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Choose Hexcells if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 2,917 Steam reviews back the pick.
Hexcells and 49 Squares both land in Strategy, Indie, Casual 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, Casual on Steam. Hexcells (2014) is 9 years older than 49 Squares (2023). 49 Squares is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Hexcells (2.99 USD vs. 2.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Choose Hexcells if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 2,917 Steam reviews back the pick.
Choose 49 Squares if it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 49 Squares launched in 2023.
Both Hexcells and 49 Squares sit in Strategy, Indie, and Casual 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.
Hexcells | 49 Squares | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2014 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 2.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.7% positive (2,917 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Matthew Brown | Jim Bame |
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