Choose Super Hexagon
Choose Super Hexagon if it's currently about 70% cheaper on the Steam Store. 12,060 Steam reviews back the pick.
Super Hexagon vs NERVE
Super Hexagon and NERVE both land in Action, 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 Action, Indie on Steam. Super Hexagon (2012) is 9 years older than NERVE (2021). Super Hexagon scores higher on Steam reviews (97.2% positive) than NERVE (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 NERVE
Choose NERVE if you want a Racing game with Steam Leaderboards. On Steam, it's the newer release (2021) and ships with the modern feature baseline. NERVE launched in 2021.
Both Super Hexagon and NERVE sit in Action 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
 Super Hexagon |  NERVE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.2% positive (12,060 reviews) | 87.1% positive (31 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Terry Cavanagh | Gunfish Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Super Hexagon (2012) is 9 years older than NERVE (2021).
- Super Hexagon scores higher on Steam reviews (97.2% positive) than NERVE (87.1% positive).
- Super Hexagon is currently ~70% cheaper on Steam than NERVE (2.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Super Hexagon is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; NERVE has no Deck rating yet.
Super Hexagon vs NERVE — FAQ
- Should I play Super Hexagon or NERVE first?
- If you want chronology, Super Hexagon (2012) came out before NERVE (2021). 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 Super Hexagon and NERVE similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Does Super Hexagon run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Super Hexagon is rated Deck Verified by Valve. NERVE doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.