Choose PlanckMan
Choose PlanckMan if you want the Adjustable Text Size side of the pairing. PlanckMan launched in 2025.
PlanckMan vs Hexograph
PlanckMan and Hexograph 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. PlanckMan (2025) is 1 year older than Hexograph (2026). 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 Hexograph
Choose Hexograph if you want the Custom Volume Controls, Mouse Only Option, and Adjustable Difficulty side of the pairing. Hexograph launched in 2026.
Both PlanckMan and Hexograph sit in Strategy, Indie, and Casual on Steam and both list Color Alternatives, Camera Comfort, and Playable without Timed Input, 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
 PlanckMan |  Hexograph | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 5 reviews | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | bl3i | Icospheric |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- PlanckMan (2025) is 1 year older than Hexograph (2026).
PlanckMan vs Hexograph — FAQ
- Should I play PlanckMan or Hexograph first?
- If you want chronology, PlanckMan (2025) came out before Hexograph (2026). 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 PlanckMan and Hexograph similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.