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24 games like Super Hexagon (2026)

Recomputed 19 October 2026 · Ordered by overlap, not by score · Free to read, nothing here is paid for

Every game below overlaps with Super Hexagon on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.

The games like Super Hexagon on a map

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The same 24 games, plotted rather than listed. The two axes below are the ones the ranking is built from, so a game sitting high and right is a game the formula placed near the top. Change either axis to see the field a different way. Where we hold a publisher wordmark, the game is drawn as its mark rather than a dot.

24 games have both

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Axes are fitted to these 24 games rather than the full 0 to 100 scale, because a filtered list shares a narrow band and would otherwise sit in one corner. End values are marked. A point on the left edge is the lowest of thesegames, not a low score.

Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.

Popularity. A blend of two things that are not the same. Audience is how many people wrote a Steam review, which is a floor on how many played it. Reach is how many language editions of Wikipedia document the game, which is cultural footprint rather than sales. A game can score high on one and low on the other: a huge free-to-play title has audience without reach, and a landmark console exclusive has reach without a Steam audience at all. Where both exist they are averaged; where only one does, that one carries it.

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The short version

  • Closest match: AudioSurf, which both puzzle and relaxing.
  • Super Hexagon is tagged Difficult, Great Soundtrack, Indie, Fast-Paced, Arcade, Addictive, Rhythm, Singleplayer by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
  • 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
  • 1 are from the same studio: VVVVVV.

Why players value Super Hexagon

The five things Steam players tag Super Hexagon with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.

  1. Difficult
  2. Great Soundtrack
  3. Indie
  4. Fast-Paced
  5. Arcade
Super Hexagon at a glance
ReceptionOverwhelmingly Positive on Steam (97% of 25,111)
Watch-outsno widespread problems reported by players
Price$2.99

Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.

How these were matched

Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.

Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.

All 24, closest first

  1. 1

    AudioSurf

    Why it matched: both puzzle and relaxing; shares 12 player tags including Music, Rhythm and Indie; released around the same time (2008).

    Ride your music. Audiosurf is a music-adapting puzzle racer where you use your own music to create your own experience. The shape, the speed, and the mood of each ride is determined by the song you choose.

    AudioSurf at a glance
    Released2008StudioDylan Fitterer
    Player sentiment96% positive of 11,100Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 11,100)

    Matches Super Hexagon on: 4 of 5 — Great Soundtrack, Indie, Fast-Paced, Arcade

    Why players like it: Music, Rhythm, Indie, Casual, Music-Based Procedural Generation — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Super Hexagon: $9.99 — $7.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Super Hexagon:MusicRhythmIndieCasualArcadeColorfulScore AttackAddictive

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  2. 2

    Mini Metro

    Why it matched: both puzzle, relaxing and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Puzzle, Minimalist and Indie; released around the same time (2015).

    Mini Metro is a strategy simulation game about designing a subway map for a growing city. Draw lines between stations and start your trains running. As new stations open, redraw your lines to keep them efficient. Decide where to use your limited resources. How long can you keep the city moving?

    Mini Metro at a glance
    Released2015StudioDinosaur Polo Club
    Player sentiment96% positive of 16,729Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 16,729)

    Matches Super Hexagon on: 3 of 5 — Difficult, Great Soundtrack, Indie

    Why players like it: Strategy, Puzzle, Minimalist, Simulation, Trains — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Super Hexagon: $9.99 — $7.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Super Hexagon:PuzzleMinimalistIndieCasual2DDifficultGreat SoundtrackAddictive

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  3. 3

    Zuma

    Why it matched: both puzzle, relaxing and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Puzzle, Arcade and 2D.

    Deep in the jungle lie hidden temples bursting with traps and trickery, and it's up to you to uncover their treasures. Fire magical balls from your stone frog idol to make matches of three or more and clear the deadly chain before it reaches the golden skull.

    Zuma at a glance
    Released2003StudioOberon Media
    Player sentiment96% positive of 6,806Price$4.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 6,806)

    Matches Super Hexagon on: 3 of 5 — Difficult, Indie, Arcade

    Why players like it: Match 3, Puzzle, Arcade, 2D, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Super Hexagon: $4.99 — $2.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: players report will not launch or install (details)

    Shared with Super Hexagon:PuzzleArcade2DCasualColorfulReplay ValueIndieDifficult

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  4. 4

    Papers, Please

    Why it matched: both puzzle, relaxing and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Indie, Puzzle and 2D; released around the same time (2013).

    Congratulations. The October labor lottery is complete. Your name was pulled. For immediate placement, report to the Ministry of Admission at Grestin Border Checkpoint. An apartment will be provided for you and your family in East Grestin. Expect a Class-8 dwelling.

    Papers, Please at a glance
    Released2013StudioLucas Pope
    Player sentiment97% positive of 80,337Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (97% of 80,337)

    Matches Super Hexagon on: 3 of 5 — Difficult, Great Soundtrack, Indie

    Why players like it: Indie, Political, Simulation, Point & Click, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Super Hexagon: $9.99 — $7.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Super Hexagon:IndiePuzzle2DAddictiveGreat SoundtrackReplay ValueCasualDifficult

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  5. 5

    A Dance of Fire and Ice

    Why it matched: both relaxing and difficult; shares 10 player tags including Rhythm, Music and Difficult.

    A Dance of Fire and Ice is a strict rhythm game. Keep your focus as you guide two orbiting planets along a winding path without breaking their perfect equilibrium.

    A Dance of Fire and Ice at a glance
    Released2019Studio7th Beat Games
    Player sentiment94% positive of 83,377Price$4.79

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 83,377)

    Matches Super Hexagon on: 4 of 5 — Difficult, Great Soundtrack, Indie, Arcade

    Why players like it: Rhythm, Music, Difficult, Level Editor, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Super Hexagon: $4.79 — $1.80 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Super Hexagon:RhythmMusicDifficultIndie2DArcadeColorfulPsychedelic

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  6. 6

    One Finger Death Punch

    Why it matched: both relaxing and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Fast-Paced, Indie and Addictive; released around the same time (2014).

    Experience cinematic kung-fu battles in the fastest, most intense brawler the indie world has ever seen! With the unique 1:1 response system of One Finger Death Punch, players will feel the immediate feedback of every bone-crunching hit. Pay tribute to the masters using five classic kung-fu styles mixed with additional weapons.

    One Finger Death Punch at a glance
    Released2014StudioSilver Dollar Games
    Player sentiment98% positive of 16,338Price$4.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (98% of 16,338)

    Matches Super Hexagon on: 5 of 5 — Difficult, Great Soundtrack, Indie, Fast-Paced, Arcade

    Why players like it: Action, 2D Fighter, Fast-Paced, Indie, Beat 'em up — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Super Hexagon: $4.99 — $2.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Super Hexagon:Fast-PacedIndieAddictive2DCasualDifficultArcadeGreat Soundtrack

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  7. 7

    Geometry Dash

    Why it matched: both relaxing and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Difficult, Music and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2013).

    Jump and fly your way through danger in this rhythm-based action platformer!

    Geometry Dash at a glance
    Released2013StudioRobTop Games
    Player sentiment93% positive of 637,714Price$4.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 637,714)

    Matches Super Hexagon on: 4 of 5 — Difficult, Great Soundtrack, Indie, Arcade

    Why players like it: Difficult, Music, Level Editor, Great Soundtrack, Precision Platformer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Super Hexagon: $4.99 — $2.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Super Hexagon:DifficultMusicGreat Soundtrack2DRhythmColorfulIndieArcade

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  8. 8

    Limbo

    Why it matched: both puzzle, relaxing and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Indie, Puzzle and 2D; released around the same time (2010).

    Uncertain of his sister's fate, a boy enters LIMBO

    Limbo at a glance
    Released2010StudioPlaydead
    Player sentiment92% positive of 62,016Price$12.49

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 62,016)

    Matches Super Hexagon on: 2 of 5 — Difficult, Indie

    Why players like it: Puzzle-Platformer, Indie, Puzzle, Platformer, Dark — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Super Hexagon: $12.49 — $9.50 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Super Hexagon:IndiePuzzle2DDifficultMinimalistCasualController

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  9. 9

    SpaceChem

    Why it matched: both puzzle, relaxing and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Puzzle, Difficult and Indie; released around the same time (2011).

    Zachtronics is back with an ambitious new design-based puzzle game. Take on the role of a Reactor Engineer working for SpaceChem, the leading chemical synthesizer for frontier colonies. Construct elaborate factories to transform raw materials into valuable chemical products!

    SpaceChem at a glance
    Released2011StudioZachtronics
    Player sentiment92% positive of 5,085Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Very Positive (92% of 5,085)

    Matches Super Hexagon on: 3 of 5 — Difficult, Great Soundtrack, Indie

    Why players like it: Puzzle, Difficult, Programming, Indie, Logic — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Super Hexagon: $9.99 — $7.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Super Hexagon:PuzzleDifficultIndieGreat Soundtrack2DCasualAddictive

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  10. 10

    ibb & obb

    Why it matched: both puzzle, relaxing and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Puzzle, Indie and 2D; released around the same time (2014).

    ibb & obb is a two player cooperative game set in a puzzle filled world where gravity goes both up and down. You can only succeed by working closely together. Find a friend for some true local co-op couch fun or match up online.

    ibb & obb at a glance
    Released2014StudioSparpweed
    Player sentiment89% positive of 6,830Price$11.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Very Positive (89% of 6,830)

    Matches Super Hexagon on: 3 of 5 — Difficult, Great Soundtrack, Indie

    Why players like it: Co-op, Online Co-Op, Puzzle, Local Co-Op, Platformer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Super Hexagon: $11.99 — $9.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Super Hexagon:PuzzleIndie2DDifficultGreat SoundtrackCasualController

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  11. 11

    Defy Gravity Extended

    Why it matched: both puzzle, relaxing and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Indie, Puzzle and 2D; released around the same time (2016).

    Defy Gravity is an action platformer that is a mix between classic platforming and gravity based puzzle solving.

    Defy Gravity Extended at a glance
    Released2016StudioPaul Fisch
    Player sentiment86% positive of 8,531Price$0.55

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (86% of 8,531)

    Matches Super Hexagon on: 4 of 5 — Difficult, Great Soundtrack, Indie, Arcade

    Why players like it: Puzzle-Platformer, Platformer, Indie, Puzzle, Space — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Super Hexagon: $0.55 — $2.44 cheaper

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Super Hexagon:IndiePuzzle2DDifficultCasualGreat SoundtrackArcade

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  12. 12

    VVVVVV

    Why it matched: made by the same studio, Terry Cavanagh; both puzzle and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Indie, Great Soundtrack and Difficult; released around the same time (2010).

    VVVVVV is a platform game all about exploring one simple mechanical idea - what if you reversed gravity instead of jumping?

    VVVVVV at a glance
    Released2010StudioTerry Cavanagh
    Player sentiment96% positive of 10,540Price$4.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 10,540)

    Matches Super Hexagon on: 3 of 5 — Difficult, Great Soundtrack, Indie

    Why players like it: Pixel Graphics, Precision Platformer, Platformer, Indie, 2D Platformer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Super Hexagon: $4.99 — $2.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Super Hexagon:IndieGreat SoundtrackDifficult2DMinimalistPuzzle

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  13. 13

    Bejeweled 3

    Why it matched: both puzzle and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Puzzle, Casual and Addictive; released around the same time (2010).

    The biggest, brightest Bejeweled ever! Discover all-new ways to play the world’s #1 puzzle game. Find your perfect match with 8 breathtaking game modes that meet all your moods.

    Bejeweled 3 at a glance
    Released2010StudioPopCap Games, Inc.
    Player sentiment96% positive of 8,122Price$4.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 8,122)

    Matches Super Hexagon on: 3 of 5 — Great Soundtrack, Indie, Arcade

    Why players like it: Puzzle, Casual, Match 3, Singleplayer, Strategy — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Super Hexagon: $4.99 — $2.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Super Hexagon:PuzzleCasualAddictiveGreat SoundtrackColorfulIndieArcade2D

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  14. 14

    Antichamber

    Why it matched: both puzzle and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Puzzle, Indie and Minimalist; released around the same time (2013).

    Antichamber is a mind-bending psychological exploration game where nothing can be taken for granted. Discover an Escher-like world where hallways wrap around upon each other, spaces reconfigure themselves, and accomplishing the impossible may just be the only way forward.

    Antichamber at a glance
    Released2013StudioAlexander Bruce
    Player sentiment95% positive of 17,755Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 17,755)

    Matches Super Hexagon on: 3 of 5 — Difficult, Great Soundtrack, Indie

    Why players like it: Puzzle, First-Person, Indie, Surreal, Exploration — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Super Hexagon: $19.99 — $17.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Super Hexagon:PuzzleIndieMinimalistDifficultPsychedelicColorfulGreat SoundtrackReplay Value

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  15. 15

    Peggle

    Why it matched: both puzzle, relaxing and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Casual, Puzzle and Arcade.

    Take your best shot with energizing arcade fun! Aim, shoot, clear the orange pegs, then sit back and cheer as 10 whimsical teachers guide you to Peggle greatness.

    Peggle at a glance
    Released2007StudioNot recorded
    Player sentiment98% positive of 14,434Price$4.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (98% of 14,434)

    Matches Super Hexagon on: 3 of 5 — Difficult, Great Soundtrack, Arcade

    Why players like it: Casual, Puzzle, Arcade, Singleplayer, Addictive — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Super Hexagon: $4.99 — $2.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Super Hexagon:CasualPuzzleArcadeAddictive2DDifficultGreat Soundtrack

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  16. 16

    Baba Is You

    Why it matched: both puzzle, relaxing and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Puzzle, Indie and Difficult.

    Baba Is You is a puzzle game where the rules you have to follow are present as blocks you can interact with. By manipulating them, you can change how the game works, repurpose things you find in the levels and cause surprising interactions!

    Baba Is You at a glance
    Released2019StudioHempuli Oy
    Player sentiment98% positive of 24,536Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.4/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (98% of 24,536)

    Matches Super Hexagon on: 3 of 5 — Difficult, Great Soundtrack, Indie

    Why players like it: Puzzle, Indie, Difficult, Singleplayer, Logic — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Super Hexagon: $14.99 — $12.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Super Hexagon:PuzzleIndieDifficult2DGreat SoundtrackMinimalistCasual

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  17. 17

    Muse Dash

    Why it matched: both relaxing and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Music, Rhythm and Casual.

    Paradise of parkour & rhythm game ★★★ — Muse Dash!!

    Muse Dash at a glance
    Released2019Studioperopero
    Player sentiment91% positive of 122,129Price$2.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: Very Positive (91% of 122,129)

    Matches Super Hexagon on: 4 of 5 — Difficult, Great Soundtrack, Indie, Arcade

    Why players like it: Music, Rhythm, Anime, Cute, Sexual Content — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Super Hexagon: $2.99 — about the same price

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Super Hexagon:MusicRhythmCasualGreat Soundtrack2DColorfulIndieDifficult

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  18. 18

    Puyo PuyoTetris

    Why it matched: both puzzle, relaxing and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Puzzle, Casual and Colorful.

    Two puzzle game juggernauts collide as global phenomenon Tetris® and SEGA’s famous Puyo Puyo™ combine in a super mash-up of ferocious competition, adorable looks, and addictive puzzle fun!

    Puyo PuyoTetris at a glance
    Released2018StudioSonic Team
    Player sentiment85% positive of 5,571Price$19.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: Very Positive (85% of 5,571)

    Matches Super Hexagon on: 3 of 5 — Difficult, Great Soundtrack, Arcade

    Why players like it: Puzzle, Casual, Competitive, Multiplayer, Action — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Super Hexagon: $19.99 — $17.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Super Hexagon:PuzzleCasualColorfulArcadeGreat Soundtrack2DDifficult

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  19. 19

    Beat Hazard

    Why it matched: both relaxing and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Rhythm, Music and 2D; released around the same time (2010).

    Experience your music collection like never before with this intense music driven arcade shooter. Each of your songs will have its own unique ebb and flow based on the music.

    Beat Hazard at a glance
    Released2010StudioCold Beam Games
    Player sentiment95% positive of 7,449Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 7,449)

    Matches Super Hexagon on: 2 of 5 — Indie, Arcade

    Why players like it: Rhythm, Music-Based Procedural Generation, Twin Stick Shooter, Bullet Hell, Shoot 'Em Up — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Super Hexagon: $9.99 — $7.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Super Hexagon:RhythmMusic2DIndieArcadeCasualColorfulReplay Value

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  20. 20

    World of Goo

    Why it matched: both puzzle, relaxing and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Puzzle, Indie and Great Soundtrack; released around the same time (2008).

    World of Goo is a multiple award winning physics based puzzle / construction game made entirely by two guys.

    World of Goo at a glance
    Released2008Studio2D Boy
    Player sentiment94% positive of 6,589Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 6,589)

    Matches Super Hexagon on: 3 of 5 — Difficult, Great Soundtrack, Indie

    Why players like it: Puzzle, Indie, Physics, Singleplayer, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Super Hexagon: $14.99 — $12.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Super Hexagon:PuzzleIndieGreat SoundtrackCasual2DDifficult

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  21. 21

    Braid

    Why it matched: both puzzle, relaxing and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Puzzle, Indie and 2D; released around the same time (2008).

    This is the original version of Braid from 2009, which may not work well on newer systems. For an updated version of the game with nicer graphics, more levels and a large amount of developer commentary, see Braid, Anniversary Edition.

    Braid at a glance
    Released2008StudioJonathan Blow
    Player sentiment93% positive of 9,957Price$14.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: Very Positive (93% of 9,957)

    Matches Super Hexagon on: 3 of 5 — Difficult, Great Soundtrack, Indie

    Why players like it: Puzzle-Platformer, Puzzle, 2D Platformer, Platformer, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Super Hexagon: $14.99 — $12.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Super Hexagon:PuzzleIndie2DGreat SoundtrackDifficultCasual

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  22. 22

    Ikaruga

    Why it matched: both puzzle and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Arcade, Great Soundtrack and Difficult.

    Shoot! Dodge! and... Get Hit!? "Ikaruga" is a vertical shoot 'em up that features an unique polarity-switching gameplay. Switch the ship's polarity and "get hit and absorb" enemy bullets! Achieve High Score with the chain bonus!

    Ikaruga at a glance
    Released2001StudioTreasure
    Player sentiment95% positive of 2,364Price$9.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive (95% of 2,364)

    Matches Super Hexagon on: 4 of 5 — Difficult, Great Soundtrack, Indie, Arcade

    Why players like it: Shoot 'Em Up, Bullet Hell, Arcade, Classic, Action — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Super Hexagon: $9.99 — $7.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Super Hexagon:ArcadeGreat SoundtrackDifficultIndieAddictive2DControllerPuzzle

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  23. 23

    The Witness

    Why it matched: both puzzle, relaxing and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Puzzle, Colorful and Indie; released around the same time (2016).

    You wake up, alone, on a strange island full of puzzles that will challenge and surprise you.

    The Witness at a glance
    Released2016StudioThekla, Inc.
    Player sentiment84% positive of 21,324Price$39.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: Very Positive (84% of 21,324)

    Matches Super Hexagon on: 3 of 5 — Difficult, Great Soundtrack, Indie

    Why players like it: Puzzle, Exploration, First-Person, Open World, Singleplayer — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Super Hexagon: $39.99 — $37.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Super Hexagon:PuzzleColorfulIndieDifficultCasualGreat Soundtrack

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  24. 24

    Tetris Effect: Connected

    Why it matched: both puzzle and relaxing; shares 8 player tags including Puzzle, Indie and Music.

    Tetris® Effect: Connected adds an all-new robust multiplayer expansion to the huge variety of addictive and innovative single-player modes that Tetris Effect is known for, with all-new co-op and competitive online and local multiplayer modes!

    Tetris Effect: Connected at a glance
    Released2021StudioMonstars Inc.
    Player sentiment94% positive of 9,007Price$39.99

    Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.1/10 · Steam: Very Positive (94% of 9,007)

    Matches Super Hexagon on: 2 of 5 — Indie, Arcade

    Why players like it: Puzzle, Family Friendly, Singleplayer, Multiplayer, Competitive — the tags Steam players apply most

    Price vs Super Hexagon: $39.99 — $37.00 pricier

    Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players

    Shared with Super Hexagon:PuzzleIndieMusicArcadeCasualScore AttackPsychedelicController

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Common questions

What game is most like Super Hexagon?

AudioSurf, on the evidence we have. It both puzzle and relaxing. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.

How is "similar to Super Hexagon" decided?

By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.

Are these ranked by quality?

No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Super Hexagon. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.

What else did the makers of Super Hexagon do?

VVVVVV is also from Terry Cavanagh, and appears in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.

Do you get paid for these recommendations?

No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.

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