Choose Hex
Choose Hex if it matches what drew you to this matchup. Hex launched in 2017.
Hex vs ShoreTiles
Hex and ShoreTiles 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 9 years older than ShoreTiles (2026). 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 ShoreTiles
Choose ShoreTiles if you want a Strategy and Casual game with Custom Volume Controls and Stereo Sound. On Steam, it's the newer release (2026) and ships with the modern feature baseline. ShoreTiles launched in 2026.
Both Hex and ShoreTiles 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 |  ShoreTiles | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2026 |
| Genres | Indie | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 3.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 88.9% positive (18 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Studio Goya | Voxel Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Hex (2017) is 9 years older than ShoreTiles (2026).
Hex vs ShoreTiles — FAQ
- Should I play Hex or ShoreTiles first?
- If you want chronology, Hex (2017) came out before ShoreTiles (2026). 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 ShoreTiles 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.