Choose Hexologic
Choose Hexologic if you want a Strategy experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. Hexologic launched in 2018.
Hexologic vs Knowledge Keeper
Hexologic and Knowledge Keeper both land in 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 Indie, Casual on Steam. Hexologic (2018) is 6 years older than Knowledge Keeper (2024). Knowledge Keeper is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Hexologic (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 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 Knowledge Keeper
Choose Knowledge Keeper if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 80% cheaper on the Steam Store. Knowledge Keeper launched in 2024.
Both Hexologic and Knowledge Keeper sit in 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 |  Knowledge Keeper | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2024 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Indie, Adventure, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.6% positive (384 reviews) | 3 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | MythicOwl | Nikolai Usachev |
Side by side
- Both share Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Hexologic (2018) is 6 years older than Knowledge Keeper (2024).
- Knowledge Keeper is currently ~80% cheaper on Steam than Hexologic (0.99 USD vs. 4.99 USD).
- Hexologic is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Knowledge Keeper has no Deck rating yet.
Hexologic vs Knowledge Keeper — FAQ
- Should I play Hexologic or Knowledge Keeper first?
- If you want chronology, Hexologic (2018) came out before Knowledge Keeper (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 Knowledge Keeper similar?
- They overlap on 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. Knowledge Keeper doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.