Choose Hacktag
Choose Hacktag if you want an Adventure game with Shared/Split Screen and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. Hacktag launched in 2018.
Hacktag vs Bernackels' Shoggoth
Hacktag and Bernackels' Shoggoth both land in Action, Indie 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 Action, Indie on Steam. Bernackels' Shoggoth (2017) is 1 year older than Hacktag (2018). Bernackels' Shoggoth scores higher on Steam reviews (78.6% positive) than Hacktag (56.2% 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 Bernackels' Shoggoth
Choose Bernackels' Shoggoth if it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Bernackels' Shoggoth launched in 2017.
Both Hacktag and Bernackels' Shoggoth sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Shared/Split Screen PvP, 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
 Hacktag |  Bernackels' Shoggoth | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 56.2% positive (137 reviews) | 78.6% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Piece of Cake studios | Bernackels |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Bernackels' Shoggoth (2017) is 1 year older than Hacktag (2018).
- Bernackels' Shoggoth scores higher on Steam reviews (78.6% positive) than Hacktag (56.2% positive).
- Bernackels' Shoggoth is free; Hacktag is paid (9.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Hacktag is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Bernackels' Shoggoth has no Deck rating yet.
Hacktag vs Bernackels' Shoggoth — FAQ
- Should I play Hacktag or Bernackels' Shoggoth first?
- If you want chronology, Bernackels' Shoggoth (2017) came out before Hacktag (2018). 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 Hacktag and Bernackels' Shoggoth similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 Hacktag and Bernackels' Shoggoth have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Hacktag ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Bernackels' Shoggoth ships Online Co-op, Co-op.
- Is Bernackels' Shoggoth free?
- Yes — Bernackels' Shoggoth is a free-to-play Steam title. Hacktag is paid (9.99 USD).
- Does Hacktag run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Hacktag is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Bernackels' Shoggoth doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.