Bath, UK - 07.06.2026 | Village Studios Unveils Hack ‘95, a Unique Card Hacking Game
Village Studios announces Hack ’95, a computer hacking RPG with card battling mechanics, in a worldwide exclusive for PC Gaming Show. With a demo playable on Steam from today.
Hack ‘95 is set in a conspiracy-filled world that zips you through the golden age of computing, from underground hacker chats right to the heart of government. Expect twists, turns, 90s dance bangers and flaming GIFs.
The demo features licensed tracks from N-R-G and Nookie with a script overseen by international best selling author (A Boy Made of Blocks) and veteran games journalist (The Guardian) Keith Stuart.
Keith Stuart said:
“After years of writing about games this is the first time taking the leap and writing for one. I was drawn to this project because the culture of the internet and videogames in this era was so weird and dark, yet wildly optimistic."
"Hack ‘95 is a brilliant exploration of the time. It’s funny, packed with period details and clever gameplay systems. It’s a hugely talented dev team. And although it’s set in 95, the story is really about rebelling against big tech and regaining the freedom of the net. It couldn’t be more timely."
Game director Will Luton (SEGA and Rovio) said:
“Hack ‘95 is a bunch of stories you’ve heard a thousand times before. It’s a pulpy hacker B-movie. But these stories have never been told like this. We’ve designed an experience which is as close to time travel as the laws of physics and intellectual property allow us.”“We’re using the very medium of computing, the operating systems, to explore a living breathing world. The thrill of defeating some shady government agent and exploring their desktop is intoxicating.”
The core gameplay features a simple, pick-up-and-play, deck builder, inspired by 90s TCGs like Magic the Gathering and Yu-Gi-Oh. Players draw powerful scripts and hijacked computers in order to overcome a target device.
Luton said:
“We wanted to let players really feel what it's like to be a hacker - without having to become one! The card mechanics let you feel smart without having to write a single line of code.”
The Steam demo mixes the period-accurate operating systems and deck-building gameplay, with interactive chat, live action video and even a radio station, to give players a unique 30 minute experience.
About Village Studio
Village Studio is a small independent studio making premium games for PC, comprising of veterans from the likes of SEGA, Rovio, Disney, TikTok and Adult Swim. From big hits and commercial flops, to weird things and cool things, the studio prides itself on collaborating remotely in their "virtual village" to ply their own unique trades.
Article by: Susan N.
