Choose Modbox
Choose Modbox if you want a Simulation and Casual game with Shared/Split Screen, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. Modbox launched in 2016.
Modbox vs TowerHex
Modbox and TowerHex both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Modbox (2016) is 3 years older than TowerHex (2019). TowerHex is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Modbox (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD). 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 TowerHex
Choose TowerHex if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. TowerHex launched in 2019.
Both Modbox and TowerHex sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure on Steam and both list Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online PvP, 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
 Modbox |  TowerHex | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, Simulation, Casual, Early Access | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 85.5% positive (173 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Alientrap | TowerHex Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Modbox (2016) is 3 years older than TowerHex (2019).
- TowerHex is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Modbox (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
Modbox vs TowerHex — FAQ
- Should I play Modbox or TowerHex first?
- If you want chronology, Modbox (2016) came out before TowerHex (2019). 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 Modbox and TowerHex similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Modbox and TowerHex have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Modbox ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; TowerHex ships Online Co-op, Co-op.