HEADLINER vs The Hex
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
The Hex wins 11 of 13 head-to-head metrics. The Hex is $2.58 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | HEADLINER | The Hex |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Maybe × Maybe | 59 | 65 |
| Quality | 62 | 89 |
| Value | 62 | 67 |
| Popularity | 48 | 30 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $3.74 | $1.16 |
| Steam Review Score | 76% positive | 94.4% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 0 | 14 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Side by side over time
HEADLINERThe Hex
Details and requirements
| Item | HEADLINER | The Hex |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | October 3, 2017 | October 16, 2018 |
| Developers | Unbound Creations | Daniel Mullins Games |
| Publishers | Unbound Creations | Daniel Mullins Games |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Linux, Windows, MacOs |
| OS (minimum) | Win10 | Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10 |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel i5+ | — |
| Memory (minimum) | 1 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | Geforce GTX 670 or newer | — |
| DirectX (minimum) | Version 9.0c | Version 9.0 |
| Storage (minimum) | 300 MB available space | 1 GB available space |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: HEADLINER or The Hex?
The Hex won the comparison against HEADLINER based on the head-to-head metric breakdown. Check the metrics table above for a full side-by-side analysis.
How is the comparison calculated?
The comparison winner is determined objectively by counting which game wins more individual metrics in the head-to-head table. No weighting is applied. The GameValio Recommendation shown separately is our own suggestion for each game, based on a weighted score that combines quality (reviews), popularity (player counts), and affordability (price vs value) into a score out of 100. These are two different things: the comparison is objective, the recommendation is GameValio's opinion.
Is HEADLINER worth buying over The Hex?
Based on the metrics, The Hex won the direct comparison. However, also check the GameValio Recommendation for each game and the price comparison table to make the most informed purchase decision.
Which game has better player reviews?
Review score trends and volume over time are shown in the charts section above. The game with consistently higher positive ratios has stronger community reception.
Which game offers better value for money?
The affordability score and price comparison table above highlight the best deals. The Hex currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 01:49 PM UTC