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Hexarchy

Fast turn-based 4X strategy built around deckbuilding and short matches

Main Tank Software · Published by Yogscast Games, Gamersky Games · Released Oct 19, 2023

IndieSimulationStrategy

Reviews
Very Positive
82% of 1,652
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Playing now
46
peak 24h 58
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update
4 weeks ago
Aug 23, 2026

Free demo available, 0 playing it now: get the demo.

What is Hexarchy?

A turn-based, card-driven 4X strategy game played on hex maps in a historical setting. In short matches, you build cities, improve land, gather and trade resources, research technologies, shape your deck, construct wonders and armies, and compete through trade or conquest.

For you if...

  • +you want 4X matches that finish in about an hour
  • +you like civilizations built around different strategic approaches
  • +you want cooperative and competitive online play

Not for you if...

  • you prefer detailed empire management over streamlined systems
  • you dislike cards governing construction and technological progress

What players say

82% of 1,652 reviews are positive

Players praise the combination of 4X strategy and deckbuilding, along with the daily and weekly challenges. The most common complaints are the lack of a full campaign or diplomacy and limited skirmish variety and customization.

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Hexarchy

Hexarchy system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS
Windows 10 (64 bit)
Processor
Intel i5 / AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 2200G
Graphics
Integrated Graphics
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
2 GB available space

Recommended

OS
Windows 10 (64 bit)
Processor
Intel i5 / AMD Ryzen 3 Pro 2200G or higher
Graphics
Nvidia GTX 970 or AMD R9 390 or higher
Memory
8 GB RAM
Storage
2 GB available space

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Achievements
67
Steam features
Family Sharing

Steam Deck: Playable

  • Some in-game text is small and may be hard to read
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Text only: English, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Spain, Traditional Chinese.

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