hexceed

Free hex-grid logic puzzles with Minesweeper-style clues and special tiles

ToastieLabs · Released Jan 15, 2021

Reviews: Very Positive; 90% of 2,768
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 83% of 12 in 30 days
Playing now: 24; right now
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 1 month ago; Aug 10, 2026

What is hexceed?

A top-down, single-player puzzle game played on a hexagonal grid. Click tiles to uncover safe spaces while avoiding hidden hazards, using numbered clues and special tiles such as directional lines and blocking walls. Work through hundreds of levels on a world map, including optional side levels.

For you if...

+you enjoy quiet puzzles you can play in short sessions
+you like using number clues to make careful decisions
+you want optional side levels alongside a main path

Not for you if...

−you prefer action over slow, clue-based deduction
−you want frequent new mechanics rather than many similar levels

What players say

90% of 2,768 reviews are positive · 83% of 12 in the last 30 days

Players praise the large selection of free levels and the extra rules added to Minesweeper-style puzzles. Some complain that levels become repetitive or too easy, and others object to paid DLC for additional worlds and certain achievements.

Screenshots and trailer

hexceed system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 8.1
Processor: Intel i5
Graphics: Nvidia GTX960
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 3 GB available space
DirectX: Version 12

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements: 250
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing

Steam Deck: Verified

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

Multiplayer and co-op

Single-player

Languages

Text only: English, French, Italian, German, Dutch, Finnish, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Spanish - Latin America.