Choose Hardwar
Choose Hardwar if you want a Simulation experience. Hardwar launched in 2023.
Hardwar vs Ultra Cop
Hardwar and Ultra Cop both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. Hardwar (2023) is 1 year older than Ultra Cop (2024). Hardwar scores higher on Steam reviews (94% positive) than Ultra Cop (88.5% 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 Ultra Cop
Choose Ultra Cop if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Ultra Cop launched in 2024.
Both Hardwar and Ultra Cop sit in Action 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
 Hardwar |  Ultra Cop | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Simulation | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94% positive (50 reviews) | 88.5% positive (157 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Jordan Freeman Group, The Software Refinery | JG Roos |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Hardwar (2023) is 1 year older than Ultra Cop (2024).
- Hardwar scores higher on Steam reviews (94% positive) than Ultra Cop (88.5% positive).
- Ultra Cop is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Hardwar (1.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
Hardwar vs Ultra Cop — FAQ
- Should I play Hardwar or Ultra Cop first?
- If you want chronology, Hardwar (2023) came out before Ultra Cop (2024). 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 Hardwar and Ultra Cop similar?
- They overlap on Action 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.