Choose Old World
Choose Old World if you want a RPG game with Shared/Split Screen, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. 3,708 Steam reviews back the pick.
Old World vs Hexarchy
Old World and Hexarchy 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. Old World (2022) is 1 year older than Hexarchy (2023). Hexarchy scores higher on Steam reviews (86.2% positive) than Old World (84.3% 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 Hexarchy
Choose Hexarchy if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 95% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hexarchy launched in 2023.
Both Old World and Hexarchy sit in Strategy and Simulation on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and Online Co-op, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (84.3% vs 86.2% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Old World |  Hexarchy | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2022 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Simulation, RPG | Strategy, Indie, Simulation |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 39.99 USD | 1.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.3% positive (3,708 reviews) | 86.2% positive (775 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Mohawk Games | Main Tank Software |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Simulation on Steam.
- Old World (2022) is 1 year older than Hexarchy (2023).
- Hexarchy scores higher on Steam reviews (86.2% positive) than Old World (84.3% positive).
- Hexarchy is currently ~95% cheaper on Steam than Old World (1.99 USD vs. 39.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Old World vs Hexarchy — FAQ
- Which is better, Old World or Hexarchy?
- On Steam reviews the two are nearly tied: Old World sits at 84.3% positive (3,708 reviews), Hexarchy at 86.2% (775). The choice usually comes down to genre fit and the platform features each one supports — see the comparison table above.
- Should I play Old World or Hexarchy first?
- If you want chronology, Old World (2022) came out before Hexarchy (2023). 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 Old World and Hexarchy 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.
- Do both Old World and Hexarchy have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Old World ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op; Hexarchy ships Online Co-op, Co-op.