Choose Hard Reset Extended Edition
Choose Hard Reset Extended Edition if you want an Indie game with Steam Leaderboards. 1,852 Steam reviews back the pick.
Hard Reset Extended Edition vs Hardwar
Hard Reset Extended Edition and Hardwar both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Hard Reset Extended Edition (2012) is 11 years older than Hardwar (2023). Hardwar scores higher on Steam reviews (94% positive) than Hard Reset Extended Edition (81.7% 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 Hardwar
Choose Hardwar if you want a Simulation experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hardwar launched in 2023.
Both Hard Reset Extended Edition and Hardwar sit in Action 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
 Hard Reset Extended Edition |  Hardwar | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 81.7% positive (1,852 reviews) | 94% positive (50 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Flying Wild Hog | Jordan Freeman Group, The Software Refinery |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Hard Reset Extended Edition (2012) is 11 years older than Hardwar (2023).
- Hardwar scores higher on Steam reviews (94% positive) than Hard Reset Extended Edition (81.7% positive).
- Hardwar is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Hard Reset Extended Edition (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Hard Reset Extended Edition is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Hardwar has no Deck rating yet.
Hard Reset Extended Edition vs Hardwar — FAQ
- Should I play Hard Reset Extended Edition or Hardwar first?
- If you want chronology, Hard Reset Extended Edition (2012) came out before Hardwar (2023). 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 Hard Reset Extended Edition and Hardwar similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Hard Reset Extended Edition run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Hard Reset Extended Edition is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Hardwar doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.