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Cyber Manhunt 2: New World - The Hacking Simulator

93% positive · 5,707 Steam reviews · released Jan 20, 2025 · by Aluba Van+

HackingStory RichDark HumorDystopianChoices MatterMysteryPoint & ClickSimulation

What it likely sold — estimate, stated as a range on purpose

Lifetime units: ~188k (P10–P90: 75.3k – 414k)

Gross revenue: ~$2M (P10–P90: $802k – $4.4M)

Estimate, method v1.0 — before Steam's ~30% share, refunds and VAT. The band approximates where about 8 in 10 comparable games land in published studies; some sit outside it. Our own hit rate goes on the accuracy ledger once measured. How we estimate

Estimates are statistical inferences from public data. They are not sourced from Valve or the developer and may deviate materially from actual results. Do not rely on them for investment or contractual decisions. As of Oct 2, 2026.

Player voice — measured shares of Steam thumbs, never a model

Story & writing93% positive · 138 mentions
“The script is well written and covers dark topics. Do not go into this thinking this is a detective game. It is NOT a detective game. Although the "clues" section allows you to get the "Mystery solved" notification. The mystery can be…”Recommended · Steam review · Oct 2025 · 11 h played · Report / request removal
Gameplay & mechanics94% positive · 54 mentions
“I like the game play, but I personally felt like there was too much talking. Considering the dark undertones of this game, mainly adults play this. Therefore, I didn't need the constant tutorial phone calls and reminders from "the boss" to…”Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2025 · 14 h played · Report / request removal
Content & longevity94% positive · 32 mentions
“Cyber Manhunt 2: New World – The Hacking Simulator is a compelling and ambitious sequel that pushes the boundaries of investigative gaming by immersing players in a digital world where the line between AI and human decision-making grows…”Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2025 · 14 h played · Report / request removal
Visuals & audio100% positive · 30 mentions
“The script is well written and covers dark topics. Do not go into this thinking this is a detective game. It is NOT a detective game. Although the "clues" section allows you to get the "Mystery solved" notification. The mystery can be…”Recommended · Steam review · Oct 2025 · 11 h played · Report / request removal
Price & value90% positive · 29 mentions
“If you enjoyed the first Cyber Manhunt or games like Orwell, this sequel is a massive step forward in almost every way. The Good: Deep, Relevant Storytelling: The cases aren’t just random mysteries—they explore terrifyingly relevant modern…”Recommended · Steam review · Jan 2026 · 17 h played · Report / request removal
Controls & UI96% positive · 23 mentions
“Cyber Manhunt 1 on steroids. Make sure to play CM 1 first, because stories and characters are connected. Just like the first entry, the UI is awesome. More friendly (Crack app for ex) Every chapter has an interesting history and well…”Recommended · Steam review · Jan 2026 · 21 h played · Report / request removal
Difficulty & balance79% positive · 14 mentions
“I like the game play, but I personally felt like there was too much talking. Considering the dark undertones of this game, mainly adults play this. Therefore, I didn't need the constant tutorial phone calls and reminders from "the boss" to…”Recommended · Steam review · Jun 2025 · 14 h played · Report / request removal
Multiplayer & community77% positive · 13 mentions
“Cyber Manhunt 2: New World – The Hacking Simulator is a compelling and ambitious sequel that pushes the boundaries of investigative gaming by immersing players in a digital world where the line between AI and human decision-making grows…”Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2025 · 14 h played · Report / request removal
Performance & stability83% positive · 12 mentions
“Cyber Manhunt 2: New World – The Hacking Simulator is a compelling and ambitious sequel that pushes the boundaries of investigative gaming by immersing players in a digital world where the line between AI and human decision-making grows…”Recommended · Steam review · Aug 2025 · 14 h played · Report / request removal

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Game DNA — store facts, community tag votes, labeled AI inference

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