Choose Hacknet
Choose Hacknet if you want the Adjustable Text Size, Camera Comfort, and Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. 7,537 Steam reviews back the pick.
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.
Which should you pick?
Choose Hacky
Choose Hacky if you want the Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, and Adjustable Difficulty side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hacky launched in 2024.
Both Hacknet and Hacky sit in Indie and Simulation on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (94.2% vs 95.7% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
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.