Choose LIBERATED
Choose LIBERATED if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. LIBERATED launched in 2020.
LIBERATED vs Hack Fate
LIBERATED and Hack Fate both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. LIBERATED (2020) is 6 years older than Hack Fate (2026). LIBERATED is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Hack Fate has no Deck rating yet. 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 Hack Fate
Choose Hack Fate if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Hack Fate launched in 2026.
Both LIBERATED and Hack Fate sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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
 LIBERATED |  Hack Fate | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 68.9% positive (206 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Atomic Wolf, L.INC | ContinueGames |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- LIBERATED (2020) is 6 years older than Hack Fate (2026).
- LIBERATED is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Hack Fate has no Deck rating yet.
LIBERATED vs Hack Fate — FAQ
- Should I play LIBERATED or Hack Fate first?
- If you want chronology, LIBERATED (2020) came out before Hack Fate (2026). 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 LIBERATED and Hack Fate similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 LIBERATED run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — LIBERATED is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Hack Fate doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.