Choose Super Hexagon
Choose Super Hexagon if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 12,060 Steam reviews back the pick.
Super Hexagon vs Beatcore zero
Super Hexagon and Beatcore zero 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 Beatcore zero (2026). Beatcore zero is free; Super Hexagon is paid (2.99 USD). 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 Beatcore zero
Choose Beatcore zero if you want a Simulation, Free To Play, and Casual experience. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Beatcore zero launched in 2026.
Both Super Hexagon and Beatcore zero 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 |  Beatcore zero | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie, Simulation, Free To Play, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 97.2% positive (12,060 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Terry Cavanagh | Follow the fun |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Super Hexagon (2012) is 14 years older than Beatcore zero (2026).
- Beatcore zero is free; Super Hexagon is paid (2.99 USD).
- Super Hexagon is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Beatcore zero has no Deck rating yet.
Super Hexagon vs Beatcore zero — FAQ
- Should I play Super Hexagon or Beatcore zero first?
- If you want chronology, Super Hexagon (2012) came out before Beatcore zero (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 Beatcore zero 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.
- Is Beatcore zero free?
- Yes — Beatcore zero is a free-to-play Steam title. Super Hexagon is paid (2.99 USD).
- Does Super Hexagon run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Super Hexagon is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Beatcore zero doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.