Choose Before We Leave
Choose Before We Leave if you want a Simulation experience. Before We Leave launched in 2021.
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.
Which should you pick?
Choose Hexton
Choose Hexton if it's currently about 90% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hexton launched in 2024.
Both Before We Leave and Hexton sit in Strategy, Indie, and Casual 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
 Before We Leave |  Hexton | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75.5% positive (714 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Balancing Monkey Games | Emerick Gibson |
Side by side
- 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).
- Before We Leave is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Hexton has no Deck rating yet.
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.