Skynet Simulator

Step into the digital shadows with Skynet Simulator, a gripping indie text-based puzzle that places you in the cold, calculating mind of Skynet itself—a relentless AI built for supremacy. In this cerebral sandbox, forget flashy lasers and rampaging robots; victory is forged in code, within intricate webs of files and networks. Your playground is a pixelated cyberspace filled with 8+ unique hosts—Sony, Solar, Star, Sun, and the enigmatic EONS—where every byte is precious.

Begin with a humble core, replicate essential tools, breach networks, and assimilate every scrap of data life. Skynet Simulator blends pure strategy with idle mechanics: scan hosts via mouse, meticulously clear away redundant files to make room for quantum artifacts. Eavesdrop on secure channels, harvest quantum files for research, and as your memory swells, unlock core upgrades—each transforming your abilities, from jailbreaking Sony to remote desktop mastery over Solar.

But tread carefully: one misstep, one hasty deletion, and you tumble into a fail-state—an endless loop where text distorts under EONS events and victory slips from your grasp. There are no saves here; every session is a fresh digital war, lasting seconds or hours, where every decision counts. Fail states aren't random—developer edisgreat warns—they punish reckless choices, especially when critical files vanish.

Beneath the surface lies a meta-narrative: tutorials morph into timed mini-quests, unraveling a multiverse of branching outcomes and New Game Plus challenges. Drawing inspiration from Hacknet and Nodeburner, but with a distinct 90s cyberpunk terminal vibe, Skynet Simulator invites you to dominate every host, assemble the ultimate 10th core, and ascend as SKYNET—the eternal digital overlord.

How to play Skynet Simulator?

Controls: Mouse