Choose Uplink
Choose Uplink if you want a Strategy experience. 1,371 Steam reviews back the pick.
Uplink vs Hacker Evolution Source Code
Uplink and Hacker Evolution Source Code 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 9 years older than Hacker Evolution Source Code (2015). Hacker Evolution Source Code is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Uplink (1.49 USD vs. 11.99 USD). 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 Hacker Evolution Source Code
Choose Hacker Evolution Source Code if it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hacker Evolution Source Code launched in 2015.
Both Uplink and Hacker Evolution Source Code 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 |  Hacker Evolution Source Code | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2006 | 2015 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 1.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.7% positive (1,371 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Introversion Software | exosyphen studios |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Uplink (2006) is 9 years older than Hacker Evolution Source Code (2015).
- Hacker Evolution Source Code is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than Uplink (1.49 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Uplink is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Hacker Evolution Source Code has no Deck rating yet.
Uplink vs Hacker Evolution Source Code — FAQ
- Should I play Uplink or Hacker Evolution Source Code first?
- If you want chronology, Uplink (2006) came out before Hacker Evolution Source Code (2015). 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 Hacker Evolution Source Code 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.
- Does Uplink run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Uplink is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Hacker Evolution Source Code doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.