Choose Hack 'n' Slash
Choose Hack 'n' Slash if you want an Adventure and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 30% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hack 'n' Slash launched in 2014.
Hack 'n' Slash vs hackmud
Hack 'n' Slash and hackmud 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. Hack 'n' Slash (2014) is 2 years older than hackmud (2016). hackmud scores higher on Steam reviews (79% positive) than Hack 'n' Slash (55.7% 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 hackmud
Choose hackmud if you want a Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, and RPG game with Multi-player, MMO, and PvP. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 79% positive across 658 reviews.
Both Hack 'n' Slash and hackmud sit in Indie 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 'n' Slash |  hackmud | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2016 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Casual | Indie, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 13.37 USD | 18.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 55.7% positive (447 reviews) | 79% positive (658 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Co-op |
| Developers | Double Fine Productions | ComCODE |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Hack 'n' Slash (2014) is 2 years older than hackmud (2016).
- hackmud scores higher on Steam reviews (79% positive) than Hack 'n' Slash (55.7% positive).
- Hack 'n' Slash is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than hackmud (13.37 USD vs. 18.99 USD).
- hackmud has co-op; Hack 'n' Slash does not.
- Steam Deck: Hack 'n' Slash is Deck Verified, hackmud is Deck Playable.
Hack 'n' Slash vs hackmud — FAQ
- Which is better, Hack 'n' Slash or hackmud?
- On Steam reviews hackmud scores higher (79% positive) than Hack 'n' Slash (55.7% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, hackmud is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Hack 'n' Slash or hackmud first?
- If you want chronology, Hack 'n' Slash (2014) came out before hackmud (2016). 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 'n' Slash and hackmud 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 Hack 'n' Slash have multiplayer like hackmud?
- No. hackmud supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Co-op), while Hack 'n' Slash is listed as single-player only.