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MINDHACK vs 201 - The Bad Number

MINDHACK and 201 - The Bad Number both land in Indie, Adventure 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 on Steam. MINDHACK (2023) is 1 year older than 201 - The Bad Number (2024). 201 - The Bad Number is currently ~69% cheaper on Steam than MINDHACK (4.02 USD vs. 12.99 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 MINDHACK

Choose MINDHACK if you want an Early Access experience. MINDHACK launched in 2023.

Choose 201 - The Bad Number

Choose 201 - The Bad Number if it's currently about 69% cheaper on the Steam Store. 201 - The Bad Number launched in 2024.

Both MINDHACK and 201 - The Bad Number sit in Indie and Adventure 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

MINDHACK vs 201 - The Bad Number — Steam metadata comparison
MINDHACK — Steam game coverMINDHACK201 - The Bad Number — Steam game cover201 - The Bad Number
Released20232024
GenresIndie, Adventure, Early AccessIndie, Adventure
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price12.99 USD4.02 USD
Steam reviews96.3% positive (136 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersVODKAdemo?Pavel Kopylov

Side by side

MINDHACK vs 201 - The Bad Number — FAQ

Should I play MINDHACK or 201 - The Bad Number first?
If you want chronology, MINDHACK (2023) came out before 201 - The Bad Number (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 MINDHACK and 201 - The Bad Number similar?
They overlap on Indie, Adventure 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 MINDHACK run on Steam Deck?
Yes — MINDHACK is rated Deck Playable by Valve. 201 - The Bad Number doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.
MINDHACK vs 201 - The Bad Number — Verdict (2026) · imho.run