Hexcells (2014)
- Developer
- Matthew Brown
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Genres
- Casual, Indie, Strategy
- Rating
- 4.8 of 5, 5,908 player ratings
- Typical playtime
- about 2.5 hours
- Where to get it
- Steam
How it feels
a calm but challenging puzzle game where you methodically deduce each hexagon's state in a minimalist, ambient setting.
minimalistrelaxinglogic puzzleambientdifficulttouch-friendlyhex gridshort
What players say
Players compare it to minesweeper with hexagons and extra logic rules, and they love that no guessing is ever required. The game is short, about one to two hours, with soothing music and satisfying audio design. Some wish it were longer or had more levels.
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