Choose Hacknet
Choose Hacknet if you want the Playable without Timed Input side of the pairing. 7,537 Steam reviews back the pick.
Hacknet vs EmuDevz
Hacknet and EmuDevz 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 11 years older than EmuDevz (2026). Hacknet scores higher on Steam reviews (94.2% positive) than EmuDevz (88.1% 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 EmuDevz
Choose EmuDevz if you want a Free To Play game with Custom Volume Controls and Save Anytime. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. EmuDevz launched in 2026.
Both Hacknet and EmuDevz sit in Indie and Simulation on Steam and both list Adjustable Text Size and Camera Comfort, 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
 Hacknet |  EmuDevz | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Indie, Simulation, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 94.2% positive (7,537 reviews) | 88.1% positive (42 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Team Fractal Alligator | [r]labs |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Hacknet (2015) is 11 years older than EmuDevz (2026).
- Hacknet scores higher on Steam reviews (94.2% positive) than EmuDevz (88.1% positive).
- EmuDevz is free; Hacknet is paid (9.99 USD).
- Hacknet is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; EmuDevz has no Deck rating yet.
Hacknet vs EmuDevz — FAQ
- Should I play Hacknet or EmuDevz first?
- If you want chronology, Hacknet (2015) came out before EmuDevz (2026). 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 EmuDevz 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.
- Is EmuDevz free?
- Yes — EmuDevz is a free-to-play Steam title. Hacknet is paid (9.99 USD).