10 Hardcore games like Super Hexagon that you should try

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We filtered the 35 games similar to Super Hexagon down to the 10 that fit the “Hardcore” category. DUET, The Talos Principle and Baba Is You top the list, ranked by affinity and similarity score to Super Hexagon.

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The best hardcore games like Super Hexagon

10 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Super Hexagon. Each one has been evaluated across 5 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1DUET

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloMeleeHardcore2DCasual

Steam👍 95%· 837RAWG👍 75%· 35

Year 2015Dev KumobiusPlaytime ~4hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ If you enjoyed Super Hexagon, expect puzzle design, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual

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#2The Talos Principle

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloHardcoreNarrativeSci-FiExploration

Steam👍 95%· 33KIGDB87· 12OC87· 58

Year 2014Dev Croteam · Devolver DigitalOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Like Super Hexagon, it's known for puzzle design, punishing difficulty and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, strong narrative focus and setting scifi, while skipping melee combat

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloHardcore2DCozyCasual

Steam👍 98%· 24KIGDB80· 5OC84· 30

Year 2019Dev hempuliOn Linux · Android · PC

✓ Shared with Super Hexagon: puzzle design, punishing difficulty and single-player focus

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, vibe casual and fantasy world, while skipping melee combat

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#4Patrick's Parabox

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloHardcore2DCasualIsometric

Steam👍 99%· 5.5KRAWG👍 89%· 35OC87· 11

Year 2022Dev Patrick TraynorPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Super Hexagon, it's known for puzzle design, punishing difficulty and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, vibe casual and visual isometric, while skipping melee combat

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#5Thumper

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeDark

Steam👍 92%· 4.4KIGDB84· 11OC84· 53

Year 2016Dev DroolOn PS4 · Android · PC

✓ If you enjoyed Super Hexagon, expect puzzle design, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, horror tension and strong narrative focus, while skipping visual 2d

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#6Helltaker: Artbook + Pancake Recipe

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloHardcore2DCozyNarrative

Steam👍 98%· 127KRAWG👍 82%· 559

Year 2020Dev vanripperPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Shared with Super Hexagon: puzzle design, punishing difficulty and single-player focus

≠ Its own twist: adventure storytelling, visual novel storytelling and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping melee combat

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloHardcore2DCozyNarrative

Steam👍 98%· 127KRAWG👍 82%· 559

Year 2020Dev vanripperPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Like Super Hexagon, it's known for puzzle design, punishing difficulty and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, visual novel storytelling and cozy, relaxing feel, while skipping melee combat

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloHardcore2DDarkNarrative

Steam👍 97%· 10KRAWG👍 71%· 26

Year 2017Dev Sean Young · SmashGamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Apple Macintosh

✓ If you enjoyed Super Hexagon, expect puzzle design, punishing difficulty and single-player focus

≠ Stands apart with adventure storytelling, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping melee combat

GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloMeleeHardcore2DCasual

Steam👍 91%· 121KRAWG👍 86%· 142MC73IGDB67· 3OC75· 19

Year 2018Dev X.D. NetworkPlaytime ~3hOn PC · iOS · Android

✓ Shared with Super Hexagon: puzzle design, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Stands apart with vibe casual, cozy, relaxing feel and setting anime

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#10Zup! S

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GenrePuzzleSubgenreLogic Puzzle

SoloMeleeHardcore2DCasual

Steam👍 97%· 16KRAWG👍 22%· 41

Year 2018Dev Quiet RiverPlaytime ~3hOn PC

✓ Like Super Hexagon, it's known for puzzle design, punishing difficulty and melee combat

≠ Where it differs: brings horror tension, vibe casual and vibe relaxing

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