Choose Hexapoda
Choose Hexapoda if you want an Indie game with Steam Leaderboards. Hexapoda launched in 2023.
Hexapoda vs Steel Crawlers
Hexapoda and Steel Crawlers 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. Hexapoda (2023) is 3 years older than Steel Crawlers (2026). Steel Crawlers is currently ~62% cheaper on Steam than Hexapoda (4.99 USD vs. 12.99 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 Steel Crawlers
Choose Steel Crawlers if you want a Casual game with DualShock Controller Support. On Steam, it's currently about 62% cheaper on the Steam Store. Steel Crawlers launched in 2026.
Both Hexapoda and Steel Crawlers sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, 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
 Hexapoda |  Steel Crawlers | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2023 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie | Action, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 4 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | TOMAGameStudio | Artcodeup |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- Hexapoda (2023) is 3 years older than Steel Crawlers (2026).
- Steel Crawlers is currently ~62% cheaper on Steam than Hexapoda (4.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Hexapoda vs Steel Crawlers — FAQ
- Should I play Hexapoda or Steel Crawlers first?
- If you want chronology, Hexapoda (2023) came out before Steel Crawlers (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 Hexapoda and Steel Crawlers 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.
- Do both Hexapoda and Steel Crawlers have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Hexapoda ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Steel Crawlers ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.