Choose Hex Gambit
Choose Hex Gambit if you want the Steam Turn Notifications side of the pairing. Hex Gambit launched in 2018.
Hex Gambit vs Nexus 5X
Hex Gambit and Nexus 5X both land in 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 Strategy, Indie on Steam. Hex Gambit (2018) is 6 years older than Nexus 5X (2024). Nexus 5X scores higher on Steam reviews (91.6% positive) than Hex Gambit (70% 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 Nexus 5X
Choose Nexus 5X if you want a Simulation and RPG game with PvP. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Nexus 5X launched in 2024.
Both Hex Gambit and Nexus 5X sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, 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
 Hex Gambit |  Nexus 5X | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | Price unknown | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 70% positive (10 reviews) | 91.6% positive (717 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | One Man Left Studios | Whatboy Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Hex Gambit (2018) is 6 years older than Nexus 5X (2024).
- Nexus 5X scores higher on Steam reviews (91.6% positive) than Hex Gambit (70% positive).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Nexus 5X is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Hex Gambit has no Deck rating yet.
Hex Gambit vs Nexus 5X — FAQ
- Should I play Hex Gambit or Nexus 5X first?
- If you want chronology, Hex Gambit (2018) came out before Nexus 5X (2024). 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 Hex Gambit and Nexus 5X similar?
- They overlap on 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.
- Do both Hex Gambit and Nexus 5X have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Hex Gambit ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Nexus 5X ships Online Co-op, Co-op.