hexceed

hexceed

Released Jan 2021

A relaxing, hexagon based, puzzle game. An exciting new twist on a classic game without the element of guesswork! Use your critical thinking and our stimulating game mechanics to progress through hundreds of levels!

89% positive · 2,774 reviews
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence
Done
All announced content has been released
High confidence

Where to get it

Free on Steam

Evaluation

hexceed launched on January 15, 2021 as a free-to-play puzzle game and received five years of paid DLC content packs. On March 3, 2025, the developer explicitly announced Year 5 as "the fifth and final year of hexceed," outlining six DLC packs to be released throughout 2025. All six shipped as planned: Aquila (March 28), Centaurus (May 23), Capricornus (July 25), Cetus (September 26), Sirius (November 21), and Alphard (December 19). When the final pack, Alphard, released on December 19, 2025, the developer confirmed it was "the final DLC of hexceed," added a special 100% completion achievement, and thanked players for their support "all the way to the end." All 42 DLC entries in the store listing are marked as released, with no further content announced. The developer's birthday post on August 17, 2026 reaffirmed this, explicitly stating "we wrapped up DLC development last year" and noting that ongoing activity for hexceed consists only of porting to Xbox and Nintendo Switch — no new puzzle content. Bug-fix patches (such as the August 10, 2026 hotfix) continue for maintenance purposes, but the game's content is complete.
Evidence
Developer's 2026 birthday post confirms 'we wrapped up DLC development last year' for hexceed, with further activity limited to console ports (Xbox, Nintendo Switch), not new puzzle content.
news post · Aug 17, 2026 source development ending
high
Alphard DLC released and explicitly described as 'the final DLC of hexceed,' with a special 100% completion achievement added and thanks given 'for the love and support you have shown hexceed.'
news post · Dec 19, 2025 source development ending
high

Content

42 of 42 released · no outstanding content
Released
Dec 2025
Released
Nov 2025

Media

Details

Developer
Publisher
ToastieLabs
Achievements
250
Platform
Windows, macOS, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

Play

A modern twist on a classic puzzle game! Progress through hexes to uncover which spaces are safe and which spaces hide danger!
Relax and be rewarded!

Numbers show you how many dangers lie around the hexagon!
Play with just your mouse! Each click reveals even more information for you to progress through the level!

Mechanics

Learn about the special tiles that give you knowledge in new and intriguing ways!
Lines for directions, walls for blocking, and more for you to discover!
Find out what each mechanic gives you, as well as what it takes away!

Logical Answers

Every single tile has an answer!
Use your own critical thinking combined with the revealed information to correctly place each and every click!
Watch out if you click in the wrong hex!

Hours of content!

100s of levels!
Each level has its own unique layout, bringing a fresh puzzle for you to complete!
As you progress you will map out the world!
Either race to the end by collecting all the milestones, or take the scenic route to visit each and every one of the side levels along your way!

Last evaluated Sep 30, 2026
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