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HEXADEL

Planetary Gears · 2026-04-24

Steam

ActionAdventureCasualIndieSimulationStrategy

Modes: Single player

Releases: Dec 22, 2025 (Linux), Dec 22, 2025 (PC (Microsoft Windows))

A unique and stylish neon drenched layered tower defence puzzle game. Minimalist chill tunes, and loads of possibilities to build the Citadel (Hexadel) of your dreams. Take it easy while outsmarting the ghost in the machine ⬡⬡⬡

HEXADEL is an Action, Adventure, Casual, and Indie game released in 2026, priced at $0.59, with a Mostly Positive sentiment (76% of 21 reviews).— census verdict as of 2026-10-12

76%
positive of 21 reviews
Mostly Positive
steam's rating (official)
$0.59
steam price (US)

Health check

Quiet
  • · 12 reviews in the last 8 weeks (~2/week).
  • · Review velocity up 500% vs the prior 8 weeks.
  • · Top 75% of 28,745 Action games in the census by review count.

Health tier since 2026-09-02

Review momentum

PositiveNegative
6620252026Week of 2025-12-23: 2 positiveWeek of 2025-12-30: 6 positiveWeek of 2026-01-20: 1 positiveWeek of 2026-02-03: 1 positiveWeek of 2026-02-24: 1 positiveWeek of 2026-04-21: 2 positiveWeek of 2026-04-21: 1 negativeWeek of 2026-06-09: 1 negative
Weekly review counts (Steam review histogram). Positive above the line, negative below.

Details

WindowsLinuxFull controller supportSingle-playerSteam AchievementsFull controller supportCustom Volume ControlsMouse Only OptionPlayable without Timed InputDualShock Controller SupportDualShock Controller SupportDualSense Controller SupportDualSense Controller Support1 DLC

1 supported languages: English

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