Choose Space Hack
Choose Space Hack if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Space Hack launched in 2014.
Space Hack vs Mage Rage
Space Hack and Mage Rage both land in Action, Indie, 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, Indie, RPG on Steam. Space Hack (2014) is 8 years older than Mage Rage (2022). Mage Rage scores higher on Steam reviews (75% 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.
Which should you pick?
Choose Mage Rage
Choose Mage Rage if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. Mage Rage launched in 2022.
Both Space Hack and Mage Rage sit in Action, Indie, and RPG 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
 Space Hack |  Mage Rage | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 49.1% positive (106 reviews) | 75% positive (16 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | — | indie-dir |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Space Hack (2014) is 8 years older than Mage Rage (2022).
- Mage Rage scores higher on Steam reviews (75% positive) than Space Hack (49.1% positive).
- Mage Rage is currently ~40% cheaper on Steam than Space Hack (2.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Space Hack vs Mage Rage — FAQ
- Should I play Space Hack or Mage Rage first?
- If you want chronology, Space Hack (2014) came out before Mage Rage (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 Space Hack and Mage Rage similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, 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.