Choose Evolution of War
Choose Evolution of War if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Evolution of War launched in 2021.
Evolution of War vs Hexalert
Evolution of War and Hexalert both land in Strategy, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Evolution of War (2021) is 3 years older than Hexalert (2024). Evolution of War is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Hexalert (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Hexalert
Choose Hexalert if it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Hexalert launched in 2024.
Both Evolution of War and Hexalert sit in Strategy, Indie, and Casual 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
 Evolution of War |  Hexalert | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2021 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Derik Moretti da Silveira | Ape Brain Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Evolution of War (2021) is 3 years older than Hexalert (2024).
- Evolution of War is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than Hexalert (1.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
Evolution of War vs Hexalert — FAQ
- Should I play Evolution of War or Hexalert first?
- If you want chronology, Evolution of War (2021) 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 Evolution of War and Hexalert similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Casual 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.