Ring Runner: Flight of the Sages vs HEXTERMINATE
Ring Runner: Flight of the Sages and HEXTERMINATE both land in Action, 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, Indie on Steam. Ring Runner: Flight of the Sages (2013) is 7 years older than HEXTERMINATE (2020). Ring Runner: Flight of the Sages scores higher on Steam reviews (85.7% positive) than HEXTERMINATE (65.5% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Side-by-side comparison
 Ring Runner: Flight of the Sages |  HEXTERMINATE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Unsupported |
| Price | 4.99 USD | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 85.7% positive (460 reviews) | 65.5% positive (29 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Triple.B.Titles | Wings of Steel |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Ring Runner: Flight of the Sages (2013) is 7 years older than HEXTERMINATE (2020).
- Ring Runner: Flight of the Sages scores higher on Steam reviews (85.7% positive) than HEXTERMINATE (65.5% positive).
- HEXTERMINATE is free; Ring Runner: Flight of the Sages is paid (4.99 USD).
- Ring Runner: Flight of the Sages has co-op; HEXTERMINATE does not.
- Both are Deck Unsupported.
Ring Runner: Flight of the Sages vs HEXTERMINATE — FAQ
- Should I play Ring Runner: Flight of the Sages or HEXTERMINATE first?
- If you want chronology, Ring Runner: Flight of the Sages (2013) came out before HEXTERMINATE (2020). 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 Ring Runner: Flight of the Sages and HEXTERMINATE similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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.
- Does HEXTERMINATE have multiplayer like Ring Runner: Flight of the Sages?
- No. Ring Runner: Flight of the Sages supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Co-op), while HEXTERMINATE is listed as single-player only.
- Is HEXTERMINATE free?
- Yes — HEXTERMINATE is a free-to-play Steam title. Ring Runner: Flight of the Sages is paid (4.99 USD).