Full game metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Steam app type | game |
| Steam App ID | 4611470 |
| Live current players | 0 |
| SteamPulse tracked peak | 1 |
| Live count (today's peak floor) | 0 |
| Price | $2.99 |
| Free to play | No |
| Discount | 0% |
| Original price USD | $2.99 |
| Current price USD | $2.99 |
| Release date | Jun 12, 2026 |
| Developer | Bandit Labs |
| Publisher | Bandit Labs |
| Owners estimated | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate minimum | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate maximum | Not available |
| Review type | Not available |
| Positive review percent | Not available |
| Positive reviews | 0 |
| Negative reviews | 0 |
| Total reviews | 0 |
| Steam recommendations | Not available |
| Achievements | 15 |
| Average playtime forever | Not available |
| Windows support | Yes |
| macOS support | No |
| Linux support | No |
| Parent game | Not available |
| Store URL | https://store.steampowered.com/app/4611470/ |
Short description
HexTrial is a casual sci-fi word puzzle where you build words on a hex grid, survive spreading Cognitive Failure Tiles, and adapt to shifting test phases under the watchful eye of a cold, sarcastic AI.
About this game
Wake up. Take the test. Survive the grid. HexTrial is a casual sci-fi word puzzle where every run is a mandatory cognitive evaluation overseen by C.O.R.E. , a cold and sarcastic AI. Build words on a hexagonal board, score big, and stay ahead of spreading Cognitive Failure Tiles that can fail the test. What begins as a simple word challenge quickly becomes a pressure test as the board grows more dangerous and the rules begin to change. Easy to understand but hard to master, HexTrial blends satisfying word-building with score-chasing tension, shifting phases, and a clean sci-fi identity. Every word matters. Every turn can make the board better… or much, much worse. Features Build words on a hex grid Create words from connected letter tiles in a fresh twist on classic word-building gameplay. Survive escalating board pressure Dangerous Cognitive Failure tiles spread as the run continues, forcing you to balance scoring with survival. Adapt to shifting test phases As you progress, the evaluation changes. New rules and new pressures force you to rethink how you play. Chase bigger scores Plan efficient words, manage risk, and push for higher scores with every run. Quick to start, hard to put down Jump into a short session for “one more run,” or dig in and master the system over time. A distinct sci-fi atmosphere Take your test under the watchful eye of C.O.R.E., an AI that is very invested in your performance and not especially concerned with your feelings.
Supported languages
English * , French, Italian, German, Portuguese - Portugal, Spanish - Latin America * languages with full audio support