Choose Hex
Choose Hex if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hex launched in 2017.
Hex vs Achromatic
Hex and Achromatic 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 Achromatic (2018). Hex scores higher on Steam reviews (88.9% positive) than Achromatic (75% 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 Achromatic
Choose Achromatic if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Achromatic launched in 2018.
Both Hex and Achromatic 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 |  Achromatic | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2017 | 2018 |
| Genres | Indie | Indie |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 3.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 88.9% positive (18 reviews) | 75% positive (60 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Studio Goya | Studio Goya |
Side by side
- Both are Indie games on Steam.
- Hex (2017) is 1 year older than Achromatic (2018).
- Hex scores higher on Steam reviews (88.9% positive) than Achromatic (75% positive).
- Hex is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Achromatic (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Hex is Deck Playable, Achromatic is Deck Verified.
Hex vs Achromatic — FAQ
- Should I play Hex or Achromatic first?
- If you want chronology, Hex (2017) came out before Achromatic (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 Achromatic 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.