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Hexcells Plus

Minimalist logic puzzles on a hex grid, with tougher challenges

Matthew Brown · Released Feb 19, 2014

CasualIndieStrategy

Reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
95% of 2,410
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
9
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
6 years ago
Aug 24, 2020
Minimum PC
Shader Model 2.0+
2 GB RAM
Full requirements

What is Hexcells Plus?

This single-player follow-up has 36 logic puzzles, more challenging than those in the first game. You solve each one by reasoning through a grid of hexagonal cells.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy quiet games that demand careful deduction
  • +you want a compact set of challenging puzzles

Not for you if...

  • −you want puzzles that stay easy throughout
  • −you prefer action over focused problem solving

What players say

95% of 2,410 reviews are positive

Players praise the tougher puzzles and say the solutions can be deduced without guessing. Some complain that later puzzles feel cluttered or seem to require guesses.

Screenshots and trailer

Hexcells Plus screenshot 1

Hexcells Plus system requirements

Minimum: Shader Model 2.0+, 2 GB RAM.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP or later
Processor
2.0Ghz+
Graphics
Shader Model 2.0+
Memory
2 GB RAM

Does Hexcells Plus have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Hexcells Plus run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
6
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing
Languages
Text only: English, French, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese.

Does Hexcells Plus use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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