Choose Hexologic
Choose Hexologic if it's currently about 75% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hexologic launched in 2018.
Hexologic vs Gem Setter
Hexologic and Gem Setter both land in Strategy, Indie, 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 share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam. Hexologic (2018) is 4 years older than Gem Setter (2022). Hexologic scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than Gem Setter (95.2% 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 Gem Setter
Choose Gem Setter if it's the newer release (2022) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Gem Setter launched in 2022.
Both Hexologic and Gem Setter sit in Strategy, Indie, and Casual on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Steam reviews are nearly tied (96.6% vs 95.2% positive), so genre fit is the cleanest tiebreaker — scroll the table for the feature-by-feature view.
Side-by-side comparison
 Hexologic |  Gem Setter | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2022 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 0.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.6% positive (384 reviews) | 95.2% positive (21 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | MythicOwl | Onefin |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Hexologic (2018) is 4 years older than Gem Setter (2022).
- Hexologic scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than Gem Setter (95.2% positive).
- Hexologic is currently ~75% cheaper on Steam than Gem Setter (0.99 USD vs. 3.99 USD).
- Hexologic is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Gem Setter has no Deck rating yet.
Hexologic vs Gem Setter — FAQ
- Should I play Hexologic or Gem Setter first?
- If you want chronology, Hexologic (2018) came out before Gem Setter (2022). 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 Gem Setter similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, 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.
- Does Hexologic run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Hexologic is rated Deck Verified by Valve. Gem Setter doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.