Choose Hexologic
Choose Hexologic if it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Hexologic launched in 2018.
Hexologic vs Liquidum
Hexologic and Liquidum 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 6 years older than Liquidum (2024). Hexologic scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than Liquidum (91.7% 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 Liquidum
Choose Liquidum if you want the Steam Leaderboards side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2024) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Liquidum launched in 2024.
Both Hexologic and Liquidum sit in Strategy, Indie, 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 |  Liquidum | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.6% positive (384 reviews) | 91.7% positive (24 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | MythicOwl | Marvellous Soft |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Hexologic (2018) is 6 years older than Liquidum (2024).
- Hexologic scores higher on Steam reviews (96.6% positive) than Liquidum (91.7% positive).
- Liquidum is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Hexologic (4.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Hexologic is Deck Verified, Liquidum is Deck Playable.
Hexologic vs Liquidum — FAQ
- Should I play Hexologic or Liquidum first?
- If you want chronology, Hexologic (2018) came out before Liquidum (2024). 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 Liquidum 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.