Choose Octogeddon
Choose Octogeddon if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Octogeddon launched in 2018.
Octogeddon vs Hexer
Octogeddon and Hexer both land in Action, Indie, Casual 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 Action, Indie, Casual on Steam. Octogeddon (2018) is 3 years older than Hexer (2021). Hexer is currently ~89% cheaper on Steam than Octogeddon (0.99 USD vs. 8.88 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 Hexer
Choose Hexer if it's currently about 89% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hexer launched in 2021.
Both Octogeddon and Hexer sit in Action, Indie, and Casual 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
 Octogeddon |  Hexer | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2021 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Casual | Action, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 8.88 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 92.2% positive (796 reviews) | 1 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | All Yes Good | Dave |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Octogeddon (2018) is 3 years older than Hexer (2021).
- Hexer is currently ~89% cheaper on Steam than Octogeddon (0.99 USD vs. 8.88 USD).
- Octogeddon is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Hexer has no Deck rating yet.
Octogeddon vs Hexer — FAQ
- Should I play Octogeddon or Hexer first?
- If you want chronology, Octogeddon (2018) came out before Hexer (2021). 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 Octogeddon and Hexer similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Casual 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 Octogeddon run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Octogeddon is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Hexer doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.