Choose Open Hexagon
Choose Open Hexagon if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Open Hexagon launched in 2021.
Open Hexagon vs Beatblock
Open Hexagon and Beatblock 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. Open Hexagon (2021) is 4 years older than Beatblock (2025). Beatblock scores higher on Steam reviews (97.7% positive) than Open Hexagon (95.8% 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 Beatblock
Choose Beatblock if you want a Simulation and Early Access game with Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Beatblock launched in 2025.
Both Open Hexagon and Beatblock sit in Action and Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (95.8% vs 97.7% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Open Hexagon |  Beatblock | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 95.8% positive (313 reviews) | 97.7% positive (665 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Vittorio Romeo | BubbleTabby |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Open Hexagon (2021) is 4 years older than Beatblock (2025).
- Beatblock scores higher on Steam reviews (97.7% positive) than Open Hexagon (95.8% positive).
- Open Hexagon is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Beatblock (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Playable.
Open Hexagon vs Beatblock — FAQ
- Which is better, Open Hexagon or Beatblock?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Open Hexagon sits at 95.8% positive (313 reviews), Beatblock at 97.7% (665). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Open Hexagon or Beatblock first?
- If you want chronology, Open Hexagon (2021) came out before Beatblock (2025). 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 Open Hexagon and Beatblock 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.