Choose 868-HACK
Choose 868-HACK if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. 868-HACK launched in 2015.
868-HACK vs NODE: PROTOCOL
868-HACK and NODE: PROTOCOL 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 11 years older than NODE: PROTOCOL (2026). NODE: PROTOCOL has co-op; 868-HACK does not. 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 NODE: PROTOCOL
Choose NODE: PROTOCOL if you want a Simulation and Early Access game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. NODE: PROTOCOL launched in 2026.
Both 868-HACK and NODE: PROTOCOL sit in Strategy and Indie 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 |  NODE: PROTOCOL | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.65 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 91.2% positive (102 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op |
| Developers | Michael Brough | Device |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- 868-HACK (2015) is 11 years older than NODE: PROTOCOL (2026).
- NODE: PROTOCOL has co-op; 868-HACK does not.
868-HACK vs NODE: PROTOCOL — FAQ
- Should I play 868-HACK or NODE: PROTOCOL first?
- If you want chronology, 868-HACK (2015) came out before NODE: PROTOCOL (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 NODE: PROTOCOL 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.
- Does 868-HACK have multiplayer like NODE: PROTOCOL?
- No. NODE: PROTOCOL supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, LAN Co-op), while 868-HACK is listed as single-player only.