Choose Hexrogue
Choose Hexrogue if you want a Casual experience. Hexrogue launched in 2023.
Hexrogue vs Natural Selection University
Hexrogue and Natural Selection University both land in Strategy, Simulation, RPG 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, Simulation, RPG on Steam. Hexrogue (2023) is 2 years older than Natural Selection University (2025). Natural Selection University is currently ~78% cheaper on Steam than Hexrogue (1.99 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 Natural Selection University
Choose Natural Selection University if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 78% cheaper on the Steam Store. Natural Selection University launched in 2025.
Both Hexrogue and Natural Selection University sit in Strategy, Simulation, and RPG 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
 Hexrogue |  Natural Selection University | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2025 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation, RPG, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 8.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (21 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | FRIVER | Budai |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation, RPG on Steam.
- Hexrogue (2023) is 2 years older than Natural Selection University (2025).
- Natural Selection University is currently ~78% cheaper on Steam than Hexrogue (1.99 USD vs. 8.99 USD).
- Hexrogue is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Natural Selection University has no Deck rating yet.
Hexrogue vs Natural Selection University — FAQ
- Should I play Hexrogue or Natural Selection University first?
- If you want chronology, Hexrogue (2023) came out before Natural Selection University (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 Hexrogue and Natural Selection University similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Simulation, RPG 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 Hexrogue run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Hexrogue is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Natural Selection University doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.