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Hexcells Infinite

PC (Microsoft Windows), Linux, Mac, iOS • 2014

Should you play it?

Hexcells Infinite is an ambient logic puzzle game for PC, Mac and Linux.

What works
  • Infinite replayability with procedural puzzle generator
  • Challenging and well-designed handcrafted puzzles
  • Calming ambient music and minimalist visuals
  • No guessing required, purely logical deduction
  • Ability to create and share custom puzzles
Things to keep in mind
  • Randomly generated puzzles less elegant and challenging than handcrafted
  • Lack of multiplayer or social interaction
  • Some players find late levels very difficult and frustrating
  • Minimal customization and expression options
  • No narrative or story elements

What to play next

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Top picks

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  • Hexcells Plus

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Hidden Gems

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  • Unium

  • Strata

  • Everyday Genius: SquareLogic
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Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Why this game works” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

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Hexcells Infinite: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Fantasy, Story, Thrill. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Idle. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Fantasy.

Why this game works

A motivational profile of the game, with the closest similar game for each player motivation.

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  • Competence

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  • Competition

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    "Focus is on individual puzzle solving without leaderboards or ranked modes; players compete against puzzles and personal bests rather than others."

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  • Continuation

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    "Many reviews mention long playtimes, infinite puzzle generation, and habitual play, indicating strong desire to continue playing."

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  • Creativity

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    "Includes a feature to create and import custom puzzles, allowing some creative input beyond standard play."

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  • Domination

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  • Escapism

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    "Players use the game as a relaxing, immersive escape with calming music and atmosphere, away from real-life stress."

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  • Expectation

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    "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment of logic puzzles."

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  • Experimenting

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    "Multiple modes and puzzle challenges encourage trying new strategies and approaches."

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  • Exploration

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  • Expression

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  • Fantasy

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  • Growth

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    "Strong learning curve with skill acquisition and mastery emphasized; players improve over time."

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  • Health

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  • Idle

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    "Often played in short, casual sessions as a relaxing background or filler activity."

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  • Intimacy

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  • Leadership

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  • Progression

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    "Players progress through levels and unlock infinite puzzle mode and achievements, reflecting accumulation of accomplishments."

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  • Relaxation

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    "Highly relaxing and chill gameplay with soothing music and low pressure, promoting flow state."

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  • Status

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  • Story

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  • Violence

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    "No violence or destructive gameplay; focus is on constructive logical deduction."

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  • Survival

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    "No survival or threat elements; stable, low-risk puzzle environment."

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