Choose HexLands
Choose HexLands if you want the Steam Leaderboards and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. HexLands launched in 2027.
HexLands vs Into The Depths
HexLands and Into The Depths both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Indie on Steam. Into The Depths (2026) is 1 year older than HexLands (2027). Into The Depths is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; HexLands has no Deck rating yet. 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 Into The Depths
Choose Into The Depths if you want a Simulation game with Camera Comfort, Mouse Only Option, and Save Anytime. Into The Depths launched in 2026.
Both HexLands and Into The Depths sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam and both list Custom Volume Controls and Playable without Timed Input, 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
 HexLands |  Into The Depths | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2027 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | Price unknown | 13.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | — | 100% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Portgate Studios | SmelJey |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Into The Depths (2026) is 1 year older than HexLands (2027).
- Into The Depths is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; HexLands has no Deck rating yet.
HexLands vs Into The Depths — FAQ
- Should I play HexLands or Into The Depths first?
- If you want chronology, Into The Depths (2026) came out before HexLands (2027). 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 HexLands and Into The Depths similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.