Comparison

D/Generation vs HackEm

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side — with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

D/Generation

Embark on a rescue mission in a corporate building overrun by biogen weapons. Deliver packages, save hostages, and uncover the truth across 10 interconnected levels.

Highlights
  • Rescue hostages
  • Explore 10 levels
  • Fight biogen weapons
  • Uncover corporate mystery
  • MFi controller support
Features
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D/Generation was an acclaimed game on PC, Amiga and ST back in the 1990s. Developed from the original source code by the original Amiga & ST programmer, this app has the complete game beloved of many, the first level is free with the full game available with an InApp purchase. For newcomers to the game, you are a delivery man tasked with delivering a package to a large corporation. Once there you discover the building has been taken over by biogen weapons and there are many people that need to be rescued. You take on the task of rescuing these people and discovering what went wrong. Played over 10 levels of interconnecting rooms, this version is the same as the version names D/Generation on Switch. Supports MFi controllers.

About

HackEm

Engage in a unique blend of real-time strategy and tower defense as a hacker seeking revenge. Build a base to extract data and defend against security drones and autobots on randomly generated maps. Upgrade weapons and equipment with earned credits.

Highlights
  • Real-time strategy and tower defense mix
  • Diverse enemies with unique mechanics
  • Randomly generated maps
  • Extensive weapon and equipment upgrades
  • Intuitive controls
  • No ads or in-app purchases
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HackEn is a mix of a real-time strategy and a tower defense game. The player is a hacker who has been set up by a mysterious enemy and now is trying to get his revenge. The game is a mix of a real-time strategy and a tower defender. Data sources are located on the randomly generated map and the player will need to build a base to extract information from all of them and at the same time protect himself from waves of security drones with turrets and autobots. Completing missions will reward the player with credits that can be used to unlock new weapons and equipment upgrades. Features: • Original mix of RTS and TD • Various enemies with different mechanics • Randomly generated maps • Many upgrades and improvements for weapons and equipment • Simple and intuitive controls • No Ads or In-App Purchases Good luck and have fun!

Screenshots

D/Generation1 screens
HackEm4 screens

Verdict

The call

The clearest difference is price: D/Generation at Free against HackEm's $1.99. D/Generation also leads on update cadence (monthly vs every 21 months) and iOS requirement (12.0 vs 15.0). HackEm's advantage is rating (3.6 vs 2.4) and in-app purchases (none vs 1). On review sentiment, ratings volume, ads and device support there is nothing between them.

Scored on Price · Rating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings · Update frequency · Ads · In-app purchases · Monetization · Best chart rank · Devices · Requires iOS

CostPrice · In-app purchases · Ads · Monetization

D/Generation is free to download; HackEm costs $1.99 up front. D/Generation sells 1 one-off in-app purchase. HackEm asks for nothing beyond the download.

ReceptionRating · Positive reviews · Number of ratings

HackEm holds the better App Store score, 3.6 against 2.4. Both are backed by a comparable volume of ratings — 7 and 5 respectively. Written reviews point the same way: 21% of D/Generation's written reviews are positive against 25% of HackEm's.

UpkeepUpdate frequency

D/Generation ships an update monthly, HackEm every 21 months. The most recent releases landed on October 5, 2026 and October 15, 2026 respectively.

Scorecard6 real differences · 4 level
D/Generation versus HackEm: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterD/GenerationHackEm
PriceFree — better$1.99
Rating2.4 (7 ratings)3.6 (5 ratings) — better
Positive reviews21.1% of reviews25.0% of reviews — better
Number of ratings7 — better5
Update frequencyMonthly — betterEvery 21 months
AdsNoNo
In-app purchasesYesNo — better
MonetizationFree with in-app purchases — betterPaid
DevicesiPhone, iPad, iPodiPhone, iPad, iPod
Requires iOS12.0 — better15.0
Further details — not scored
Size29 MB78 MB
Age rating9+9+
DeveloperBay Software Development LtdGame Dev Team

Customer experience

D/Generation

All ratings7 ratings
Positive28.6%
Neutral14.3%
Negative57.1%
Written reviews19 reviews
Positive21.1%
Neutral15.8%
Negative63.2%

HackEm

All ratings5 ratings
Positive60.0%
Neutral0.0%
Negative40.0%
Written reviews8 reviews
Positive25.0%
Neutral50.0%
Negative25.0%

In-app purchases

1 purchases

D/Generation

One-time1
  • Unlock all levels and remove ads$0.99
None

HackEm

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is D/Generation free?
D/Generation is free to download, with in-app purchases available.
Is HackEm free?
HackEm costs $1.99, with no in-app purchases.
Which has better reviews, D/Generation or HackEm?
HackEm is rated higher. D/Generation averages 2.4 out of 5 from 7 ratings, while HackEm averages 3.6 from 5 ratings.
Do D/Generation or HackEm have ads?
Neither D/Generation nor HackEm shows ads.
Which is updated more often, D/Generation or HackEm?
D/Generation ships an update monthly, and HackEm every 21 months. Most recently, D/Generation was updated on October 5, 2026 and HackEm on October 15, 2026.

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