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Super Hexagon vs Project Rhombus

Super Hexagon and Project Rhombus 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 Project Rhombus (2017). Super Hexagon scores higher on Steam reviews (97.2% positive) than Project Rhombus (90.6% 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 Super Hexagon

Choose Super Hexagon if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 97.2% positive across 12,060 reviews.

Choose Project Rhombus

Choose Project Rhombus if you want a Free To Play and Casual game with Custom Volume Controls. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Project Rhombus launched in 2017.

Both Super Hexagon and Project Rhombus 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 vs Project Rhombus — Steam metadata comparison
Super Hexagon — Steam game coverSuper HexagonProject Rhombus — Steam game coverProject Rhombus
Released20122017
GenresAction, IndieAction, Indie, Free To Play, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck VerifiedDeck Verified
Price2.99 USDFree to play
Steam reviews97.2% positive (12,060 reviews)90.6% positive (688 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersTerry CavanaghSEROSOO

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Super Hexagon vs Project Rhombus — FAQ

Which is better, Super Hexagon or Project Rhombus?
On Steam reviews Super Hexagon scores higher (97.2% positive) than Project Rhombus (90.6% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Super Hexagon is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play Super Hexagon or Project Rhombus first?
If you want chronology, Super Hexagon (2012) came out before Project Rhombus (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 Project Rhombus 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 Project Rhombus free?
Yes — Project Rhombus is a free-to-play Steam title. Super Hexagon is paid (2.99 USD).
Do Super Hexagon and Project Rhombus both run on Steam Deck?
Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.