Choose Codex of Victory
Choose Codex of Victory if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. Codex of Victory launched in 2017.
Codex of Victory vs Hexalert
Codex of Victory and Hexalert 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. Codex of Victory (2017) is 7 years older than Hexalert (2024). Hexalert is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Codex of Victory (4.99 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 Hexalert
Choose Hexalert if you want a Casual experience. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hexalert launched in 2024.
Both Codex of Victory and Hexalert sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam, 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
 Codex of Victory |  Hexalert | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 14.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 60.6% positive (104 reviews) | 2 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Ino-Co Plus | Ape Brain Games |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- Codex of Victory (2017) is 7 years older than Hexalert (2024).
- Hexalert is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Codex of Victory (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
Codex of Victory vs Hexalert — FAQ
- Should I play Codex of Victory or Hexalert first?
- If you want chronology, Codex of Victory (2017) came out before Hexalert (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 Codex of Victory and Hexalert 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.
- Does Hexalert have multiplayer like Codex of Victory?
- No. Codex of Victory supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Hexalert is listed as single-player only.