Choose Hack Grid
Choose Hack Grid if you want the Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. Hack Grid launched in 2021.
Hack Grid vs Network Nodes
Hack Grid and Network Nodes both land in Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Hack Grid (2021) is 4 years older than Network Nodes (2025). Network Nodes is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Hack Grid (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Network Nodes
Choose Network Nodes if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Network Nodes launched in 2025.
Both Hack Grid and Network Nodes sit in Indie and Casual 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
 Hack Grid |  Network Nodes | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (19 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Daisy Games | Past Progress |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Hack Grid (2021) is 4 years older than Network Nodes (2025).
- Network Nodes is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Hack Grid (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Hack Grid vs Network Nodes — FAQ
- Should I play Hack Grid or Network Nodes first?
- If you want chronology, Hack Grid (2021) came out before Network Nodes (2025). 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 Hack Grid and Network Nodes similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Casual 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.