Choose SkyBoats
Choose SkyBoats if it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. SkyBoats launched in 2016.
SkyBoats vs Hexa's Gone
SkyBoats and Hexa's Gone both land in 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 are Strategy games on Steam. SkyBoats (2016) is 10 years older than Hexa's Gone (2026). Hexa's Gone is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than SkyBoats (7.99 USD vs. 7.99 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 Hexa's Gone
Choose Hexa's Gone if you want an Indie and Casual game with Multi-player, Steam Leaderboards, and Online PvP. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Hexa's Gone launched in 2026.
Both SkyBoats and Hexa's Gone sit in Strategy 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
 SkyBoats |  Hexa's Gone | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2026 |
| Genres | Strategy | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 60% positive (10 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player |
| Developers | BrainGoodGames | DevloCore |
Side by side
- Both are Strategy games on Steam.
- SkyBoats (2016) is 10 years older than Hexa's Gone (2026).
- Hexa's Gone is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than SkyBoats (7.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
SkyBoats vs Hexa's Gone — FAQ
- Should I play SkyBoats or Hexa's Gone first?
- If you want chronology, SkyBoats (2016) came out before Hexa's Gone (2026). 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 SkyBoats and Hexa's Gone similar?
- They overlap on 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 SkyBoats have multiplayer like Hexa's Gone?
- No. Hexa's Gone supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while SkyBoats is listed as single-player only.