Hextones (2021)

Developer: Nukearts Studio
Platforms: Windows, macOS
Genres: Casual, Indie, Strategy
Rating: 4.2 of 5, 79 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 1.1 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A calm but mentally engaging puzzle game where you carefully place colorful hexagonal tiles to match colors and symbols, feeling like a solo cosmic journey.

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What players say

Players praise the relaxing and strategic tile-matching, but many find it shallow and repetitive with no sense of progression beyond chasing high scores. Reviews are split: some enjoy the chill challenge, while others criticize the developer for trademark bullying and a lack of content.

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