Hex of Steel vs Second Front
Which one is worth buying now, with today's prices and each game's recommendation.
Hex of Steel wins 10 of 12 head-to-head metrics. Hex of Steel is $10.00 cheaper.
Metric by metric
The winner of each row gets a ✓. No row weighs more than another; the recommendation is calculated separately.
| Metric | Hex of Steel | Second Front |
|---|---|---|
| GameValio scoreRecommendation: Wait for Sale × Wait for Sale | 51 | 48 |
| Quality | 76 | 64 |
| Value | 45 | 49 |
| Popularity | 24 | 23 |
| Current Best Price (USD) | $24.99 | $34.99 |
| Steam Review Score | 95.2% positive | 79.2% positive |
| Average Concurrent Players (14 days) | 98 | 7 |
Where to buy
The 3 cheapest stores for each game
Hex of Steel
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Side by side over time
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Details and requirements
| Item | Hex of Steel | Second Front |
|---|---|---|
| Release date | August 31, 2020 | January 31, 2023 |
| Developers | War Frogs Studio | Hexdraw |
| Publishers | War Frogs Studio | MicroProse Software |
| Platforms | Linux, Windows, MacOs | Windows |
| OS (minimum) | Windows 10/11 (64-bit) | Windows 10 64-bit or newer |
| Processor (minimum) | Intel Core i5-6500 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 | Intel or AMD, Dual Core or better |
| Memory (minimum) | 8 GB RAM | 4 GB RAM |
| Graphics (minimum) | NVIDIA GTX 960 / AMD Radeon R9 280 | nVidia or AMD, 4GB of VRAM |
| Storage (minimum) | 1 GB available space | 4 GB available space |
| DirectX (minimum) | — | Version 11 |
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: Hex of Steel or Second Front?
Hex of Steel won the comparison against Second Front 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 Hex of Steel worth buying over Second Front?
Based on the metrics, Hex of Steel 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. Second Front currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.
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Analysis updated: Oct 24, 2026, 03:42 PM UTC