Choose Rogue Hex
Choose Rogue Hex if you want a Simulation experience. Rogue Hex launched in 2025.
Rogue Hex vs Balatro
Rogue Hex and Balatro 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. Balatro (2024) is 1 year older than Rogue Hex (2025). Balatro scores higher on Steam reviews (98.1% positive) than Rogue Hex (90.8% 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 Balatro
Choose Balatro if you want a Casual game with Color Alternatives, Custom Volume Controls, and Playable without Timed Input. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 98.1% positive across 99,852 reviews.
Both Rogue Hex and Balatro sit in 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
 Rogue Hex |  Balatro | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 90.8% positive (174 reviews) | 98.1% positive (99,852 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Topstitch Games | LocalThunk |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Balatro (2024) is 1 year older than Rogue Hex (2025).
- Balatro scores higher on Steam reviews (98.1% positive) than Rogue Hex (90.8% positive).
- Balatro is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Rogue Hex (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Rogue Hex vs Balatro — FAQ
- Which is better, Rogue Hex or Balatro?
- On Steam reviews Balatro scores higher (98.1% positive) than Rogue Hex (90.8% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Balatro is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Rogue Hex or Balatro first?
- If you want chronology, Balatro (2024) came out before Rogue Hex (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 Rogue Hex and Balatro 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.
- Do Rogue Hex and Balatro 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.