Choose Grey Hack
Choose Grey Hack if you want a Massively Multiplayer game with Multi-player, MMO, and Online PvP. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 88.9% positive across 1,109 reviews.
Grey Hack vs IT Specialist Simulator
Grey Hack and IT Specialist Simulator both land in Indie, Simulation, Early Access 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, Early Access on Steam. Grey Hack (2017) is 8 years older than IT Specialist Simulator (2025). Grey Hack scores higher on Steam reviews (88.9% positive) than IT Specialist Simulator (76.6% 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 IT Specialist Simulator
Choose IT Specialist Simulator if you want a Casual game with Steam Timeline, Stereo Sound, and Adjustable Difficulty. On Steam, it's currently about 30% cheaper on the Steam Store. IT Specialist Simulator launched in 2025.
Both Grey Hack and IT Specialist Simulator sit in Indie, Simulation, and Early Access 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
 Grey Hack |  IT Specialist Simulator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Early Access | Indie, Simulation, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 13.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.9% positive (1,109 reviews) | 76.6% positive (201 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Loading Home | Pixel Team RED |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Simulation, Early Access on Steam.
- Grey Hack (2017) is 8 years older than IT Specialist Simulator (2025).
- Grey Hack scores higher on Steam reviews (88.9% positive) than IT Specialist Simulator (76.6% positive).
- IT Specialist Simulator is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than Grey Hack (13.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Grey Hack has co-op; IT Specialist Simulator does not.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Grey Hack vs IT Specialist Simulator — FAQ
- Which is better, Grey Hack or IT Specialist Simulator?
- On Steam reviews Grey Hack scores higher (88.9% positive) than IT Specialist Simulator (76.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Grey Hack is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Grey Hack or IT Specialist Simulator first?
- If you want chronology, Grey Hack (2017) came out before IT Specialist Simulator (2025). 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 Grey Hack and IT Specialist Simulator similar?
- They overlap on Indie, Simulation, Early Access 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 IT Specialist Simulator have multiplayer like Grey Hack?
- No. Grey Hack supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while IT Specialist Simulator is listed as single-player only.