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Hex of Steel

Hex of Steel overview

War Frogs Studio | Aug 31, 2020 | game

Released

121players observed · 22 September 2026 - 18:54:17 UTC

IndieStrategyWorld War IITurn-Based StrategyMilitarySteam Store

  • Latest observed players121 · 22 September 2026 - 18:54:17 UTC
  • SteamPulse tracked peak169
  • Units sold (VGI)27,120
  • Revenue (VGI)$438,000
  • Review score96% positive

Hex of Steel dated player observations, monthly player trends, reviews, and game metadata are tracked on SteamPulse.

  • Latest observed players121 · 22 September 2026 - 18:54:17 UTC
  • SteamPulse tracked peak169
  • Units sold (VGI)27,120
  • Revenue (VGI)$438,000
  • Review score96% positive
  • Total reviews816
  • Release dateAug 31, 2020
  • DeveloperWar Frogs Studio
  • PublisherWar Frogs Studio

Genres: Indie, Strategy

Company pages: Developer: War Frogs StudioPublisher: War Frogs Studio

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Game overview

Overview

Hex of Steel comes from War Frogs Studio and is published by War Frogs Studio. It arrived on Steam on Aug 31, 2020, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows, macOS, Linux, and Steam so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

Hex of Steel's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 121 players at 22 September 2026 - 18:54:17 UTC, with a tracked peak near 169. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 96% positive across 816 reviews.

Language and system requirements

Hex of Steel is available in 22 languages including:

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainCzechDutchFinnishGreekJapaneseKoreanPolishRussianSimplified ChineseSwedishPortuguese - PortugalNorwegianTurkishCatalanPortuguese - BrazilUkrainianTraditional Chinese

3 regional rating boards including dejus, steam germany, and igrs

PlatformTypeOSProcessorMemoryGraphicsStorage
WindowsMinimumNot listedIntel Core i3-2100 / AMD FX-43004 GB RAMIntel HD 4000 / AMD Radeon R5 230 / NVIDIA GeForce GT 7101 GB available space
WindowsRecommendedWindows 10/11 (64-bit)Intel Core i5-6500 / AMD Ryzen 3 12008 GB RAMNVIDIA GTX 960 / AMD Radeon R9 2801 GB available space
macOSMinimummacOS High Sierra or higher (10.13+)Apple Silicon or Intel i54 GB RAMIntel HD Graphics 4000 (or equivalent)1 GB available space
macOSRecommendedmacOS High Sierra or higher (10.13+)Apple Silicon or Intel i78 GB RAMDedicated GPU (AMD Radeon Pro 560X / Apple M1)1 GB available space
LinuxMinimumUbuntu 18.04+ (64-bit)Intel Core i3-2100 / AMD FX-43004 GB RAMOpenGL 3.2+ Compatible GPU (Intel HD 4000 / NVIDIA GT 710 / AMD R5 230)1 GB available space
LinuxRecommendedUbuntu 20.04+ (64-bit)Intel Core i5-6500 / AMD Ryzen 3 12008 GB RAMNVIDIA GTX 960 / AMD Radeon R9 2801 GB available space

Sales, recommendations, and streams

Hex of Steel has sold up to 27,120 units and has 864 Steam recommendations. The estimated VGI revenue is $438,000. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

Detailed game overview

Hex of Steel overview details

Hex of Steel combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

Command the war, forge history... Immerse yourself in Hex of Steel, a fresh and innovative WWII wargame that spans all major fronts. Command your forces across Europe, Africa, and the Pacific in a game that marries deep strategic gameplay with cutting-edge mechanics. Born from passion. What started as a Kickstarter dream with just €53 has evolved into a deeply engaging strategy game, a testament to the determination and passion of its creators. Hex of Steel is more than just another war game—it's a labor of love crafted with the input of a dedicated community. Why Hex of Steel Stands Out? Constant Evolution : Over 400 updates and counting. Hex of Steel is continuously refined and improved, ensuring a fresh and balanced experience with every playthrough. Dynamic AI : Engage with an AI that reacts to your every move, providing a challenging and fair experience without ever resorting to cheats. Expansive Scenarios : Command your units across massive, meticulously crafted maps that cover Europe, North Africa, the Pacific, and beyond. Playthrough Customization : Tailor your strategy with over 50 policies and doctrines, from military tactics to occupation strategies. Toggle optional settings like zone of control, realistic supplies, and fog of war to suit your style. Epic Campaigns : Lead your core units through branching, dynamic campaigns that allow you to rewrite military history. Cross-Platform Play : Seamlessly battle friends across PC and mobile platforms with cross-platform multiplayer (Yes! The game also is available on iOS and Android). Limitless Creativity : De…

SteamPulse editorial summary

Hex of Steel is listed as a game with $24.99. It supports Windows, macOS, and Linux, belongs to Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, and Shared/Split Screen Co-op, and is associated with Indie and Strategy. SteamPulse's latest observation records 121 players at 22 September 2026 - 18:54:17 UTC, a tracked peak of 169, and 96% positive reviews.

Overview facts

FieldValue
GameHex of Steel
Steam App ID1240630
Typegame
Release dateAug 31, 2020
DeveloperWar Frogs Studio
PublisherWar Frogs Studio
Price$24.99
PlatformsWindows, macOS, and Linux
GenresIndie, Strategy
CategoriesSingle-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Shared/Split Screen, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Workshop, Camera Comfort, Custom Volume Controls, Adjustable Difficulty, Mouse Only Option, Playable without Timed Input, Save Anytime, Steam Cloud, Stats, Steam Leaderboards, Includes level editor, Family Sharing
Supported languagesEnglish, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Czech, Dutch, Finnish, Greek, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Swedish, Portuguese - Portugal, Norwegian, Turkish, Catalan, Portuguese - Brazil, Ukrainian, Traditional Chinese
WebsiteOfficial website

Player and review overview

MetricValue
Latest observed players121 · 22 September 2026 - 18:54:17 UTC
SteamPulse tracked peak169
Positive reviews784
Negative reviews32
Total reviews816
Positive percent96%
Review typeOverwhelmingly Positive
Recommendations864
Average playtimeNot available

SteamPulse record freshness

FieldValue
Steam release dateAug 31, 2020
Official Steam feed update (UTC)16 September 2026 - 14:26:02 UTC
SteamPulse last record update (UTC)22 September 2026 - 18:54:17 UTC
Live player count updated (UTC)22 September 2026 - 18:54:17 UTC
Store metadata updated (UTC)22 September 2026 - 18:54:17 UTC

Highlighted achievements

AchievementDescription
One‑Unit Army — BronzeNo description
One‑Unit Army — SilverNo description
One‑Unit Army — GoldNo description
World Tour — BronzeNo description
World Tour — SilverNo description
First StripeNo description
Gone but Not ForgottenNo description
Scenario SmithNo description
World Tour — GoldNo description
War Chest — BronzeNo description

References

Official and third-party reference links for checking this Steam app outside SteamPulse.

ReferenceLink
SteamPulse canonicalhttps://steampulse.org/game/1240630
Steam Storehttps://store.steampowered.com/app/1240630/
Steam Communityhttps://steamcommunity.com/app/1240630
PCGamingWiki search
IGDB searchSearch IGDB for Hex of Steel

Game FAQ

Real questions answered from SteamPulse data, including live players, monthly momentum, review sentiment, regional audience signals, Twitch activity, and current Steam pricing.

What is the latest observed Steam activity for Hex of Steel?

Hex of Steel's latest SteamPulse observation records 121 players at 22 September 2026 - 18:54:17 UTC, with a tracked peak of 169 concurrent players in the available SteamPulse record. The tracked peak is the highest value stored by SteamPulse and may not cover activity from before tracking began.

Is Hex of Steel growing or declining recently?

September 2026 is still in progress. The month-to-date average is 74 players; the highest observed daily value is 125 players. Available values are provisional and will continue changing until the UTC month closes. The completed comparison month is August 2026.

What country-level audience data is available for Hex of Steel?

In the observed sample of public reviewer profiles with a visible country, the leading shares are United States (39.2%), Sweden (7.8%), Canada (7.8%). The separate directional player-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (34.3%), Canada (6.6%), Sweden (6.4%). The directional follower-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (43.7%), Canada (6.5%), Sweden (6%). The directional wishlist-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (30.3%), China (7.7%), Canada (6.1%). Only the reviewer view is based on observed public profile countries; the other percentages are modeled relative weights, not verified account locations or country-level user counts.

What does the Steam review footprint look like for Hex of Steel?

Hex of Steel currently sits at 96% positive across 816 Steam reviews tracked by SteamPulse, including 784 positive reviews and 32 negative reviews. Steam labels the current review summary as Overwhelmingly Positive.

How much follower and Twitch attention does Hex of Steel have?

Hex of Steel currently has about 3K tracked Steam followers as of 25 January 2026 - 00:00:00 UTC. On Twitch, SteamPulse is matching roughly 0 live viewers across 0 active streams for the game's category.

What is the current Steam price for Hex of Steel?

Hex of Steel is currently listed at $24.99 on Steam. SteamPulse uses the current store snapshot and historical price records to show whether the page is at full price or in a discounted window. Steam recommendations currently stand near 864, which helps add market context around that price.

Reviews, pricing, and metadata

Review summary

Overwhelmingly Positive

96% positive, 784 positive, 32 negative

Price and discount

$24.99

Platforms

Windows, Mac, Linux

Categories

Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Co-op

Achievements

137

Platform releases
  • Steam 5 March 2020

DLC and packages

Steam bundles

Indie WargamersBundle #22647 - 15% off$64.56Masters of WarBundle #44569 - 10% off$44.98
Hex of Steel - Support packThis DLC has been made for those who want to go the extra mile (or kilometer) to support my work and get something in return : 5 new original soundtracks made by the same artist (Anthony Mikhailovsky).dlc #1484260$4.99
Hex of SteelBuy Hex of Steel #430565$24.99

System requirements

Minimum requirements

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS *: Windows 7/8/10/11 (64-bit) Processor: Intel Core i3-2100 / AMD FX-4300 Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Intel HD 4000 / AMD Radeon R5 230 / NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 Storage: 1 GB available space

Recommended requirements

Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: Windows 10/11 (64-bit) Processor: Intel Core i5-6500 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: NVIDIA GTX 960 / AMD Radeon R9 280 Storage: 1 GB available space

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