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Hex vs Hexillume

Hex and Hexillume both land in 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 are Indie games on Steam. Hex (2017) is 6 years older than Hexillume (2023). Hexillume is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Hex (2.99 USD vs. 3.99 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 Hex

Choose Hex if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Hex launched in 2017.

Choose Hexillume

Choose Hexillume if it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hexillume launched in 2023.

Both Hex and Hexillume sit in Indie 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

Hex vs Hexillume — Steam metadata comparison
Hex — Steam game coverHexHexillume — Steam game coverHexillume
Released20172023
GenresIndieIndie
PlatformsWindows, macOSWindows
Steam DeckUnratedUnrated
Price3.99 USD2.99 USD
Steam reviews88.9% positive (18 reviews)1 reviews
MultiplayerSingle-player onlySingle-player only
DevelopersStudio GoyaLevel one

Side by side

Hex vs Hexillume — FAQ

Should I play Hex or Hexillume first?
If you want chronology, Hex (2017) came out before Hexillume (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 Hex and Hexillume similar?
They overlap on 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.
Hex vs Hexillume — Verdict (2026) · imho.run