombatpuzzle-solvingcustomizationeconomytradinginventory-managementcharacter-creationstory-driven

Platforms

PC
macOS
Linux

Multiplayer

Single Player Only

Game Information

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Player Reviews

Great

Overall, players have overwhelmingly positive feedback about Bitburner, praising its unique blend of programming and gaming that offers both entertainment and educational value. While many appreciate the depth of gameplay and the community's support, a few critiques emerge regarding its steep learning curve and presentation.

Pros

  • Engaging and educational programming experience
  • Unique blending of gaming and coding
  • Strong community support with guides and tutorials
  • Deep and varied gameplay mechanics
  • Free to play with significant content

Cons

  • Steep learning curve for beginners
  • Minimalist presentation may deter some players
  • Can become repetitive as automation progresses
  • Initial confusion with commands and mechanics
  • Not beginner-friendly for those unfamiliar with coding

Based on 99 reviews from steam

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Bitburner — Frequently Asked Questions

Is Bitburner worth playing?
Bitburner has a great reception from players.
When did Bitburner release?
Bitburner released on December 10, 2021.
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