- PLATFORM
- Steam
- GENRE
- Indie · Strategy
- RELEASED
- 2006
- DRM
- Steam
- STUDIO
- Introversion Software
Buy Uplink Steam key
Uplink lets you play as a freelance hacker tackling risky contracts for corporations. Break into systems, steal data, sabotage rivals, and upgrade your gear. Support factions or go rogue in this immersive, strategy-driven hacking simulation game where your choices shape the outcome.
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BEST PRICE TODAY
$2.96
at Kinguin · Steam key · -75% off RRP
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| Store | Edition | Price | Go to store |
|---|---|---|---|
 Green Man GamingOFFICIALMATCHED BY STEAM APP ID | Standard | CHEAPEST $11.99 | Buy Uplink at Green Man Gaming |
 SteamOFFICIALDIRECT STEAM LISTING | Standard | $11.99 | Buy Uplink at Steam |
Compare prices in keyshops
Third-party sellers reselling keys on a marketplace. Usually cheaper — read the key type and activation region before the price, then confirm the seller terms on the store page. Right now the cheapest keyshop listing saves $9.03 against the best official price.
| Shop / seller | Edition / key type | Price | Go to store |
|---|---|---|---|
 KinguinMATCHED BY STEAM APP ID Global | Steam key | CHEAPEST $2.96 | Buy Uplink at Kinguin |
| Kinguin MATCHED BY STEAM APP ID Global | Steam giftGIFT DELIVERY · NOT A STANDARD KEY | $7.65 | Buy Uplink at Kinguin |
Gift delivery is not the same as redeeming a product key.
About Uplink
Uplink was developed by Introversion Software. The release date was August 22, 2006. The genre is characterised as Indie and Strategy.
In Uplink, play as a freelance hacker taking on high-stakes contracts. Hack into secure systems, steal data, sabotage rivals, and manipulate evidence. Choose to support factions or go rogue, upgrading your tools and skills with each mission. As you navigate this world of cyber espionage, your choices have lasting consequences, influencing the direction of the story and your place within it. As a freelance hacker, you'll infiltrate high-security systems, steal corporate data, sabotage rivals, and frame others for cybercrimes. Success hinges on mastering tools like password crackers and log modifiers while evading detection by bouncing connections and erasing tracks. In Uplink , progression and upgrades drive your rise from rookie hacker to cyber-espionage expert. Earn credits by completing contracts, then invest in faster CPUs, advanced software, and powerful tools to take on tougher missions. As your skills grow, so do the stakes, creating a thrilling loop of challenge and reward that keeps the gameplay endlessly engaging. Your choices shape the story and the world around you. You can align with rival corporations, support one side, or remain neutral, each path influencing your missions and alliances. Alternatively, you can focus entirely on freelance hacking, building your reputation and wealth. Your decisions lead to different outcomes, making every playthrough unique and ensuring a dynamic, replayable experience. Introversion Software has been developing games since 2001, and stands behind acclaimed titles like Uplink, Defcon, Darwinia, Multiwinia, Prison Architect, Scanner Sombre, and their latest release, The Last Starship. Introversion has garnered both critical and commercial success being recognised with multiple awards including the IGF grand prize for Darwinia and BAFTA for best persistent game (Prison Architect). They have sold more than 4M copies of their games worldwide.
Uplink compatibility
- Steam Deck
- Unknown
- Linux
- Supported
- macOS
- Native build
Steam does not publish a PC requirements block for this game, so PriceSpawn uses the official GOG storefront listing. PriceSpawn does not estimate hardware requirements when a separate tier is not available.
MINIMUM
Minimum: • OS: Windows 7 / 8 / 10 • Processor: 1.8 GHz • Memory: 512 MB RAM • Graphics: 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 7 (DirectX 9 compatible card recommended) • Storage: 2 GB available space
RECOMMENDED
GOG has not published separate recommended PC requirements for this listing.
Source: GOG store page
Compare Uplink editions
Real Steam prices for every edition — not a markup guess. Where Steam reports an active discount, the RRP is shown struck through.
| Edition | Price |
|---|---|
| Standard | $11.99 |
| Introversion Classics Pack | $29.99 |
Where to buy Uplink cheap
Uplink launched at $11.99 in 2006. On the canonical US/USD baseline, the lowest confirmed-unrestricted total is $2.96 at Kinguin, which is -75% off the recommended price.
On that same baseline, official stores start at $11.99, so the keyshop route saves $9.03 on this title. That saving comes with a trade-off: keyshop listings are resold keys, and a listing marked as a gift is not a standard key. The key type column above tells you which is which.
Feed update times differ by store. Confirm the current price, product type and activation region on the store page before completing the purchase. Our comparison methodology explains matching, ranking and checkout-fee limitations.
Uplink — frequently asked questions
- What is the cheapest price for Uplink?
- On the canonical USD comparison baseline: $2.96 at Kinguin — -75% off the $11.99 RRP. Use the country selector for regional prices.
- Where can I download Uplink after the purchase?
- Uplink activates on Steam. After buying you receive a key or a direct licence, redeem it in the Steam client, and the game stays in your library permanently.
- Is it cheaper to buy Uplink from a keyshop or an official store?
- On the canonical USD comparison baseline, a keyshop is currently $9.03 cheaper: $2.96 at Kinguin against $11.99 at Steam. The keyshop listing is a resold key, so check the key type and region first.
- Is Uplink Steam Deck compatible?
- Steam Deck compatibility data is not available for Uplink yet.
- Can I play Uplink on Mac?
- Yes, Uplink has a native macOS build.
- Is Uplink Linux compatible?
- Yes — Uplink runs on Linux, either natively or reliably through Proton.
