Hand of Hexes (2026)

Developer: emmdieh
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Genres: Action, Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating: 5.0 of 5, 23 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 48 minutes
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A quick, strategic action game where players compete in hex-based matches with a casual, approachable feel.

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What players say

Players enjoy this text-free tower defense deckbuilder for its cute art and chaotic maze-building strategy, though the first run feels easy and late-game builds become restrictive. The lack of text is initially confusing but quickly becomes intuitive, while the click-to-pet cat is a frequent highlight.

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