Choose hack_me 2
Choose hack_me 2 if it's currently about 65% cheaper on the Steam Store. hack_me 2 launched in 2017.
hack_me 2 vs HackHub - Ultimate Hacker Simulator
hack_me 2 and HackHub - Ultimate 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 2 (2017) is 9 years older than HackHub - Ultimate Hacker Simulator (2026). HackHub - Ultimate Hacker Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (87.1% positive) than hack_me 2 (50.4% 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 HackHub - Ultimate Hacker Simulator
Choose HackHub - Ultimate Hacker Simulator if you want a Strategy and Early Access game with Multi-player, Adjustable Text Size, and Subtitle Options. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 87.1% positive across 255 reviews.
Both hack_me 2 and HackHub - Ultimate 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 2 |  HackHub - Ultimate Hacker Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Playable |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 16.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 50.4% positive (113 reviews) | 87.1% positive (255 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | EasyWays Team | HotBunny |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation on Steam.
- hack_me 2 (2017) is 9 years older than HackHub - Ultimate Hacker Simulator (2026).
- HackHub - Ultimate Hacker Simulator scores higher on Steam reviews (87.1% positive) than hack_me 2 (50.4% positive).
- hack_me 2 is currently ~65% cheaper on Steam than HackHub - Ultimate Hacker Simulator (5.99 USD vs. 16.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: hack_me 2 is Deck Unsupported, HackHub - Ultimate Hacker Simulator is Deck Playable.
hack_me 2 vs HackHub - Ultimate Hacker Simulator — FAQ
- Which is better, hack_me 2 or HackHub - Ultimate Hacker Simulator?
- On Steam reviews HackHub - Ultimate Hacker Simulator scores higher (87.1% positive) than hack_me 2 (50.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, HackHub - Ultimate 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 2 or HackHub - Ultimate Hacker Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, hack_me 2 (2017) came out before HackHub - Ultimate Hacker Simulator (2026). 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 2 and HackHub - Ultimate 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.
- Does hack_me 2 have multiplayer like HackHub - Ultimate Hacker Simulator?
- No. HackHub - Ultimate Hacker Simulator supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while hack_me 2 is listed as single-player only.