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Games like Hexcross

If Hexcross is your kind of game, the closest matches are NUMTATE, Colorgrid and Orbital Upgrade — picked from the ranked list below. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.

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About Hexcross: Construct Dyson Spheres by solving nonogram puzzles. Each perfectly solved puzzle gives you a small piece of the story. Complete all levels to learn the truth about your task.

2022StrategyIndieCasual3.99 USDWindows · macOS · Linuxby Kaker
Hexcross — Steam game cover

Players who liked Hexcross also play

Steam players who put hours into Hexcross also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. NUMTATE

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Hexcross fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Hexcross.

    NUMTATE is a challenging grid based puzzle game in which you move blocks around by rotating, pushing and attracting them to solve numeric puzzles.

    2020StrategyIndieCasual2.99 USDSteam ↗
  2. Colorgrid

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Hexcross fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Casual with Hexcross.

    Colorgrid is a puzzle game about mixing colors in a Lab. Find the correct positions for your lasers and mirrors to get the right mix of colors in each material.

    2019StrategyCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Orbital Upgrade

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Hexcross fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Hexcross.

    As the AI of a space station, you control programmable bots and solve automation puzzles. Plan precise processes, optimize your strategies, and watch your solutions execute autonomously.

    StrategyIndieCasualSteam ↗
  4. Subject F-011

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Hexcross fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Hexcross.

    Trapped in Area 51 on planet Earth, you must solve calculated puzzles to escape this strange planet. Puzzles consist of using enemies' mechanics to your advantage, moving objects to block enemies, and using items that alter parts of the rooms. A spiritual successor to Adventures of Lolo.

    2023StrategyIndieCasual2.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Virus Infinite

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Hexcross fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Hexcross.

    Dive into the pulsating universe of Virus Infinite. Harness your logic to outsmart vibrant viruses, using color-matching prowess and Power Pill strategy in this captivating sci-fi puzzle game.

    2023StrategyIndieCasual9.99 USDSteam ↗
  6. Flecto

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Hexcross fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Casual with Hexcross.

    Flecto is a puzzle game where you place blocks in order to deflect bullets and shatter targets. Strategically use your tiles to split bullets, bounce them around each level, and destroy every target.

    2026StrategyCasualSteam ↗
  7. Space Drone: Rescue Mission

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Hexcross fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Hexcross.

    Space drone is a minimalist open world puzzle game with grid movement where you remotely control a drone to find and rescue your lost mates in space. Every movement spend energy, be aware to don't be without it!

    2021StrategyIndieCasual1.99 USDSteam ↗
  8. AsteroIdle

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Hexcross fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Strategy and Indie with Hexcross.

    An asteroid mining based idle game. Travel in space and discover.

    2022StrategyIndieCasual2.99 USDSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Hexcross at current Steam store prices.

  1. POSTAL 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Hexcross on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Hexcross.

    Live a week in the life of "The POSTAL Dude"; a hapless everyman just trying to check off some chores. Buying milk, returning an overdue library book, getting Gary Coleman's autograph, what could possibly go wrong?

    2012ActionIndieAdventure0.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. The Test

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Hexcross on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Hexcross.

    You will answer a series of questions that will reveal truths from deep within. These questions may make you uncomfortable, but with great knowledge comes great sacrifice. Can you make it all the way through The Test, and if you do, are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Milk inside a bag of milk inside a bag of milk

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~63% under Hexcross on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Hexcross.

    A short story about what sort of challenges everyday little things can be. Help the girl buy milk, be the first not to disappoint her.

    2020IndieAdventure1.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Blood and Bacon

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Hexcross on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Hexcross.

    This Co-op Shooter , has Day and Night levels, multiple maps, players will take on 25 enemy types and numerous bosses, like Gargantuan Monsters and Minibosses every 10 days as you explore, shoot and run for your life against the onslaught of porcine monstrosities.

    2016ActionAdventureCasual0.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Placid Plastic Duck Simulator

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Hexcross on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Hexcross.

    The ultimate high-tech rubber duck simulation, Placid Plastic Duck brings you dangerous levels of relaxation. With chill music, dreamy 3D graphics, and many different happy ducks, your only priority is to float around. Zero Ducks given.

    2022SimulationCasual1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  6. Peggle Deluxe

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Hexcross on Steam right now. Shares Casual with Hexcross.

    Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

    2007Casual0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. shapez

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Hexcross on Steam right now. Shares Strategy and Indie with Hexcross.

    shapez is an easy-going, minimalistic factory building game about the automation of shapes through extraction and satisfying production lines. Adapt to increasingly complex shapes and grow your factory across an infinitely expanding map. Your only limitation is your creativity!

    2020StrategyIndieSimulation0.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. The Test: Hypothesis Rising

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Hexcross on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Hexcross.

    The second chapter in The Test trilogy. Answer a series of in-depth questions to reveal hidden truths about yourself and unlock secrets to discover how your life can change drastically with just a few, slight modifications. ...But are you sure you want the answers you seek?

    2020IndieAdventureSimulation1.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Life is Strange - Episode 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it.

    Episode 1 now FREE! Life is Strange is an award-winning and critically acclaimed episodic adventure game that allows the player to rewind time and affect the past, present and future.

    2015ActionAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Helltaker

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Hexcross.

    Helltaker is a short game about sharply dressed demon girls.

    2020IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Ultimate Custom Night

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Hexcross.

    Welcome to the ultimate FNAF mashup, featuring 50 selectable characters and custom difficulties!

    2018ActionIndieFree To PlayFreeSteam ↗
  4. Bongo Cat

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Hexcross.

    Bongo cat needs your help. Bongo cat needz more hatz!!! Every time you press a key, Bongo cat will punch your taskbar. Type, click, play, work to collect more points. Which hats will you find?

    2025IndieSimulationMassively MultiplayerFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. The Murder of Sonic the Hedgehog

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Hexcross.

    Sonic the Hedgehog...was murdered!? Get to the bottom of the mystery in this brand-new adventure!

    2023IndieSimulationFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Indigo Park: Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie with Hexcross.

    Explore the abandoned childhood wonder of Indigo Park! Guided by Rambley the Raccoon, help restore power to the destroyed amusement park while you run from the reason it shut down.

    2024ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Sheepy: A Short Adventure

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Hexcross.

    A Short Handcrafted Pixel Art Platformer that follows Sheepy, an abandoned plushy brought to life. Sheepy: A Short Adventure is the first short game from MrSuicideSheep.

    2024IndieAdventureFree To PlayFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Our Life: Beginnings & Always

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and Casual with Hexcross.

    A twenty-dollar bill, four summers, fifteen years, and a one of a kind life. Create an experience that’s all your own in this near-fully customizable visual novel where you grow from childhood to adulthood with the lonely boy next door.

    2020IndieFree To PlayCasualFreeSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Hexcross

How much does Hexcross cost?
Hexcross is listed on Steam at 3.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
What games are most similar to Hexcross?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Hexcross are NUMTATE, Colorgrid, Orbital Upgrade.
Who developed Hexcross?
Hexcross was developed by Kaker.

imho.run ranks Steam game alternatives using a mix of collaborative filtering (ALS / iALS / EASE / LightGCN), content scoring over genres, categories, Steam tags, developers, and publishers, plus AI-extracted vibes mined from review text. The page above is generated in seed mode anchored on Hexcross.

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