Choose Hexologic
Choose Hexologic if you want a Strategy and Indie experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Hexologic launched in 2018.
Hexologic vs Pixross
Hexologic and Pixross both land in 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 are Casual games on Steam. Hexologic (2018) is 2 years older than Pixross (2020). Hexologic scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than Pixross (92.9% 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 Pixross
Choose Pixross if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Pixross launched in 2020.
Both Hexologic and Pixross sit in 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
 Hexologic |  Pixross | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2020 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.6% positive (384 reviews) | 92.9% positive (42 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | MythicOwl | Kenney |
Side by side
- Both are Casual games on Steam.
- Hexologic (2018) is 2 years older than Pixross (2020).
- Hexologic scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than Pixross (92.9% positive).
- Pixross is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Hexologic (3.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Hexologic is Deck Verified, Pixross is Deck Playable.
Hexologic vs Pixross — FAQ
- Should I play Hexologic or Pixross first?
- If you want chronology, Hexologic (2018) came out before Pixross (2020). 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 Hexologic and Pixross similar?
- They overlap on 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.