Choose HexLab
Choose HexLab if you want a Casual experience. HexLab launched in 2019.
HexLab vs Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game
HexLab and Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game both land in Strategy, Indie 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 on Steam. HexLab (2019) is 1 year older than Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game (2020). Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than HexLab (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 Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game
Choose Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game if you want a Simulation and Early Access game with Shared/Split Screen, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and LAN PvP. On Steam, it's currently about 38% cheaper on the Steam Store. Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game launched in 2020.
Both HexLab and Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game sit in Strategy and Indie on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP, 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
 HexLab |  Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2020 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 4.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 9 reviews | 84.8% positive (401 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer |
| Developers | Satur Entertainment | Lock 'n Load Publishing |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie on Steam.
- HexLab (2019) is 1 year older than Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game (2020).
- Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game is currently ~38% cheaper on Steam than HexLab (4.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; HexLab has no Deck rating yet.
HexLab vs Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game — FAQ
- Should I play HexLab or Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game first?
- If you want chronology, HexLab (2019) came out before Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game (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 HexLab and Lock 'n Load Tactical Digital: Core Game similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie 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.