Choose Hexologic
Choose Hexologic if you want an Indie experience. On Steam, it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hexologic launched in 2018.
Hexologic vs Pocket Planet
Hexologic and Pocket Planet both land in Strategy, 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, Casual on Steam. Hexologic (2018) is 5 years older than Pocket Planet (2023). Hexologic is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Pocket Planet (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD). 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 Pocket Planet
Choose Pocket Planet if it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Pocket Planet launched in 2023.
Both Hexologic and Pocket Planet sit in Strategy and 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 |  Pocket Planet | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.6% positive (384 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | MythicOwl | Event Horizon Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Casual on Steam.
- Hexologic (2018) is 5 years older than Pocket Planet (2023).
- Hexologic is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than Pocket Planet (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Hexologic is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Pocket Planet has no Deck rating yet.
Hexologic vs Pocket Planet — FAQ
- Should I play Hexologic or Pocket Planet first?
- If you want chronology, Hexologic (2018) came out before Pocket Planet (2023). 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 Pocket Planet similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, 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. Pocket Planet doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.