Choose BATTLETECH
Choose BATTLETECH if you want an Adventure game with Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP. 18,004 Steam reviews back the pick.
BATTLETECH vs SPYHACK: Episode 1
BATTLETECH and SPYHACK: Episode 1 both land in Action, Strategy 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, Strategy on Steam. BATTLETECH (2018) is 2 years older than SPYHACK: Episode 1 (2020). SPYHACK: Episode 1 is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than BATTLETECH (7.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD). 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 SPYHACK: Episode 1
Choose SPYHACK: Episode 1 if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. SPYHACK: Episode 1 launched in 2020.
Both BATTLETECH and SPYHACK: Episode 1 sit in Action and Strategy 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
 BATTLETECH |  SPYHACK: Episode 1 | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Adventure | Action, Strategy, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.4% positive (18,004 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer | Single-player only |
| Developers | Harebrained Schemes | ▲ Pyramid Games, Art Games Studio S.A. |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy on Steam.
- BATTLETECH (2018) is 2 years older than SPYHACK: Episode 1 (2020).
- SPYHACK: Episode 1 is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than BATTLETECH (7.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- BATTLETECH is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; SPYHACK: Episode 1 has no Deck rating yet.
BATTLETECH vs SPYHACK: Episode 1 — FAQ
- Should I play BATTLETECH or SPYHACK: Episode 1 first?
- If you want chronology, BATTLETECH (2018) came out before SPYHACK: Episode 1 (2020). 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 BATTLETECH and SPYHACK: Episode 1 similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy 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 SPYHACK: Episode 1 have multiplayer like BATTLETECH?
- No. BATTLETECH supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer), while SPYHACK: Episode 1 is listed as single-player only.
- Does BATTLETECH run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — BATTLETECH is rated Deck Playable by Valve. SPYHACK: Episode 1 doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.