Choose Uplink
Choose Uplink if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 90.7% positive across 1,371 reviews.
Uplink vs Hack 'n' Slash
Uplink and Hack 'n' Slash both land in Indie 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 Indie games on Steam. Uplink (2006) is 8 years older than Hack 'n' Slash (2014). Uplink scores higher on Steam reviews (90.7% positive) than Hack 'n' Slash (55.7% 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 Hack 'n' Slash
Choose Hack 'n' Slash if you want an Adventure and Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2014) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Hack 'n' Slash launched in 2014.
Both Uplink and Hack 'n' Slash sit in Indie 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
 Uplink |  Hack 'n' Slash | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2006 | 2014 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 13.37 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.7% positive (1,371 reviews) | 55.7% positive (447 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Introversion Software | Double Fine Productions |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Uplink (2006) is 8 years older than Hack 'n' Slash (2014).
- Uplink scores higher on Steam reviews (90.7% positive) than Hack 'n' Slash (55.7% positive).
- Uplink is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Hack 'n' Slash (8.99 USD vs. 13.37 USD).
- Steam Deck: Uplink is Deck Playable, Hack 'n' Slash is Deck Verified.
Uplink vs Hack 'n' Slash — FAQ
- Which is better, Uplink or Hack 'n' Slash?
- On Steam reviews Uplink scores higher (90.7% positive) than Hack 'n' Slash (55.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Uplink is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Uplink or Hack 'n' Slash first?
- If you want chronology, Uplink (2006) came out before Hack 'n' Slash (2014). 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 Uplink and Hack 'n' Slash similar?
- They overlap on Indie 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.