Choose Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack
Choose Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack if you want an Indie experience. Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack launched in 2022.
Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack vs Penny's Path
Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack and Penny's Path both land in Adventure, Casual on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Adventure, Casual on Steam. Penny's Path (2020) is 2 years older than Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack (2022). Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack scores higher on Steam reviews (95.8% positive) than Penny's Path (80% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Penny's Path
Choose Penny's Path if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Penny's Path launched in 2020.
Both Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack and Penny's Path sit in Adventure and Casual on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack |  Penny's Path | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2020 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 95.8% positive (72 reviews) | 80% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Warm Kitten | Strategic Thinking LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, Casual on Steam.
- Penny's Path (2020) is 2 years older than Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack (2022).
- Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack scores higher on Steam reviews (95.8% positive) than Penny's Path (80% positive).
- Penny's Path is free; Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack is paid (19.99 USD).
Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack vs Penny's Path — FAQ
- Should I play Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack or Penny's Path first?
- If you want chronology, Penny's Path (2020) came out before Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack (2022). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack and Penny's Path similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, Casual on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Is Penny's Path free?
- Yes — Penny's Path is a free-to-play Steam title. Justin Wack and the Big Time Hack is paid (19.99 USD).