Choose hexceed
Choose hexceed if you want an Indie, Free To Play, and Casual game with Touch Only Option. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. 1,574 Steam reviews back the pick.
hexceed vs Tree Kingdoms
hexceed and Tree Kingdoms sit side-by-side in player discussions even though their catalogue tags only partly overlap. 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: hexceed (2021) is 4 years older than Tree Kingdoms (2025). Tree Kingdoms scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than hexceed (88.1% positive). hexceed is free; Tree Kingdoms is paid (5.99 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 Tree Kingdoms
Choose Tree Kingdoms if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Tree Kingdoms launched in 2025.
Both hexceed and Tree Kingdoms ship Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Mouse Only Option on Steam, so either pick lands close enough that the choice is taste, not category. 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
 hexceed |  Tree Kingdoms | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2025 |
| Genres | Indie, Free To Play, Casual | Strategy |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | Free to play | 5.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.1% positive (1,574 reviews) | 100% positive (14 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | ToastieLabs | Biscuit Factory Games |
Side by side
- hexceed (2021) is 4 years older than Tree Kingdoms (2025).
- Tree Kingdoms scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than hexceed (88.1% positive).
- hexceed is free; Tree Kingdoms is paid (5.99 USD).
- hexceed is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Tree Kingdoms has no Deck rating yet.
hexceed vs Tree Kingdoms — FAQ
- Should I play hexceed or Tree Kingdoms first?
- If you want chronology, hexceed (2021) came out before Tree Kingdoms (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.
- Is hexceed free?
- Yes — hexceed is a free-to-play Steam title. Tree Kingdoms is paid (5.99 USD).
- Does hexceed run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — hexceed is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Tree Kingdoms doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.