Grey Hack vs BatMUD
Grey Hack and BatMUD both land in Massively Multiplayer 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 are Massively Multiplayer games on Steam. Grey Hack (2017) is 2 years older than BatMUD (2019). Grey Hack scores higher on Steam reviews (88.9% positive) than BatMUD (84.5% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Grey Hack |  BatMUD | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2019 |
| Genres | Indie, Simulation, Massively Multiplayer, Early Access | Massively Multiplayer, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.9% positive (1,109 reviews) | 84.5% positive (142 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Loading Home | 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 are Massively Multiplayer games on Steam.
- Grey Hack (2017) is 2 years older than BatMUD (2019).
- Grey Hack scores higher on Steam reviews (88.9% positive) than BatMUD (84.5% positive).
- BatMUD is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Grey Hack (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Grey Hack is Deck Playable, BatMUD is Deck Unsupported.
Grey Hack vs BatMUD — FAQ
- Which is better, Grey Hack or BatMUD?
- On Steam reviews Grey Hack scores higher (88.9% positive) than BatMUD (84.5% 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 BatMUD first?
- If you want chronology, Grey Hack (2017) 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 Grey Hack and BatMUD similar?
- They overlap on Massively Multiplayer 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 Grey Hack and BatMUD have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Grey Hack ships Online Co-op, Co-op; BatMUD ships Online Co-op, Co-op.