Choose AI War 2
Choose AI War 2 if you want an Indie game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and LAN Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. AI War 2 launched in 2019.
AI War 2 vs Hex Defense
AI War 2 and Hex Defense both land in Strategy, Simulation 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, Simulation on Steam. Both released in 2019. AI War 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (89.2% positive) than Hex Defense (50% positive). 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 Hex Defense
Choose Hex Defense if you want an Action and Casual game with Steam Leaderboards, Tracked Controller Support, and VR Only. On Steam, it's currently about 60% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hex Defense launched in 2019.
Both AI War 2 and Hex Defense sit in Strategy and Simulation 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
 AI War 2 |  Hex Defense | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2019 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Simulation | Action, Strategy, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 89.2% positive (950 reviews) | 50% positive (12 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Arcen Games | Patagoniart |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Both released in 2019.
- AI War 2 scores higher on Steam reviews (89.2% positive) than Hex Defense (50% positive).
- Hex Defense is currently ~60% cheaper on Steam than AI War 2 (7.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- AI War 2 has co-op; Hex Defense does not.
- AI War 2 is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Hex Defense has no Deck rating yet.
AI War 2 vs Hex Defense — FAQ
- Are AI War 2 and Hex Defense similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Simulation 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 Hex Defense have multiplayer like AI War 2?
- No. AI War 2 supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op), while Hex Defense is listed as single-player only.
- Does AI War 2 run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — AI War 2 is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Hex Defense doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.