It starts like any other stream. Chat’s rolling, everything feels normal, and then… something’s off. Hacked: The Streamer on Xbox builds from that exact moment; the kind where things shift just enough to make you uneasy, before everything begins to unravel.
Now available on Xbox Series X|S and PC with Play Anywhere support for £7.09, this interactive narrative debut from Button Interactive and NAISU puts you in control of a streamer’s worst nightmare, asking one simple question: how do you respond when your life starts slipping out of your hands?
At A Glance
- Game: Hacked: The Streamer
- Developer: Button Interactive
- Publisher: NAISU
- Platforms: Xbox Series X|S, PC, Play Anywhere
- Price: £7.09
- Game Type: Interactive Narrative / Choice-Based / FMV
One Night, Dozens Of Decisions
You step into the story of PinkyPie, a popular streamer whose evening takes a sharp turn after receiving a disturbing message mid-broadcast.
From there, Hacked: The Streamer becomes all about choice. You’ll investigate, interact and piece together clues, making decisions that shape how events unfold. With over fifty decision points and five possible endings, there’s a clear emphasis on consequence; small calls can ripple outward in ways you might not expect.
While conversation plays a big role, the game mixes things up with a few extra layers.
You’ll search environments for clues, revisit key memories during focused flashback moments, and even take part in quick-time events tied to in-game sequences. It keeps the experience moving, avoiding the feeling of simply clicking through dialogue trees.
There’s an attempt here to make you feel involved, not just observant.
A Story Built Around People
Beyond the central mystery, a lot of the narrative weight comes from the relationships around PinkyPie.
Her moderators, friends and family all play a part, each bringing their own perspective into what’s happening. As things escalate, understanding those connections becomes just as important as uncovering the truth behind the message itself.
And Hacked: The Streamer is positioned as the opening chapter in a wider anthology, which makes this feel like the beginning of something rather than a completely self-contained experience. That said, it should still be able to stand on its own as a short, choice-driven story focused on tension, decision-making and seeing how things play out depending on your actions.
A Different Kind Of Pressure
Hacked: The Streamer doesn’t rely on action or spectacle. Instead, it builds its tension through uncertainty – through messages you don’t fully understand, choices you’re not entirely confident in, and outcomes you can’t always predict.
It’s a smaller experience, but one that leans into its premise well. If you enjoy narrative-driven games and the joy of an FMV where your decisions carry weight, this is one worth keeping an eye on… even if things don’t always go to plan.
You’ll find Hacked: The Streamer on the Xbox Store.
