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Hexologic

PC (Microsoft Windows), iOS, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Android, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Linux • 2018

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Quick resume

Immerse yourself in the beautiful world of Hexologic. Solve challenging, yet rewarding puzzles, listen to relaxing music, dive deep into the game’s atmosphere and fall in love in with Sudoku again!

Global score

96/100

Genres

Casual, Indie, Strategy, Puzzle

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    Pros

    • Engaging and relaxing puzzle gameplay
    • Well-balanced difficulty curve
    • Pleasant visuals and ambient music
    • Level editor and steam workshop support
    • Good value especially on sale

    Cons

    • Short overall playtime
    • Lack of volume and ui options
    • Some puzzles require trial and error
    • Hard mode only removes visual feedback
    • No narrative or social features

    Analysis

    A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fantasy, Violence, Story, Thrill. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression, Fantasy, Survival.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

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

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players freely decide how to place dots in hexes and solve puzzles with logical deduction, with no forced routines."

    • Competence
      3

      "Puzzles provide a moderate challenge with increasing difficulty and feedback, rewarding skillful logical thinking."

    • Competition
      -4

      "Single-player puzzle game focused on personal progress without leaderboards or direct player comparison."

    • Continuation
      2

      "Players often complete the game in a few hours but enjoy replaying hard mode and special levels; some desire more content."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Entirely single-player experience with no multiplayer or cooperative elements."

    • Creativity
      2

      "Includes a level editor and Steam Workshop support allowing players to create and share puzzles."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No elements of exerting control or superiority over others; purely individual puzzle solving."

    • Escapism
      3

      "Relaxing and calming gameplay with ambient music provides a mental break and stress relief."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily for intrinsic interest and enjoyment of puzzles without external pressure."

    • Experimenting
      3

      "Players experiment with different dot placements and strategies to solve puzzles and explore mechanics."

    • Exploration
      1

      "Progression through different puzzle sets and mechanics offers some discovery, though environments are abstract."

    • Expression
      -3

      "Minimal customization; mostly standardized presentation with limited player expression."

    • Fantasy
      -5

      "Abstract, realistic puzzle mechanics without fictional or imaginative narrative elements."

    • Fellowship
      -5

      "No social or community gameplay; solitary puzzle experience."

    • Growth
      4

      "Players develop logical reasoning and mathematical skills through progressively challenging puzzles."

    • Health
      -5

      "Sedentary gameplay with no physical activity or health-related features."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention and logical thinking; not suited for passive or background play."

    • Intimacy
      -5

      "No social interactions or relationship-building features."

    • Leadership
      -5

      "No leadership or group management elements."

    • Progression
      3

      "Players progress through levels and unlock achievements, with some replayability in hard mode and extras."

    • Relaxation
      4

      "Calming music and smooth difficulty curve create a relaxing flow state during puzzle solving."

    • Sensation
      2

      "Pleasant visuals and ambient soundtrack provide mild sensory enjoyment without intense stimulation."

    • Status
      -5

      "No social recognition or status systems present."

    • Story
      -5

      "No narrative or story elements; purely abstract puzzle gameplay."

    • Strategy
      4

      "Requires logical reasoning, planning, and problem solving to complete puzzles."

    • Thrill
      -3

      "Low suspense or risk; gameplay is calm and predictable rather than thrilling."

    • Value
      3

      "Generally considered good value for price, especially on sale, with polished gameplay and replayability."

    • Violence
      -5

      "No violent or destructive content; entirely constructive puzzle solving."

    • Survival
      -5

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

    Where to buy

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    Last update: 29/04/2026