Choose HexLab
Choose HexLab if it matches what drew you to this matchup. HexLab launched in 2019.
HexLab vs Yacht Dice
HexLab and Yacht Dice 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. HexLab (2019) is 2 years older than Yacht Dice (2021). Yacht Dice is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than HexLab (0.99 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 Yacht Dice
Choose Yacht Dice if you want a Simulation game with Shared/Split Screen, Shared/Split Screen PvP, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 88% cheaper on the Steam Store. Yacht Dice launched in 2021.
Both HexLab and Yacht Dice sit in Strategy, Indie, and Casual 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 |  Yacht Dice | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2021 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 7.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 9 reviews | 84.4% positive (32 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op |
| Developers | Satur Entertainment | GoodOldMan Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- HexLab (2019) is 2 years older than Yacht Dice (2021).
- Yacht Dice is currently ~88% cheaper on Steam than HexLab (0.99 USD vs. 7.99 USD).
- Yacht Dice has co-op; HexLab does not.
- Yacht Dice is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; HexLab has no Deck rating yet.
HexLab vs Yacht Dice — FAQ
- Should I play HexLab or Yacht Dice first?
- If you want chronology, HexLab (2019) came out before Yacht Dice (2021). 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 Yacht Dice 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.