Hacknet vs Hacky
Hacknet and Hacky both land in Indie, Simulation 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 Indie, Simulation on Steam. Hacknet (2015) is 9 years older than Hacky (2024). Hacky scores higher on Steam reviews (95.7% positive) than Hacknet (94.2% 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
 Hacknet |  Hacky | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 94.2% positive (7,537 reviews) | 95.7% positive (47 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Team Fractal Alligator | Cuddle Code |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Hacknet (2015) is 9 years older than Hacky (2024).
- Hacky scores higher on Steam reviews (95.7% positive) than Hacknet (94.2% positive).
- Hacky is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Hacknet (4.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Hacknet is Deck Unsupported, Hacky is Deck Playable.
Hacknet vs Hacky — FAQ
- Should I play Hacknet or Hacky first?
- If you want chronology, Hacknet (2015) came out before Hacky (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 Hacknet and Hacky similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation 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.