Choose HexTD
Choose HexTD if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. HexTD launched in 2022.
HexTD vs Survivor Challenge TD
HexTD and Survivor Challenge TD both land in Strategy, Early Access 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, Early Access on Steam. HexTD (2022) is 3 years older than Survivor Challenge TD (2025). Survivor Challenge TD is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than HexTD (4.99 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 Survivor Challenge TD
Choose Survivor Challenge TD if it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Survivor Challenge TD launched in 2025.
Both HexTD and Survivor Challenge TD sit in Strategy and Early Access 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
 HexTD |  Survivor Challenge TD | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Early Access | Strategy, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 66.7% positive (21 reviews) | 9 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Detective Games | SQRT Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Early Access on Steam.
- HexTD (2022) is 3 years older than Survivor Challenge TD (2025).
- Survivor Challenge TD is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than HexTD (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- HexTD has co-op; Survivor Challenge TD does not.
- Survivor Challenge TD is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; HexTD has no Deck rating yet.
HexTD vs Survivor Challenge TD — FAQ
- Should I play HexTD or Survivor Challenge TD first?
- If you want chronology, HexTD (2022) came out before Survivor Challenge TD (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.
- Are HexTD and Survivor Challenge TD similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Early Access 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.
- Does Survivor Challenge TD have multiplayer like HexTD?
- No. HexTD supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Survivor Challenge TD is listed as single-player only.