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Before We Leave vs Hexton

Before We Leave and Hexton both land in Strategy, Indie, Casual 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 Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam. Before We Leave (2021) is 3 years older than Hexton (2024). Hexton is currently ~90% cheaper on Steam than Before We Leave (1.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

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Before We Leave vs Hexton — Steam metadata comparison
Before We Leave — Steam game coverBefore We LeaveHexton — Steam game coverHexton
Released20212024
GenresStrategy, Indie, Simulation, CasualStrategy, Indie, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price19.99 USD1.99 USD
Steam reviews75.5% positive (714 reviews)6 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersBalancing Monkey GamesEmerick Gibson

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Before We Leave vs Hexton — FAQ

Should I play Before We Leave or Hexton first?
If you want chronology, Before We Leave (2021) came out before Hexton (2024). 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 Before We Leave and Hexton similar?
They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Casual 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 Before We Leave run on Steam Deck?
Yes — Before We Leave is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Hexton doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.