Choose HexDefense
Choose HexDefense if it matches what drew you to this matchup. HexDefense launched in 2024.
HexDefense vs Eye Of The Summoner
HexDefense and Eye Of The Summoner both land in Action, 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 Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam. HexDefense (2024) is 1 year older than Eye Of The Summoner (2025). Eye Of The Summoner is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than HexDefense (4.99 USD vs. 5.00 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 Eye Of The Summoner
Choose Eye Of The Summoner if you want the Steam Leaderboards, Custom Volume Controls, and Stereo Sound side of the pairing. Eye Of The Summoner launched in 2025.
Both HexDefense and Eye Of The Summoner sit in Action, Strategy, 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
 HexDefense |  Eye Of The Summoner | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Casual | Action, Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 5.00 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 8 reviews | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Glovebox Software | Bumblebee Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- HexDefense (2024) is 1 year older than Eye Of The Summoner (2025).
- Eye Of The Summoner is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than HexDefense (4.99 USD vs. 5.00 USD).
HexDefense vs Eye Of The Summoner — FAQ
- Should I play HexDefense or Eye Of The Summoner first?
- If you want chronology, HexDefense (2024) came out before Eye Of The Summoner (2025). 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 HexDefense and Eye Of The Summoner similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.