Choose Hacktag
Choose Hacktag if you want an Adventure game with Online PvP, Online Co-op, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Hacktag launched in 2018.
Hacktag vs Chambara
Hacktag and Chambara 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. Chambara (2017) is 1 year older than Hacktag (2018). Chambara scores higher on Steam reviews (91.3% 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 Chambara
Choose Chambara if it's currently about 30% cheaper on the Steam Store. Chambara launched in 2017.
Both Hacktag and Chambara sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, 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 |  Chambara | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 56.2% positive (137 reviews) | 91.3% positive (23 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | Piece of Cake studios | team ok LLC |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Chambara (2017) is 1 year older than Hacktag (2018).
- Chambara scores higher on Steam reviews (91.3% positive) than Hacktag (56.2% positive).
- Chambara is currently ~30% cheaper on Steam than Hacktag (6.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Hacktag has co-op; Chambara does not.
- Hacktag is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Chambara has no Deck rating yet.
Hacktag vs Chambara — FAQ
- Should I play Hacktag or Chambara first?
- If you want chronology, Chambara (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 Chambara 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.
- Does Hacktag run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Hacktag is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Chambara doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.