Choose Uplink
Choose Uplink if you want a Strategy experience. 1,371 Steam reviews back the pick.
Uplink vs Hacknet
Uplink and Hacknet 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 Hacknet (2015). Hacknet scores higher on Steam reviews (94.2% 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 Hacknet
Choose Hacknet if you want a Simulation game with Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 94.2% positive across 7,537 reviews.
Both Uplink and Hacknet 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 |  Hacknet | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2006 | 2015 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.7% positive (1,371 reviews) | 94.2% positive (7,537 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Introversion Software | Team Fractal Alligator |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Uplink (2006) is 9 years older than Hacknet (2015).
- Hacknet scores higher on Steam reviews (94.2% positive) than Uplink (90.7% positive).
- Hacknet is currently ~17% cheaper on Steam than Uplink (9.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Uplink is Deck Playable, Hacknet is Deck Unsupported.
Uplink vs Hacknet — FAQ
- Which is better, Uplink or Hacknet?
- On Steam reviews Hacknet scores higher (94.2% positive) than Uplink (90.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Hacknet 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 Hacknet first?
- If you want chronology, Uplink (2006) came out before Hacknet (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 Hacknet 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.