Choose Ctrl Alt Ego
Choose Ctrl Alt Ego if you want an Action and RPG game with Adjustable Text Size, Subtitle Options, and Surround Sound. Ctrl Alt Ego launched in 2022.
Ctrl Alt Ego vs Hackshot
Ctrl Alt Ego and Hackshot 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. Ctrl Alt Ego (2022) is 2 years older than Hackshot (2024). Hackshot scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Ctrl Alt Ego (93% 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 Hackshot
Choose Hackshot if you want an Adventure and Simulation game with Custom Volume Controls and Mouse Only Option. On Steam, it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hackshot launched in 2024.
Both Ctrl Alt Ego and Hackshot sit in Indie on Steam and both list Camera Comfort, Stereo Sound, and Playable without Timed Input, 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
 Ctrl Alt Ego |  Hackshot | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Indie, Adventure, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 93% positive (629 reviews) | 100% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | MindThunk | RD Interactive |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Ctrl Alt Ego (2022) is 2 years older than Hackshot (2024).
- Hackshot scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Ctrl Alt Ego (93% positive).
- Hackshot is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Ctrl Alt Ego (11.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Ctrl Alt Ego is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Hackshot has no Deck rating yet.
Ctrl Alt Ego vs Hackshot — FAQ
- Should I play Ctrl Alt Ego or Hackshot first?
- If you want chronology, Ctrl Alt Ego (2022) came out before Hackshot (2024). 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 Ctrl Alt Ego and Hackshot 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 Ctrl Alt Ego run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Ctrl Alt Ego is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Hackshot doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.