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After losing a hacking contest, you break into your rival’s system, trade messages and puzzles, and steer a fast-moving romance.
Released 26 Jul 2022
Hack Your Rival
Crack Word Puzzles
Flirt Over Video Calls
A bickering and bantering rivals-to-lovers visual novel where you fall in love after first hack.
Developed by Jenny Vi Pham · Published by Jenny Vi Pham









You play as a hacker who has just lost a competition to Micah. To get even, you break into his system and leave a message; he hacks back, starting a contest that shifts into an online romance.
The story unfolds through conversations, messages, and calls with Micah. You trade insults and flirt, while occasional word puzzles represent attempts to hack into systems.
Dialogue choices lead to three main endings. You can also customize your pronouns and choose a name, which Micah can speak aloud.
Players who enjoy ERROR143 often praise Micah’s charm, the playful romantic banter, and the game’s artwork and voice acting. Some also appreciate its music and emotional moments, especially in additional story content. Reactions to the fast romance and internet-style humor are mixed, and recurring criticisms include limited dialogue choices and little hacking gameplay.
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
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| Achievements | 20 |
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| Controller required | No |
| DLC / extras | 6 listed on Steam |
| Website | Official website |
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