Unauthorized is a terminal-simulator game that involves uncovering hidden files, cracking passwords, and piecing together an intriguing narrative. The game challenges players to decipher encrypted data and unravel a conspiracy.
Created by Red Indie Games (and POWERHACK), Unauthorized is a love letter to retro computing, cryptography and encryption puzzles.
"Unauthorized" is a project by Red Indie Games (and POWERHACK) for the GitHub GameOff 2024 Jam. By licensing this game under the GPLv3, I aim to:
- Protect my work while sharing it openly with the community.
- Encourage others to learn, contribute, and improve upon it.
The GPLv3 license gives you the freedom to use, modify, and distribute the game while ensuring that future versions remain open and free. This license protects the community and ensures that the project stays true to its open-source ethos.
If you use or build upon Unauthorized, I’d love to see what you create! Feel free to tag Red Indie Games (or POWERHACK) in your projects, social media posts, or devlogs. While it’s not mandatory, it really helps me grow as a small indie creator and inspires me to keep making open-source games and tools.
Your contributions, feedback, or simply sharing your experience helps me grow as a developer and further fuels my passion for creating unique indie games.

