Choose The Masterplan
Choose The Masterplan if it matches what drew you to this matchup. The Masterplan launched in 2015.
The Masterplan vs Hacker Man
The Masterplan and Hacker Man 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. The Masterplan (2015) is 7 years older than Hacker Man (2022). Hacker Man is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than The Masterplan (0.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD). 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 Hacker Man
Choose Hacker Man if you want an Adventure and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 95% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hacker Man launched in 2022.
Both The Masterplan and Hacker Man 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
 The Masterplan |  Hacker Man | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 60.6% positive (249 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Shark Punch | GamesBraz |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- The Masterplan (2015) is 7 years older than Hacker Man (2022).
- Hacker Man is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than The Masterplan (0.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- The Masterplan is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Hacker Man has no Deck rating yet.
The Masterplan vs Hacker Man — FAQ
- Should I play The Masterplan or Hacker Man first?
- If you want chronology, The Masterplan (2015) came out before Hacker Man (2022). 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 The Masterplan and Hacker Man 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 The Masterplan run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — The Masterplan is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Hacker Man doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.