Choose Battle Simulator
Choose Battle Simulator if you want an Action and Simulation experience. Battle Simulator launched in 2018.
Battle Simulator vs Hexadrift
Battle Simulator and Hexadrift 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. Battle Simulator (2018) is 1 year older than Hexadrift (2019). Hexadrift is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Battle Simulator (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 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 Hexadrift
Choose Hexadrift if it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Hexadrift launched in 2019.
Both Battle Simulator and Hexadrift 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
 Battle Simulator |  Hexadrift | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2019 |
| Genres | Action, Strategy, Indie, Simulation, Casual | Strategy, Indie, Casual |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 1.99 USD | 0.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 36.4% positive (55 reviews) | 7 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | RewindApp | Henagames |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Casual on Steam.
- Battle Simulator (2018) is 1 year older than Hexadrift (2019).
- Hexadrift is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Battle Simulator (0.99 USD vs. 1.99 USD).
Battle Simulator vs Hexadrift — FAQ
- Should I play Battle Simulator or Hexadrift first?
- If you want chronology, Battle Simulator (2018) came out before Hexadrift (2019). 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 Battle Simulator and Hexadrift 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.