Choose Open Hexagon
Choose Open Hexagon if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Open Hexagon launched in 2021.
Open Hexagon vs Orbital
Open Hexagon and Orbital 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 5 years older than Orbital (2026). 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 Orbital
Choose Orbital if you want a Simulation and Casual game with Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Keyboard Only Option. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Orbital launched in 2026.
Both Open Hexagon and Orbital sit in Action and Indie 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
 Open Hexagon |  Orbital | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 95.8% positive (313 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Vittorio Romeo | Classy Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Open Hexagon (2021) is 5 years older than Orbital (2026).
Open Hexagon vs Orbital — FAQ
- Should I play Open Hexagon or Orbital first?
- If you want chronology, Open Hexagon (2021) came out before Orbital (2026). 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 Orbital 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.