Choose Hack Run ZERO
Choose Hack Run ZERO if you want an Indie experience. Hack Run ZERO launched in 2015.
Hack Run ZERO vs Hack Time
Hack Run ZERO and Hack Time both land in Strategy, Adventure, 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 Strategy, Adventure, Simulation on Steam. Hack Run ZERO (2015) is 2 years older than Hack Time (2017). Hack Run ZERO scores higher on Steam reviews (87% positive) than Hack Time (18.2% 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 Hack Time
Choose Hack Time if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Hack Time launched in 2017.
Both Hack Run ZERO and Hack Time sit in Strategy, Adventure, and Simulation 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
 Hack Run ZERO |  Hack Time | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2015 | 2017 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Free To Play | Strategy, Adventure, Simulation, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 87% positive (23 reviews) | 18.2% positive (11 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | i273 LLC | i273 LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Adventure, Simulation on Steam.
- Hack Run ZERO (2015) is 2 years older than Hack Time (2017).
- Hack Run ZERO scores higher on Steam reviews (87% positive) than Hack Time (18.2% positive).
- Both are free to play.
Hack Run ZERO vs Hack Time — FAQ
- Should I play Hack Run ZERO or Hack Time first?
- If you want chronology, Hack Run ZERO (2015) came out before Hack Time (2017). 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 Hack Run ZERO and Hack Time similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Adventure, 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.