Choose 868-HACK
Choose 868-HACK if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. 868-HACK launched in 2015.
868-HACK vs 868-BACK
868-HACK and 868-BACK both land in Strategy 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 Strategy games on Steam. 868-HACK (2015) is 11 years older than 868-BACK (2026). 868-BACK scores higher on Steam reviews (99.2% 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 868-BACK
Choose 868-BACK if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 99.2% positive across 131 reviews.
Both 868-HACK and 868-BACK sit in Strategy on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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 |  868-BACK | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 5.65 USD | 13.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 91.2% positive (102 reviews) | 99.2% positive (131 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Michael Brough | Michael Brough |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- 868-HACK (2015) is 11 years older than 868-BACK (2026).
- 868-BACK scores higher on Steam reviews (99.2% positive) than 868-HACK (91.2% positive).
- 868-HACK is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than 868-BACK (5.65 USD vs. 13.99 USD).
- 868-BACK is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; 868-HACK has no Deck rating yet.
868-HACK vs 868-BACK — FAQ
- Which is better, 868-HACK or 868-BACK?
- On Steam reviews 868-BACK scores higher (99.2% positive) than 868-HACK (91.2% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, 868-BACK is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play 868-HACK or 868-BACK first?
- If you want chronology, 868-HACK (2015) came out before 868-BACK (2026). 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 868-BACK similar?
- They overlap on Strategy 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.