Choose Helmscape
Choose Helmscape if you want an Indie, RPG, and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Helmscape launched in 2026.
Helmscape vs Hexforger
Helmscape and Hexforger both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Helmscape (2026) is 1 year older than Hexforger (2027). Hexforger has co-op; Helmscape does not. 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 Hexforger
Choose Hexforger if you want the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Hexforger launched in 2027.
Both Helmscape and Hexforger sit in Action on Steam and both list DualShock Controller Support and DualSense Controller Support, 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
 Helmscape |  Hexforger | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2026 | 2027 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG, Early Access | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | — | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Wysh | PELERIN SOFTWARE |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Helmscape (2026) is 1 year older than Hexforger (2027).
- Hexforger has co-op; Helmscape does not.
Helmscape vs Hexforger — FAQ
- Should I play Helmscape or Hexforger first?
- If you want chronology, Helmscape (2026) came out before Hexforger (2027). 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 Helmscape and Hexforger similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Helmscape have multiplayer like Hexforger?
- No. Hexforger supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Helmscape is listed as single-player only.