Choose hackmud
Choose hackmud if you want an Indie and Simulation experience. hackmud launched in 2016.
hackmud vs BatMUD
hackmud and BatMUD both land in Massively Multiplayer, RPG 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 Massively Multiplayer, RPG on Steam. hackmud (2016) is 3 years older than BatMUD (2019). BatMUD scores higher on Steam reviews (84.5% positive) than hackmud (79% 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 BatMUD
Choose BatMUD if you want the Online PvP and Online Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 84.5% positive across 142 reviews.
Both hackmud and BatMUD sit in Massively Multiplayer and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, MMO, and PvP, 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
 hackmud |  BatMUD | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2019 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, RPG | Massively Multiplayer, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 18.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 79% positive (658 reviews) | 84.5% positive (142 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | ComCODE | Antti A. Luostarinen, Emil Nilimaa, Niklas Lindroos, Matti A. Virtanen, Riku-Ville Mäkelä, Lauri Holmas, Polar Night Software Sp. z o.o. |
Side by side
- Both share Massively Multiplayer, RPG on Steam.
- hackmud (2016) is 3 years older than BatMUD (2019).
- BatMUD scores higher on Steam reviews (84.5% positive) than hackmud (79% positive).
- BatMUD is currently ~74% cheaper on Steam than hackmud (4.99 USD vs. 18.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: hackmud is Deck Playable, BatMUD is Deck Unsupported.
hackmud vs BatMUD — FAQ
- Which is better, hackmud or BatMUD?
- On Steam reviews BatMUD scores higher (84.5% positive) than hackmud (79% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, BatMUD is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play hackmud or BatMUD first?
- If you want chronology, hackmud (2016) came out before BatMUD (2019). 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 hackmud and BatMUD similar?
- They overlap on Massively Multiplayer, RPG 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.
- Do both hackmud and BatMUD have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: hackmud ships Co-op; BatMUD ships Online Co-op, Co-op.