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Hexcells Infinite vs SquareCells

Hexcells Infinite and SquareCells both land in 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. Hexcells Infinite (2014) is 1 year older than SquareCells (2015). Hexcells Infinite scores higher on Steam reviews (97.6% positive) than SquareCells (89.5% 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 Hexcells Infinite

Choose Hexcells Infinite if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 97.6% positive across 2,519 reviews.

Choose SquareCells

Choose SquareCells if it's currently about 40% cheaper on the Steam Store. SquareCells launched in 2015.

Both Hexcells Infinite and SquareCells sit in 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.

Side-by-side comparison

Hexcells Infinite vs SquareCells — Steam metadata comparison
Hexcells Infinite — Steam game coverHexcells InfiniteSquareCells — Steam game coverSquareCells
Released20142015
GenresStrategy, Indie, CasualIndie, Casual
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows, macOS, Linux
Steam DeckDeck PlayableDeck Playable
Price4.99 USD2.99 USD
Steam reviews97.6% positive (2,519 reviews)89.5% positive (762 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersMatthew BrownMatthew Brown

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Hexcells Infinite vs SquareCells — FAQ

Which is better, Hexcells Infinite or SquareCells?
On Steam reviews Hexcells Infinite scores higher (97.6% positive) than SquareCells (89.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Hexcells Infinite is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
Should I play Hexcells Infinite or SquareCells first?
If you want chronology, Hexcells Infinite (2014) came out before SquareCells (2015). 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 Hexcells Infinite and SquareCells similar?
They overlap on Indie, Casual 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.
Hexcells Infinite vs SquareCells — Verdict (2026) · imho.run