Choose Out of Ammo
Choose Out of Ammo if you want an Indie game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Out of Ammo launched in 2016.
Out of Ammo vs Hex Defense
Out of Ammo and Hex Defense both land in Action, Strategy 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 on Steam. Out of Ammo (2016) is 3 years older than Hex Defense (2019). Out of Ammo scores higher on Steam reviews (83.4% positive) than Hex Defense (50% 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 Hex Defense
Choose Hex Defense if you want a Simulation and Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hex Defense launched in 2019.
Both Out of Ammo and Hex Defense sit in Action and Strategy on Steam and both list Steam Leaderboards, Tracked Controller Support, and VR Only, 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
 Out of Ammo |  Hex Defense | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie | Action, Strategy, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 83.4% positive (607 reviews) | 50% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | RocketWerkz | Patagoniart |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Strategy on Steam.
- Out of Ammo (2016) is 3 years older than Hex Defense (2019).
- Out of Ammo scores higher on Steam reviews (83.4% positive) than Hex Defense (50% positive).
- Hex Defense is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Out of Ammo (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Out of Ammo has co-op; Hex Defense does not.
Out of Ammo vs Hex Defense — FAQ
- Should I play Out of Ammo or Hex Defense first?
- If you want chronology, Out of Ammo (2016) came out before Hex Defense (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 Out of Ammo and Hex Defense similar?
- They overlap on Action, Strategy 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.
- Does Hex Defense have multiplayer like Out of Ammo?
- No. Out of Ammo supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Hex Defense is listed as single-player only.