Choose Super Hexagon
Choose Super Hexagon if it's currently about 87% cheaper on the Steam Store. 12,060 Steam reviews back the pick.
Super Hexagon vs Orbital
Super Hexagon and Orbital 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 14 years older than Orbital (2026). Orbital scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Super Hexagon (97.2% 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 Orbital
Choose Orbital if you want a Simulation and Casual game with Custom Volume Controls, Playable without Timed Input, and Keyboard Only Option. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Orbital launched in 2026.
Both Super Hexagon and Orbital 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 |  Orbital | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 0.74 USD | 5.59 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.2% positive (12,060 reviews) | 100% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Terry Cavanagh | Classy Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Super Hexagon (2012) is 14 years older than Orbital (2026).
- Orbital scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Super Hexagon (97.2% positive).
- Super Hexagon is currently ~87% cheaper on Steam than Orbital (0.74 USD vs. 5.59 USD).
- Super Hexagon is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Orbital has no Deck rating yet.
Super Hexagon vs Orbital — FAQ
- Should I play Super Hexagon or Orbital first?
- If you want chronology, Super Hexagon (2012) came out before Orbital (2026). 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 Orbital 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. Orbital doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.