Choose Sokolor
Choose Sokolor if you want an Indie experience. Sokolor launched in 2022.
Sokolor vs Hex Cats
Sokolor and Hex Cats both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. Sokolor (2022) is 1 year older than Hex Cats (2023). Sokolor scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Hex Cats (87.1% 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 Hex Cats
Choose Hex Cats if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Hex Cats launched in 2023.
Both Sokolor and Hex Cats sit in 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
 Sokolor |  Hex Cats | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Indie, Casual | Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 100% positive (15 reviews) | 87.1% positive (31 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Gray Boss | Gray Boss |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Sokolor (2022) is 1 year older than Hex Cats (2023).
- Sokolor scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Hex Cats (87.1% positive).
- Hex Cats is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Sokolor (1.99 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
Sokolor vs Hex Cats — FAQ
- Should I play Sokolor or Hex Cats first?
- If you want chronology, Sokolor (2022) came out before Hex Cats (2023). 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 Sokolor and Hex Cats similar?
- They overlap on 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.