Choose Space Hack
Choose Space Hack if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Space Hack launched in 2014.
Space Hack vs ICARUS84
Space Hack and ICARUS84 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 10 years older than ICARUS84 (2024). Space Hack is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than ICARUS84 (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 ICARUS84
Choose ICARUS84 if you want a Simulation and Casual experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. ICARUS84 launched in 2024.
Both Space Hack and ICARUS84 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 |  ICARUS84 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, Simulation, RPG, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 49.1% positive (106 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | — | Carmine Inc |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Space Hack (2014) is 10 years older than ICARUS84 (2024).
- Space Hack is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than ICARUS84 (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
Space Hack vs ICARUS84 — FAQ
- Should I play Space Hack or ICARUS84 first?
- If you want chronology, Space Hack (2014) came out before ICARUS84 (2024). 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 ICARUS84 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.