hexceed (2021)

Developer: ToastieLabs
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Casual, Indie, Free To Play
Rating: 4.5 of 5, 2,752 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 7.6 hours
Where to get it: Steam

The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

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How it feels

A calm and methodical experience of revealing a hexagonal grid through logical deduction.

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What players say

Players describe this as Minesweeper reimagined on a hexagonal grid, making it both easier and more thoughtful than the original. They highlight hand-crafted levels that eliminate the guessing of classic Minesweeper, and the free base game plus affordable DLC adds hundreds of puzzles. It is praised as a calm way to pass time, especially on handheld devices like the Steam Deck.

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