Choose WazHack
Choose WazHack if you want the Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. WazHack launched in 2014.
WazHack vs Edge Of Galaxy
WazHack and Edge Of Galaxy both land in Action, Strategy, 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 share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam. WazHack (2014) is 7 years older than Edge Of Galaxy (2021). WazHack scores higher on Steam reviews (89.8% positive) than Edge Of Galaxy (75% 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 Edge Of Galaxy
Choose Edge Of Galaxy if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Edge Of Galaxy launched in 2021.
Both WazHack and Edge Of Galaxy sit in Action, Strategy, and 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
 WazHack |  Edge Of Galaxy | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, RPG | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.8% positive (509 reviews) | 75% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Waz | Kinderril |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- WazHack (2014) is 7 years older than Edge Of Galaxy (2021).
- WazHack scores higher on Steam reviews (89.8% positive) than Edge Of Galaxy (75% positive).
- Edge Of Galaxy is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than WazHack (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- WazHack has co-op; Edge Of Galaxy does not.
WazHack vs Edge Of Galaxy — FAQ
- Should I play WazHack or Edge Of Galaxy first?
- If you want chronology, WazHack (2014) came out before Edge Of Galaxy (2021). 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 WazHack and Edge Of Galaxy similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, 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 Edge Of Galaxy have multiplayer like WazHack?
- No. WazHack supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Edge Of Galaxy is listed as single-player only.