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hack_meVSHacknet

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

hack_me

hack_me

Quality
57Popularity
51Value
82
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 1 day
−85% $0.90
Buy Now
VS
Hacknet

Hacknet

Quality
90Popularity
34Value
83
KinguinBetter Deal· Kinguin
in 16 hours
−90% $1.04
Buy Now

Winner

Hacknet wins 12 of 15 head-to-head metrics.

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

3
hack_me
3 of 15 metrics
Hacknet
12 of 15 metrics
12

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison — winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$0.90 Wins
$1.04 -
Historical Low Price (USD)
$4.30 -
$1.49 Wins
Best Current Discount
-85% -
-90% Wins
Sales Frequency
29 price changes -
111 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Metacritic
N/A -
82/100 Wins
Steam Review Score
68.4% positive -
93.9% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
1.5K -
16.7K Wins
Positive Steam Reviews
992 -
15.7K Wins
Negative Steam Reviews
459 Wins
1.0K -
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
0 -
33 Wins
Steam Recommendations
1.5K -
16.6K Wins
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
5 -
11 Wins
Supported Languages
2 languages -
9 languages Wins
Release Date
Jan 2017 Wins
Aug 2015 -
GameValio Recommendation
Maybehack_me

Worth keeping an eye on. Currently sitting in a decent spot, but not quite a must-buy just yet.

Worth ItHacknet

The stars are aligning for this one. At this moment, the game is delivering well and the price feels right.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends — same time range, same scale

Time Range:
hack_me
Hacknet

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

hack_me

hack_me

2 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −85% $0.90Buy Now
Steam
Steam +32% $1.19View
Hacknet

Hacknet

3 Stores
Kinguin
Kinguin −90% $1.04Buy Now
Steam
Steam +43% $1.49View
Green Man Gaming
Green Man Gaming +861% $9.99View

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

hack_me

Quality

Divided opinions — worth researching more before deciding.

68% positive (1,451 reviews) — mixed opinions
1,451 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Very attractive price — excellent value for money right now.

$0.90 — very accessible price
85% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($0.89)

Hacknet

Quality

Consistent high ratings show real quality, not just hype.

94% positive (16,730 reviews) — very positive reception
Metacritic 82/100 — high marks from professional reviewers
16,730 reviews — very trustworthy data

Value

Price near historical low — a solid moment to consider buying.

$1.04 — very accessible price
90% off — massive discount
Near historical low ($1.02)

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

Player count surging +72%
43 concurrent players — niche audience
16,730 total reviews — proven game with large community

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game Detailshack_meHacknet
Release Date
January 5, 2017
August 12, 2015
Developers
Egor Magurin, Eugene Radaev
Team Fractal Alligator
Publishers
Indovers Studio
Fellow Traveller
Platforms
Windows
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
5
11

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: hack_me or Hacknet?

Hacknet won the comparison against hack_me based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.

How is the comparison calculated?

The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table — no weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.

Is hack_me worth buying over Hacknet?

Based on the metrics, Hacknet won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.

Which game has better player reviews?

Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.

Which game offers better value for money?

The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. Hacknet currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 30, 2026, 05:01 AM UTC

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