Choose Hex Gambit
Choose Hex Gambit if you want the Online Co-op and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. Hex Gambit launched in 2018.
Hex Gambit vs Synchronicity
Hex Gambit and Synchronicity 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 Synchronicity (2024). Synchronicity is free; Hex Gambit is paid (Price unknown). 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 Synchronicity
Choose Synchronicity if you want a Free To Play game with PvP. On Steam, it's free to play, so the barrier to trying it is zero. Synchronicity launched in 2024.
Both Hex Gambit and Synchronicity sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Steam Turn Notifications, 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
 Hex Gambit |  Synchronicity | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie, Free To Play |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | Price unknown | Free to play |
| Steam reviews | 70% positive (10 reviews) | 6 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | One Man Left Studios | Floaty Orange |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Hex Gambit (2018) is 6 years older than Synchronicity (2024).
- Synchronicity is free; Hex Gambit is paid (Price unknown).
- Hex Gambit has co-op; Synchronicity does not.
Hex Gambit vs Synchronicity — FAQ
- Should I play Hex Gambit or Synchronicity first?
- If you want chronology, Hex Gambit (2018) came out before Synchronicity (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 Synchronicity 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.
- Is Synchronicity free?
- Yes — Synchronicity is a free-to-play Steam title. Hex Gambit is paid (Price unknown).