Should I play SHOCK TROOPERS or Hexapoda first?

If you want chronology, SHOCK TROOPERS (2016) came out before Hexapoda (2023). 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 SHOCK TROOPERS and Hexapoda 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 SHOCK TROOPERS and Hexapoda have co-op?

Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: SHOCK TROOPERS ships Co-op; Hexapoda ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.

SHOCK TROOPERS vs Hexapoda

SHOCK TROOPERS and Hexapoda 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. SHOCK TROOPERS (2016) is 7 years older than Hexapoda (2023). SHOCK TROOPERS is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Hexapoda (7.99 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.

SHOCK TROOPERS vs Hexapoda — Steam metadata comparison
	SHOCK TROOPERS	Hexapoda
Released	2016	2023
Genres	Action	Action, Indie
Platforms	Windows	Windows
Steam Deck	Unrated	Unrated
Price	7.99 USD	12.99 USD
Steam reviews	83% positive (88 reviews)	4 reviews
Multiplayer	Multi-player, Co-op	Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op
Developers	SNK CORPORATION, Dotemu	TOMAGameStudio

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Both are Action games on Steam.
SHOCK TROOPERS (2016) is 7 years older than Hexapoda (2023).
SHOCK TROOPERS is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Hexapoda (7.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD).
Both support cooperative play.

SHOCK TROOPERS vs Hexapoda — FAQ

Should I play SHOCK TROOPERS or Hexapoda first?: If you want chronology, SHOCK TROOPERS (2016) came out before Hexapoda (2023). 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 SHOCK TROOPERS and Hexapoda 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 SHOCK TROOPERS and Hexapoda have co-op?: Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: SHOCK TROOPERS ships Co-op; Hexapoda ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.

Side-by-side comparison

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SHOCK TROOPERS vs Hexapoda — FAQ