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HexcellsVSHexcells Infinite

Which game gives you more value right now? Every metric, head to head.

Hexcells

Hexcells

Quality
77Popularity
30Value
42
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 2 days
$2.99
Buy Now
VS
Hexcells Infinite

Hexcells Infinite

Quality
77Popularity
29Value
42
SteamBetter Deal· Steam
in 18 days
$4.99
Buy Now

Too Close to Call

Both games performed nearly identically across all metrics

5
Hexcells
5 of 10 metrics
Hexcells Infinite
5 of 10 metrics
5

Head-to-Head Metrics

Direct metric-by-metric comparison: winner determined by count, no weighting

Value
Pricing & Deals
Current Best Price (USD)
$2.99 Wins
$4.99 -
Sales Frequency
5 price changes -
6 price changes Wins
Quality
Critical & User Reception
Steam Review Score
97% positive Wins
96.9% positive -
Total Steam Reviews
5.1K Wins
4.1K -
Positive Steam Reviews
4.9K Wins
4.0K -
Negative Steam Reviews
154 -
126 Wins
Popularity
Community & Activity
Average Concurrent Players (14 days)
5 -
168 Wins
Steam Recommendations
5.0K Wins
4.1K -
Features
Features & Content
Achievements
6 -
7 Wins
Supported Languages
9 languages
9 languages
Release Date
Feb 2014 -
Sep 2014 Wins
GameValio Recommendation
Wait for SaleHexcells

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

Wait for SaleHexcells Infinite

Hold off for now. History suggests a better price is likely still coming.

Statistics Over Time

Side-by-side historical trends: same time range, same scale

Time Range:
Hexcells
Hexcells Infinite

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

Hexcells

1 Store
Steam
Steam$2.99Buy Now
Hexcells Infinite

Hexcells Infinite

1 Store
Steam
Steam$4.99Buy Now

Score Breakdown

How each game scores across quality, popularity, and affordability

Hexcells

Quality

Most players came away satisfied — more positives than negatives.

97% positive (5,067 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
5,067 reviews — solid data foundation

Value

A bit steep right now — worth waiting for a bigger sale.

$2.99 — very accessible price

Popularity

Declining player base — could be a problem for multiplayer-dependent games.

-67% player drop
1 concurrent players — niche audience

Hexcells Infinite

Quality

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

97% positive (4,110 reviews) — overwhelmingly positive
4,110 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.

-6% minor player decrease
178 concurrent players — smaller but active

Game Details

Release information and metadata

Game DetailsHexcellsHexcells Infinite
Release Date
February 19, 2014
September 1, 2014
Developers
Matthew Brown
Matthew Brown
Publishers
Matthew Brown
Matthew Brown
Platforms
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Linux, Windows, MacOs
Achievements
6
7

Frequently Asked Questions

Which is better: Hexcells or Hexcells Infinite?

Hexcells and Hexcells Infinite are extremely close, with nearly identical results across all metrics. Both are excellent choices.

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 worth buying over Hexcells Infinite?

Based on the metrics, Too Close to Call 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. Too Close to Call currently scores better on value relative to its quality and price.

Analysis updated: Jul 20, 2026, 06:48 PM UTC

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