Choose hack_me
Choose hack_me if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. hack_me launched in 2017.
hack_me vs Desktop Hacker
hack_me and Desktop Hacker 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 6 years older than Desktop Hacker (2023). hack_me is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Desktop Hacker (5.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD). 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 Desktop Hacker
Choose Desktop Hacker if you want an Adventure and RPG experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Desktop Hacker launched in 2023.
Both hack_me and Desktop Hacker 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 |  Desktop Hacker | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 39.8% positive (324 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Egor Magurin, Eugene Radaev | cybercritics |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- hack_me (2017) is 6 years older than Desktop Hacker (2023).
- hack_me is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Desktop Hacker (5.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
hack_me vs Desktop Hacker — FAQ
- Should I play hack_me or Desktop Hacker first?
- If you want chronology, hack_me (2017) came out before Desktop Hacker (2023). 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 Desktop Hacker 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.