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Invasion: Neo Earth vs Hexalert

Invasion: Neo Earth and Hexalert both land in 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 Strategy, Indie on Steam. Invasion: Neo Earth (2022) is 2 years older than Hexalert (2024). Hexalert is currently ~44% cheaper on Steam than Invasion: Neo Earth (4.99 USD vs. 8.99 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 Invasion: Neo Earth

Choose Invasion: Neo Earth if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Invasion: Neo Earth launched in 2022.

Choose Hexalert

Choose Hexalert if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 44% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hexalert launched in 2024.

Both Invasion: Neo Earth and Hexalert sit in Strategy 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

Invasion: Neo Earth vs Hexalert — Steam metadata comparison
Invasion: Neo Earth — Steam game coverInvasion: Neo EarthHexalert — Steam game coverHexalert
Released20222024
GenresStrategy, IndieStrategy, Indie, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows, Linux
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price8.99 USD4.99 USD
Steam reviews2 reviews2 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersIAO GamesApe Brain Games

Side by side

Invasion: Neo Earth vs Hexalert — FAQ

Should I play Invasion: Neo Earth or Hexalert first?
If you want chronology, Invasion: Neo Earth (2022) came out before Hexalert (2024). 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 Invasion: Neo Earth and Hexalert similar?
They overlap on 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.
Invasion: Neo Earth vs Hexalert — Verdict (2026) · imho.run