Hexters vs Wastelan Wars
Hexters and Wastelan Wars both land in Action, Strategy, 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, Strategy, Indie on Steam. Hexters (2017) is 6 years older than Wastelan Wars (2023). Wastelan Wars is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Hexters (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD). 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
 Hexters |  Wastelan Wars | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Early Access | Action, Strategy, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.7% positive (21 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Draconus Entertainment Ltd | Old Can |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Hexters (2017) is 6 years older than Wastelan Wars (2023).
- Wastelan Wars is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Hexters (4.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
Hexters vs Wastelan Wars — FAQ
- Should I play Hexters or Wastelan Wars first?
- If you want chronology, Hexters (2017) came out before Wastelan Wars (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 Hexters and Wastelan Wars similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy, 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.