Choose Retro Hacker
Choose Retro Hacker if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Retro Hacker launched in 2018.
Retro Hacker vs Ghostpunk
Retro Hacker and Ghostpunk both land in Simulation 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 Simulation games on Steam. 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 Ghostpunk
Choose Ghostpunk if you want a Strategy, Indie, and Adventure game with DualShock Controller Support, DualSense Controller Support, and Custom Volume Controls.
Both Retro Hacker and Ghostpunk sit in Simulation 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
 Retro Hacker |  Ghostpunk | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | — |
| Genres | Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 85.7% positive (21 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Matthew Diaz | James Suret |
Side by side
- Both are Simulation games on Steam.
Retro Hacker vs Ghostpunk — FAQ
- Are Retro Hacker and Ghostpunk similar?
- They overlap on Simulation 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.