Choose Space Hack
Choose Space Hack if it's currently about 83% cheaper on the Steam Store. Space Hack launched in 2014.
Space Hack vs Step Journey
Space Hack and Step Journey 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 Step Journey (2022). Space Hack is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than Step Journey (4.99 USD vs. 29.99 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 Step Journey
Choose Step Journey if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2022) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Step Journey launched in 2022.
Both Space Hack and Step Journey 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 |  Step Journey | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2022 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 49.1% positive (106 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | — | Steel Thunder |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Space Hack (2014) is 8 years older than Step Journey (2022).
- Space Hack is currently ~83% cheaper on Steam than Step Journey (4.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Step Journey is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Space Hack has no Deck rating yet.
Space Hack vs Step Journey — FAQ
- Should I play Space Hack or Step Journey first?
- If you want chronology, Space Hack (2014) came out before Step Journey (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 Step Journey 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.