Choose Hex
Choose Hex if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 72% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hex launched in 2023.
Hex vs New Arc Line
Hex and New Arc Line both land in RPG, 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 RPG, Early Access on Steam. Hex (2023) is 1 year older than New Arc Line (2024). Hex is currently ~72% cheaper on Steam than New Arc Line (6.99 USD vs. 24.99 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 New Arc Line
Choose New Arc Line if it matches what drew you to this matchup. New Arc Line launched in 2024.
Both Hex and New Arc Line sit in RPG 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
 Hex |  New Arc Line | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2024 |
| Genres | Indie, RPG, Early Access | RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 6.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 3 reviews | 75.4% positive (370 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Sunny Days | Dreamate |
Side by side
- Both share RPG, Early Access on Steam.
- Hex (2023) is 1 year older than New Arc Line (2024).
- Hex is currently ~72% cheaper on Steam than New Arc Line (6.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- New Arc Line is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Hex has no Deck rating yet.
Hex vs New Arc Line — FAQ
- Should I play Hex or New Arc Line first?
- If you want chronology, Hex (2023) came out before New Arc Line (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 Hex and New Arc Line similar?
- They overlap on RPG, 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.