Hexteria (2021)

Developer: Red Bird Studios
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Genres: Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating: 4.6 of 5, 27 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 2.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A casual yet mentally engaging board game where you rotate hex tiles to outmaneuver opponents at a measured, thoughtful pace.

casualchallengingrelaxingcolorfulminimalisttacticalpuzzle-likecompetitive

What players say

Players praise Hexteria as a clever, abstract puzzle game that is simple to learn but offers a high skill ceiling through challenging AI and progression. Some note that unlocking power-ups can make later levels trivially easy, and several wish for a mobile port.

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