Choose 868-HACK
Choose 868-HACK if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. 868-HACK launched in 2015.
868-HACK vs XXX_CYBERRAT_XXX
868-HACK and XXX_CYBERRAT_XXX both land in 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 Strategy, Indie on Steam. 868-HACK (2015) is 8 years older than XXX_CYBERRAT_XXX (2023). XXX_CYBERRAT_XXX scores higher on Steam reviews (92.9% positive) than 868-HACK (91.2% 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 XXX_CYBERRAT_XXX
Choose XXX_CYBERRAT_XXX if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. XXX_CYBERRAT_XXX launched in 2023.
Both 868-HACK and XXX_CYBERRAT_XXX sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (91.2% vs 92.9% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 868-HACK |  XXX_CYBERRAT_XXX | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 5.65 USD | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.2% positive (102 reviews) | 92.9% positive (99 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Michael Brough | Nocturne Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- 868-HACK (2015) is 8 years older than XXX_CYBERRAT_XXX (2023).
- XXX_CYBERRAT_XXX scores higher on Steam reviews (92.9% positive) than 868-HACK (91.2% positive).
- 868-HACK is currently ~6% cheaper on Steam than XXX_CYBERRAT_XXX (5.65 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- XXX_CYBERRAT_XXX is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; 868-HACK has no Deck rating yet.
868-HACK vs XXX_CYBERRAT_XXX — FAQ
- Should I play 868-HACK or XXX_CYBERRAT_XXX first?
- If you want chronology, 868-HACK (2015) came out before XXX_CYBERRAT_XXX (2023). 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 868-HACK and XXX_CYBERRAT_XXX similar?
- They overlap on 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.