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Watchlist vs Hexapoda

Watchlist and Hexapoda both land in Action, 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 share Action, Indie on Steam. Watchlist (2017) is 6 years older than Hexapoda (2023). Watchlist is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Hexapoda (1.99 USD vs. 12.99 USD). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.

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Watchlist vs Hexapoda — Steam metadata comparison
Watchlist — Steam game coverWatchlistHexapoda — Steam game coverHexapoda
Released20172023
GenresAction, Indie, AdventureAction, Indie
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price1.99 USD12.99 USD
Steam reviews5 reviews4 reviews
MultiplayerMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-opMulti-player, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op
DevelopersFletcher's GamesTOMAGameStudio

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Watchlist vs Hexapoda — FAQ

Should I play Watchlist or Hexapoda first?
If you want chronology, Watchlist (2017) came out before Hexapoda (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 Watchlist and Hexapoda similar?
They overlap on Action, 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.
Do both Watchlist and Hexapoda have co-op?
Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Watchlist ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op; Hexapoda ships Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Co-op.