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The Hex vs When eyes close

The Hex and When eyes close both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. The Hex is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; When eyes close has no Deck rating yet. 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 The Hex

Choose The Hex if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 2,333 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose When eyes close

Choose When eyes close if you want an Adventure experience.

Both The Hex and When eyes close sit in 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

The Hex vs When eyes close — Steam metadata comparison
The Hex — Steam game coverThe HexWhen eyes close — Steam game coverWhen eyes close
Released2018
GenresIndieIndie, Adventure
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableUnrated
Price9.99 USDPrice unknown
Steam reviews94.6% positive (2,333 reviews)
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersDaniel Mullins GamesEscapismogames

Side by side

The Hex vs When eyes close — FAQ

Are The Hex and When eyes close similar?
They overlap on 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 The Hex run on Steam Deck?
Yes — The Hex is rated Deck Playable by Valve. When eyes close doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.