Choose hack_me
Choose hack_me if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 76% cheaper on the Steam Store. hack_me launched in 2017.
hack_me vs Hacker Simulator
hack_me and Hacker Simulator 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. hack_me (2017) is 4 years older than Hacker Simulator (2021). Hacker Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (73.9% positive) than hack_me (39.8% 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 Hacker Simulator
Choose Hacker Simulator if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 73.9% positive across 777 reviews.
Both hack_me and Hacker Simulator 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
 hack_me |  Hacker Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2021 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 39.8% positive (324 reviews) | 73.9% positive (777 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Egor Magurin, Eugene Radaev | Save All Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- hack_me (2017) is 4 years older than Hacker Simulator (2021).
- Hacker Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (73.9% positive) than hack_me (39.8% positive).
- hack_me is currently ~76% cheaper on Steam than Hacker Simulator (5.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Hacker Simulator is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; hack_me has no Deck rating yet.
hack_me vs Hacker Simulator — FAQ
- Which is better, hack_me or Hacker Simulator?
- On Steam reviews Hacker Simulator scores higher (73.9% positive) than hack_me (39.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Hacker Simulator is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play hack_me or Hacker Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, hack_me (2017) came out before Hacker Simulator (2021). 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_me and Hacker Simulator 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.