Choose KILLBUG
Choose KILLBUG if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. KILLBUG launched in 2023.
KILLBUG vs hate.net
KILLBUG and hate.net both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. KILLBUG (2023) is 2 years older than hate.net (2025). Both sit near 97% positive on Steam (KILLBUG: 393 reviews, hate.net: 103). 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 hate.net
Choose hate.net if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. hate.net launched in 2025.
Both KILLBUG and hate.net sit in Action on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, Camera Comfort, and Stereo Sound, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (97.5% vs 97.1% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 KILLBUG |  hate.net | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.5% positive (393 reviews) | 97.1% positive (103 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Samurai Punk, Nicholas McDonnell | bonitāka |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- KILLBUG (2023) is 2 years older than hate.net (2025).
- Both sit near 97% positive on Steam (KILLBUG: 393 reviews, hate.net: 103).
- hate.net is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than KILLBUG (4.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- KILLBUG is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; hate.net has no Deck rating yet.
KILLBUG vs hate.net — FAQ
- Which is better, KILLBUG or hate.net?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: KILLBUG sits at 97.5% positive (393 reviews), hate.net at 97.1% (103). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play KILLBUG or hate.net first?
- If you want chronology, KILLBUG (2023) came out before hate.net (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 KILLBUG and hate.net similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 KILLBUG run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — KILLBUG is rated Deck Verified by Valve. hate.net doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.