Choose Return
Choose Return if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Return launched in 2023.
Return vs Hack Fate
Return and Hack Fate both land in Indie, Adventure, RPG 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 Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam. Return (2023) is 3 years older than Hack Fate (2026). 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 Fate
Choose Hack Fate if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Hack Fate launched in 2026.
Both Return and Hack Fate sit in Indie, Adventure, and RPG 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
 Return |  Hack Fate | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 15.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 86.8% positive (136 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dead Unicorn | ContinueGames |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Return (2023) is 3 years older than Hack Fate (2026).
Return vs Hack Fate — FAQ
- Should I play Return or Hack Fate first?
- If you want chronology, Return (2023) came out before Hack Fate (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 Return and Hack Fate similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Adventure, RPG 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.