Choose HexeD
Choose HexeD if you want the Steam Leaderboards, Online Co-op, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. HexeD launched in 2023.
HexeD vs Battlements
HexeD and Battlements both land in Action, Strategy, 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, Strategy, Indie on Steam. HexeD (2023) is 3 years older than Battlements (2026). Battlements is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than HexeD (4.24 USD vs. 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 Battlements
Choose Battlements if you want the DualShock Controller Support, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. Battlements launched in 2026.
Both HexeD and Battlements sit in Action, Strategy, and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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
 HexeD |  Battlements | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Casual | Action, Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.99 USD | 4.24 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90% positive (10 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player |
| Developers | OAKgames | Gray Day |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- HexeD (2023) is 3 years older than Battlements (2026).
- Battlements is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than HexeD (4.24 USD vs. 5.99 USD).
- HexeD has co-op; Battlements does not.
HexeD vs Battlements — FAQ
- Should I play HexeD or Battlements first?
- If you want chronology, HexeD (2023) came out before Battlements (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 HexeD and Battlements similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, 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.