Choose Waves of the Atlantide
Choose Waves of the Atlantide if you want the Multi-player, Online PvP, and PvP side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Waves of the Atlantide launched in 2019.
Waves of the Atlantide vs Hexworld
Waves of the Atlantide and Hexworld both land in Strategy, Indie, Early Access 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, Early Access on Steam. Waves of the Atlantide (2019) is 4 years older than Hexworld (2023). Waves of the Atlantide is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Hexworld (11.99 USD vs. 14.99 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 Hexworld
Choose Hexworld if it's the newer release (2023) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Hexworld launched in 2023.
Both Waves of the Atlantide and Hexworld sit in Strategy, Indie, and Early Access 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
 Waves of the Atlantide |  Hexworld | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Genres | Strategy, Indie, Early Access | Strategy, Indie, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Playable |
| Price | 11.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 8 reviews | 85.4% positive (41 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Metaphore Games SAS | Volcanic Giraffe |
Side by side
- Both share Strategy, Indie, Early Access on Steam.
- Waves of the Atlantide (2019) is 4 years older than Hexworld (2023).
- Waves of the Atlantide is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Hexworld (11.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Hexworld is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Waves of the Atlantide has no Deck rating yet.
Waves of the Atlantide vs Hexworld — FAQ
- Should I play Waves of the Atlantide or Hexworld first?
- If you want chronology, Waves of the Atlantide (2019) came out before Hexworld (2023). 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 Waves of the Atlantide and Hexworld similar?
- They overlap on Strategy, Indie, Early Access 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 Hexworld have multiplayer like Waves of the Atlantide?
- No. Waves of the Atlantide supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Hexworld is listed as single-player only.