Choose TRYON
Choose TRYON if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. TRYON launched in 2017.
TRYON vs Hexologic
TRYON and Hexologic both land in Strategy, 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 Strategy, Casual on Steam. TRYON (2017) is 1 year older than Hexologic (2018). TRYON is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Hexologic (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Hexologic
Choose Hexologic if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Hexologic launched in 2018.
Both TRYON and Hexologic sit in Strategy 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
 TRYON |  Hexologic | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Strategy, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 1 reviews | 96.6% positive (384 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | AVE Team | MythicOwl |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Casual on Steam.
- TRYON (2017) is 1 year older than Hexologic (2018).
- TRYON is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Hexologic (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Hexologic is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; TRYON has no Deck rating yet.
TRYON vs Hexologic — FAQ
- Should I play TRYON or Hexologic first?
- If you want chronology, TRYON (2017) came out before Hexologic (2018). 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 TRYON and Hexologic similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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.