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The Hex

Developed by Daniel Mullins Games · Published by Daniel Mullins Games

Indie
StatusOut now ReleaseOct 16, 2018 Price$9.99 Metacritic81/100 Steam reviews4,432

At a glance

PlatformsWindows, macOS, Linux
ModesSingle-player
Price$9.99
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic81/100
Steam reviews4,432
Languages12
Achievements28
DLC6

Overview

An indie game by Daniel Mullins Games, published by Daniel Mullins Games — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “In a creaky old tavern, in a forgotten corner of the video-game universe, a storm is raging. An anonymous caller suggests that there is a murder plot. Six video game protagonists are the only plausible suspects...” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 94% positive of 4,957
Owners (est.)100000 – 200000
Peak players4
Player-voted tags:IndieSingleplayerStory RichMysteryPsychological HorrorPixel GraphicsDarkFunnyGreat Soundtrack2DRPGPuzzle

Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for The Hex.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows XP
  • Memory: 2 GB RAM
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

Recommended

  • OS *: Windows Vista / 7 / 8 / 10
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • DirectX: Version 9.0
  • Storage: 1 GB available space

Supported languages (12)

EnglishFrenchSpanish - SpainTurkishItalianGermanRussianPolishPortuguese - BrazilDutchJapaneseSimplified Chinese

The Hex FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is The Hex?

Steam classifies The Hex as a Indie game, developed by Daniel Mullins Games. In a creaky old tavern, in a forgotten corner of the video-game universe, a storm is raging. An anonymous caller suggests that there is a murder plot. Six video game protagonists are the only plausible suspects...

How much does The Hex cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists The Hex at $9.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is The Hex single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for The Hex: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is The Hex on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Hex for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is The Hex out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Oct 16, 2018.

What platforms is The Hex on?

The Hex is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is The Hex single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does The Hex cost?

Steam lists it at $9.99.

Does The Hex have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 28 achievements for The Hex.

What is The Hex's Metacritic score?

The Hex has a Metacritic score of 81/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made The Hex?

The Hex is developed by Daniel Mullins Games and published by Daniel Mullins Games.

Where to get The Hex

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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