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Hexagonal Tower vs CD 2: Trap Master

Hexagonal Tower and CD 2: Trap Master 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. Hexagonal Tower (2022) is 2 years older than CD 2: Trap Master (2024). CD 2: Trap Master scores higher on Steam reviews (74.2% positive) than Hexagonal Tower (56.3% positive). 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 Hexagonal Tower

Choose Hexagonal Tower if it's currently about 71% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hexagonal Tower launched in 2022.

Choose CD 2: Trap Master

Choose CD 2: Trap Master if you want a Casual experience. CD 2: Trap Master launched in 2024.

Both Hexagonal Tower and CD 2: Trap Master 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

Hexagonal Tower vs CD 2: Trap Master — Steam metadata comparison
Hexagonal Tower — Steam game coverHexagonal TowerCD 2: Trap Master — Steam game coverCD 2: Trap Master
Released20222024
GenresStrategy, IndieStrategy, Indie, Casual
PlatformsWindowsWindows, macOS
Steam DeckUnratedDeck Playable
Price2.99 USD10.49 USD
Steam reviews56.3% positive (16 reviews)74.2% positive (66 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersZ.F. GamsACE ENTERTAINMENT

Side by side

Hexagonal Tower vs CD 2: Trap Master — FAQ

Should I play Hexagonal Tower or CD 2: Trap Master first?
If you want chronology, Hexagonal Tower (2022) came out before CD 2: Trap Master (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 Hexagonal Tower and CD 2: Trap Master 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.
Hexagonal Tower vs CD 2: Trap Master — Verdict (2026) · imho.run