Choose 868-HACK
Choose 868-HACK if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 62% cheaper on the Steam Store. 868-HACK launched in 2015.
868-HACK vs Into The Grid
868-HACK and Into The Grid 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 10 years older than Into The Grid (2025). 868-HACK scores higher on Steam reviews (91.2% positive) than Into The Grid (82.3% 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 Into The Grid
Choose Into The Grid if you want a RPG and Early Access game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Into The Grid launched in 2025.
Both 868-HACK and Into The Grid sit in 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
 868-HACK |  Into The Grid | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 5.65 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.2% positive (102 reviews) | 82.3% positive (96 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Michael Brough | Flatline Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- 868-HACK (2015) is 10 years older than Into The Grid (2025).
- 868-HACK scores higher on Steam reviews (91.2% positive) than Into The Grid (82.3% positive).
- 868-HACK is currently ~62% cheaper on Steam than Into The Grid (5.65 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Into The Grid is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; 868-HACK has no Deck rating yet.
868-HACK vs Into The Grid — FAQ
- Should I play 868-HACK or Into The Grid first?
- If you want chronology, 868-HACK (2015) came out before Into The Grid (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 868-HACK and Into The Grid 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.