Choose Hexagonal Explods
Choose Hexagonal Explods if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Hexagonal Explods launched in 2023.
Hexagonal Explods vs Proto Trigger
Hexagonal Explods and Proto Trigger both land in Action 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 Action games on Steam. Hexagonal Explods (2023) is 3 years older than Proto Trigger (2026). Proto Trigger has co-op; Hexagonal Explods does not. 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 Proto Trigger
Choose Proto Trigger if you want the Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Proto Trigger launched in 2026.
Both Hexagonal Explods and Proto Trigger sit in Action 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
 Hexagonal Explods |  Proto Trigger | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 2 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | lemoniedev | Busted Atlas |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Hexagonal Explods (2023) is 3 years older than Proto Trigger (2026).
- Proto Trigger has co-op; Hexagonal Explods does not.
Hexagonal Explods vs Proto Trigger — FAQ
- Should I play Hexagonal Explods or Proto Trigger first?
- If you want chronology, Hexagonal Explods (2023) came out before Proto Trigger (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 Hexagonal Explods and Proto Trigger similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 Hexagonal Explods have multiplayer like Proto Trigger?
- No. Proto Trigger supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op), while Hexagonal Explods is listed as single-player only.