Choose Mainlining
Choose Mainlining if you want an Adventure experience. Mainlining launched in 2017.
Mainlining vs HACKING INTO EREBUS
Mainlining and HACKING INTO EREBUS 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. Mainlining (2017) is 10 years older than HACKING INTO EREBUS (2027). 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 HACKING INTO EREBUS
Choose HACKING INTO EREBUS if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2027) and ships with the modern feature baseline. HACKING INTO EREBUS launched in 2027.
Both Mainlining and HACKING INTO EREBUS sit in Indie 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
 Mainlining |  HACKING INTO EREBUS | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2027 |
| Genres | Indie, Adventure, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.29 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 76.4% positive (237 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Rebelephant | Likya Group |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- Mainlining (2017) is 10 years older than HACKING INTO EREBUS (2027).
Mainlining vs HACKING INTO EREBUS — FAQ
- Should I play Mainlining or HACKING INTO EREBUS first?
- If you want chronology, Mainlining (2017) came out before HACKING INTO EREBUS (2027). 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 Mainlining and HACKING INTO EREBUS 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.