Choose Demonizer
Choose Demonizer if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Demonizer launched in 2020.
Demonizer vs Hazelnut Hex
Demonizer and Hazelnut Hex both land in Action, Indie 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 Action, Indie on Steam. Demonizer (2020) is 3 years older than Hazelnut Hex (2023). Hazelnut Hex scores higher on Steam reviews (98.8% positive) than Demonizer (88.5% 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 Hazelnut Hex
Choose Hazelnut Hex if it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hazelnut Hex launched in 2023.
Both Demonizer and Hazelnut Hex sit in Action and Indie on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, 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
 Demonizer |  Hazelnut Hex | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.5% positive (26 reviews) | 98.8% positive (83 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Iori Branford | Chunderfins |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Demonizer (2020) is 3 years older than Hazelnut Hex (2023).
- Hazelnut Hex scores higher on Steam reviews (98.8% positive) than Demonizer (88.5% positive).
- Hazelnut Hex is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Demonizer (7.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Demonizer is Deck Verified, Hazelnut Hex is Deck Playable.
Demonizer vs Hazelnut Hex — FAQ
- Should I play Demonizer or Hazelnut Hex first?
- If you want chronology, Demonizer (2020) came out before Hazelnut Hex (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 Demonizer and Hazelnut Hex similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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.