Choose Hacknet
Choose Hacknet if you want a Simulation game with Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Playable without Timed Input. 7,537 Steam reviews back the pick.
Hacknet vs Markov Alg
Hacknet and Markov Alg both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Hacknet (2015) is 4 years older than Markov Alg (2019). Hacknet scores higher on Steam reviews (94.2% positive) than Markov Alg (92.9% 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 Markov Alg
Choose Markov Alg if it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. Markov Alg launched in 2019.
Both Hacknet and Markov Alg sit in Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (94.2% vs 92.9% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Hacknet |  Markov Alg | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2019 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.2% positive (7,537 reviews) | 92.9% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Team Fractal Alligator | Fewjix |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Hacknet (2015) is 4 years older than Markov Alg (2019).
- Hacknet scores higher on Steam reviews (94.2% positive) than Markov Alg (92.9% positive).
- Markov Alg is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than Hacknet (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Hacknet is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Markov Alg has no Deck rating yet.
Hacknet vs Markov Alg — FAQ
- Should I play Hacknet or Markov Alg first?
- If you want chronology, Hacknet (2015) came out before Markov Alg (2019). 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 Hacknet and Markov Alg similar?
- They overlap on 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.