Space Hack vs Dust & Neon
Space Hack and Dust & Neon both land in Action, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Space Hack (2014) is 9 years older than Dust & Neon (2023). Dust & Neon scores higher on Steam reviews (73.9% positive) than Space Hack (49.1% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Space Hack |  Dust & Neon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 49.1% positive (106 reviews) | 73.9% positive (180 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | — | David Marquardt Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- Space Hack (2014) is 9 years older than Dust & Neon (2023).
- Dust & Neon scores higher on Steam reviews (73.9% positive) than Space Hack (49.1% positive).
- Space Hack is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Dust & Neon (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Dust & Neon is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Space Hack has no Deck rating yet.
Space Hack vs Dust & Neon — FAQ
- Which is better, Space Hack or Dust & Neon?
- On Steam reviews Dust & Neon scores higher (73.9% positive) than Space Hack (49.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Dust & Neon is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Space Hack or Dust & Neon first?
- If you want chronology, Space Hack (2014) came out before Dust & Neon (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 Space Hack and Dust & Neon similar?
- They overlap on Action, RPG 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.