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About Uplink
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.
Release Date
Oct 1, 2001
Developer
Introversion Software
Publishers
Introversion Software
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Uplink FAQ & buying guide

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Is Uplink worth buying?

Steam
90.82% positive
'Very Positive', 2,417 reviews
Metacritic
75
Critics (IGDB)
70/100
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What is Uplink about?

You are a newly assigned agent to the secretive underground hacking organisation known as "Uplink". Their motives are neutral, and have hackers that aid the unsuspecting world, and the morally bankrupt that only desire money and power over the people. Eventually a string of unusual hiring practices are made my the Andromeda Research Corporation (ARC), and the story unfolds.

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Game modes: Single player

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What is the cheapest place to buy Uplink?

Right now the lowest price for Uplink we're tracking is $2.94 at Gamivo — 75% below Steam's $11.99. We compare 4 stores and prices refresh every few minutes.

What is the lowest price Uplink has ever been?

The lowest price we've recorded for Uplink is $2.39 at Steam on March 6, 2026. The current best price is about 23% above that low.

Is Uplink worth buying?

91% of 2,417 Steam user reviews for Uplink are positive ("Very Positive"). It also holds a Metacritic score of 75.

When was Uplink released?

Uplink released on October 1, 2001, developed by Introversion Software and published by Introversion Software, Ambrosia Software.

What platforms is Uplink available on?

Uplink is available on Linux, Android, PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, Mac. It supports single player.

When do Uplink prices drop?

Uplink last hit a new low of $2.39 on March 6, 2026 at Steam. Current best price is $2.94. Prices on this page refresh every few minutes, so check back around seasonal sales for new lows.

Where's the cheapest place to buy Uplink?

The cheapest Uplink price right now is $2.94 at Gamivo, 75% below the Steam price.

Uplink price comparison across stores
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GamivoBest price—$2.94Buy Uplink at Gamivo
Kinguin—$3.09Buy Uplink at Kinguin
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Green Man Gaming—$11.99Buy Uplink at Green Man Gaming

All-time low: $2.39 at Steam on Mar 6, 2026 — the current best price is 23% above it.

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