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 ERSATZ
Super Hexagon and ERSATZ 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 5 years older than ERSATZ (2017). ERSATZ 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 ERSATZ
Choose ERSATZ if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. ERSATZ launched in 2017.
Both Super Hexagon and ERSATZ 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 |  ERSATZ | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2012 | 2017 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 97.2% positive (12,060 reviews) | 100% positive (13 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Terry Cavanagh | Paris Stalker |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Super Hexagon (2012) is 5 years older than ERSATZ (2017).
- ERSATZ scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Super Hexagon (97.2% positive).
- ERSATZ is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Super Hexagon (1.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD).
- Super Hexagon is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; ERSATZ has no Deck rating yet.
Super Hexagon vs ERSATZ — FAQ
- Should I play Super Hexagon or ERSATZ first?
- If you want chronology, Super Hexagon (2012) came out before ERSATZ (2017). 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 ERSATZ 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. ERSATZ doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.