Choose Super Hexagon
Choose Super Hexagon if you want an Action experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 12,060 Steam reviews back the pick.
Super Hexagon vs Rhythm Race
Super Hexagon and Rhythm Race both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Super Hexagon (2012) is 9 years older than Rhythm Race (2021). Super Hexagon scores higher on Steam reviews (97.2% positive) than Rhythm Race (83.3% 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 Rhythm Race
Choose Rhythm Race if you want a Casual and Racing experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2021) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Rhythm Race launched in 2021.
Both Super Hexagon and Rhythm Race sit in 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 |  Rhythm Race | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Indie, Casual, Racing |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.2% positive (12,060 reviews) | 83.3% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Terry Cavanagh | BlueFront |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Super Hexagon (2012) is 9 years older than Rhythm Race (2021).
- Super Hexagon scores higher on Steam reviews (97.2% positive) than Rhythm Race (83.3% positive).
- Rhythm Race is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Super Hexagon (2.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- Super Hexagon is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Rhythm Race has no Deck rating yet.
Super Hexagon vs Rhythm Race — FAQ
- Should I play Super Hexagon or Rhythm Race first?
- If you want chronology, Super Hexagon (2012) came out before Rhythm Race (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 Rhythm Race similar?
- They overlap on 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. Rhythm Race doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.