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Which is the smarter buy right now? We crunched all the metrics.

Hexcells Infinite

Hexcells Infinite

Quality
77Popularity
29Value
42
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
Ends in≈24d
$4.99
Buy Now
VS
Paint it Back

Paint it Back

Quality
77Popularity
22Value
40
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
$7.99
Buy Now

Winner

Hexcells Infinite wins the comparison based on the metrics. Takes 7 of 11 head-to-head metrics.

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

7
Hexcells Infinite
7 of 11 metrics
Paint it Back
4 of 11 metrics
4

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric breakdown · no weights applied

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$4.99 Wins
$7.99 -
Sales Frequency
5 price changes Wins
1 price changes -
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
97% positive -
97.3% positive Wins
Total Steam Reviews
4.1K Wins
517 -
Positive Steam Reviews
4.0K Wins
503 -
Negative Steam Reviews
124 -
14 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
179 Wins
5 -
Steam Recommendations
4.1K Wins
516 -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
7 -
20 Wins
Supported Languages
9 languages Wins
1 languages -
Release Date
Sep 2014 -
Oct 2015 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleHexcells Infinite

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Wait for SalePaint it Back

Not the best time to jump in. Prices tend to drop, and this one hasn't hit its sweet spot yet.

Statistics Over Time

Synchronized historical data for both games

Time Range:
Hexcells Infinite
Paint it Back

Player Count Trends

— Concurrent players over time

Review Score Trends

— Positive review ratio over time

Review Volume Trends

— Total reviews accumulated over time

Price Comparison

Current deals and best prices side by side

Hexcells Infinite

Hexcells Infinite

1 Store
Steam
Steam$4.99Buy Now
Paint it Back

Paint it Back

1 Store
Steam
Steam$7.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

Side-by-side value analysis for each game

Hexcells Infinite

Quality

Well received by the community, with more hits than misses.

97% positive (4,085 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
4,085 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

Value isn't great at this price — better opportunities expected.

$4.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

Low popularity — few active players and little community discussion.

+22% player growth
207 concurrent players — smaller but active

Paint it Back

Quality

Solid title that pleased most of its audience — general consensus is positive.

97% positive (517 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
517 reviews — decent but potentially skewed

Value

Not the right time to buy — wait for at least 50% off.

$7.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

Lost much of its active player base — community is quiet.

-43% player decline
4 concurrent players — niche audience

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsHexcells InfinitePaint it Back
Release Date
September 1, 2014
October 14, 2015
Developers
Matthew Brown
Casual Labs
Publishers
Matthew Brown
Casual Labs
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
7
20

System Requirements

PC minimum and recommended specs

Hexcells Infinite

No PC requirements data available

Paint it Back

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: XP / Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
  • Processor: Intel Core 2 Duo
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Any 3D capable card
  • DirectX: Version 9.0c
  • Storage: 195 MB available space

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Hexcells Infinite or Paint it Back?

Hexcells Infinite won the comparison against Paint it Back 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 Hexcells Infinite worth buying over Paint it Back?

Based on the metrics, Hexcells Infinite 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. Hexcells Infinite currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jun 7, 2026, 06:31 AM UTC

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