Choose Hex
Choose Hex if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hex launched in 2017.
Hex vs Hexologic
Hex and Hexologic 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 1 year older than Hexologic (2018). Hexologic scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than Hex (88.9% 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 Hexologic
Choose Hexologic if you want a Strategy and Casual experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Hexologic launched in 2018.
Both Hex and Hexologic 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 |  Hexologic | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.9% positive (18 reviews) | 96.6% positive (384 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Studio Goya | MythicOwl |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Hex (2017) is 1 year older than Hexologic (2018).
- Hexologic scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than Hex (88.9% positive).
- Hex is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Hexologic (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Hex is Deck Playable, Hexologic is Deck Verified.
Hex vs Hexologic — FAQ
- Should I play Hex or Hexologic first?
- If you want chronology, Hex (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 Hex and Hexologic 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.