Choose Uplink
Choose Uplink if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 1,371 Steam reviews back the pick.
Uplink vs NET.CRAWL
Uplink and NET.CRAWL both land in Strategy, 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 share Strategy, Indie on Steam. Uplink (2006) is 20 years older than NET.CRAWL (2026). NET.CRAWL scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Uplink (90.7% 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 NET.CRAWL
Choose NET.CRAWL if you want a RPG and Early Access game with Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Mouse Only Option. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. NET.CRAWL launched in 2026.
Both Uplink and NET.CRAWL sit in Strategy and 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 |  NET.CRAWL | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2006 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 8.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.7% positive (1,371 reviews) | 100% positive (19 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Introversion Software | Everyone is Solid |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Uplink (2006) is 20 years older than NET.CRAWL (2026).
- NET.CRAWL scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Uplink (90.7% positive).
- NET.CRAWL is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Uplink (8.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Uplink vs NET.CRAWL — FAQ
- Should I play Uplink or NET.CRAWL first?
- If you want chronology, Uplink (2006) came out before NET.CRAWL (2026). 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 NET.CRAWL similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.