Choose CHAQS
Choose CHAQS if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. CHAQS launched in 2022.
CHAQS vs Hacky
CHAQS and Hacky both land in Indie, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. CHAQS (2022) is 2 years older than Hacky (2024). Hacky scores higher on Steam reviews (95.7% positive) than CHAQS (72.2% 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 Hacky
Choose Hacky if you want the Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, and Adjustable Difficulty side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hacky launched in 2024.
Both CHAQS and Hacky sit in Indie and Simulation 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
 CHAQS |  Hacky | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.90 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 72.2% positive (36 reviews) | 95.7% positive (47 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | nomorevalid | Cuddle Code |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- CHAQS (2022) is 2 years older than Hacky (2024).
- Hacky scores higher on Steam reviews (95.7% positive) than CHAQS (72.2% positive).
- Hacky is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than CHAQS (4.99 USD vs. 9.90 USD).
- Hacky is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; CHAQS has no Deck rating yet.
CHAQS vs Hacky — FAQ
- Should I play CHAQS or Hacky first?
- If you want chronology, CHAQS (2022) came out before Hacky (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 CHAQS and Hacky similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation 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.