Choose UFOTOFU: HEX
Choose UFOTOFU: HEX if you want the Color Alternatives, Mouse Only Option, and Save Anytime side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. UFOTOFU: HEX launched in 2022.
UFOTOFU: HEX vs Neo-Node
UFOTOFU: HEX and Neo-Node both land in 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. UFOTOFU: HEX (2022) is 4 years older than Neo-Node (2026). UFOTOFU: HEX is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Neo-Node (3.99 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 Neo-Node
Choose Neo-Node if you want the DualShock Controller Support and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Neo-Node launched in 2026.
Both UFOTOFU: HEX and Neo-Node sit in Indie and Casual on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Keyboard Only Option, 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
 UFOTOFU: HEX |  Neo-Node | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 7 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Inflorescent Games Co-op, Albey Amakiir | AcanLord |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- UFOTOFU: HEX (2022) is 4 years older than Neo-Node (2026).
- UFOTOFU: HEX is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Neo-Node (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
UFOTOFU: HEX vs Neo-Node — FAQ
- Should I play UFOTOFU: HEX or Neo-Node first?
- If you want chronology, UFOTOFU: HEX (2022) came out before Neo-Node (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 UFOTOFU: HEX and Neo-Node similar?
- They overlap on 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.