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Hex of Steel
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Hex of Steel player count chart
Hex of Steel has a small but active player base. 103 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been growing (up 15% on the month before).
History from Mar 1, 2020
Hex of Steel monthly player count
| Month | Avg. players | % Gain | Peak players |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | 89 | -11% | 152 |
| October 2026 | 100 | +14.94% | 171 |
| September 2026 | 87 | +8.84% | 160 |
| August 2026 | n/a | -25.38% | 147 |
| July 2026 | n/a | +18.67% | 197 |
| June 2026 | n/a | -4.6% | 166 |
| May 2026 | n/a | +10.13% | 174 |
| April 2026 | n/a | -7.6% | 158 |
| March 2026 | n/a | -7.07% | 171 |
| February 2026 | n/a | +25.17% | 184 |
| January 2026 | n/a | +19.51% | 147 |
| December 2025 | n/a | -13.38% | 123 |
| November 2025 | n/a | -37.17% | 142 |
| October 2025 | n/a | -34.11% | 226 |
| September 2025 | n/a | +220.56% | 343 |
| August 2025 | n/a | -2.73% | 107 |
| July 2025 | n/a | -3.51% | 110 |
| June 2025 | n/a | -14.29% | 114 |
| May 2025 | n/a | +37.11% | 133 |
| April 2025 | n/a | -3.96% | 97 |
| March 2025 | n/a | -4.72% | 101 |
| February 2025 | n/a | -10.92% | 106 |
| January 2025 | n/a | +3.48% | 119 |
| December 2024 | n/a | +9.52% | 115 |
| November 2024 | n/a | -5.41% | 105 |
| October 2024 | n/a | +23.33% | 111 |
| September 2024 | n/a | -15.09% | 90 |
| August 2024 | n/a | -13.82% | 106 |
| July 2024 | n/a | +17.14% | 123 |
| June 2024 | n/a | +36.36% | 105 |
| May 2024 | n/a | -10.47% | 77 |
| April 2024 | n/a | +30.3% | 86 |
| March 2024 | n/a | -2.94% | 66 |
| February 2024 | n/a | +6.25% | 68 |
| January 2024 | n/a | +8.47% | 64 |
| December 2023 | n/a | -10.61% | 59 |
| November 2023 | n/a | +8.2% | 66 |
| October 2023 | n/a | +29.79% | 61 |
| September 2023 | n/a | +14.63% | 47 |
| August 2023 | n/a | -19.61% | 41 |
| July 2023 | n/a | -5.56% | 51 |
| June 2023 | n/a | -6.9% | 54 |
| May 2023 | n/a | +9.43% | 58 |
| April 2023 | n/a | -3.64% | 53 |
| March 2023 | n/a | +22.22% | 55 |
| February 2023 | n/a | +2.27% | 45 |
| January 2023 | n/a | -4.35% | 44 |
| December 2022 | n/a | +15% | 46 |
| November 2022 | n/a | -13.04% | 40 |
| October 2022 | n/a | +15% | 46 |
| September 2022 | n/a | +8.11% | 40 |
| August 2022 | n/a | +19.35% | 37 |
| July 2022 | n/a | -13.89% | 31 |
| June 2022 | n/a | -5.26% | 36 |
| May 2022 | n/a | -11.63% | 38 |
| April 2022 | n/a | +16.22% | 43 |
| March 2022 | n/a | +2.78% | 37 |
| February 2022 | n/a | -12.2% | 36 |
| January 2022 | n/a | +10.81% | 41 |
| December 2021 | n/a | +2.78% | 37 |
| November 2021 | n/a | +28.57% | 36 |
| October 2021 | n/a | +7.69% | 28 |
| September 2021 | n/a | -13.33% | 26 |
| August 2021 | n/a | +11.11% | 30 |
| July 2021 | n/a | +12.5% | 27 |
| June 2021 | n/a | +9.09% | 24 |
| May 2021 | n/a | -12% | 22 |
| April 2021 | n/a | +0% | 25 |
| March 2021 | n/a | +25% | 25 |
| February 2021 | n/a | +53.85% | 20 |
| January 2021 | n/a | +18.18% | 13 |
| December 2020 | n/a | -8.33% | 11 |
| November 2020 | n/a | +9.09% | 12 |
| October 2020 | n/a | +57.14% | 11 |
| September 2020 | n/a | +75% | 7 |
| August 2020 | n/a | -20% | 4 |
| July 2020 | n/a | +0% | 5 |
| June 2020 | n/a | +25% | 5 |
| May 2020 | n/a | +33.33% | 4 |
| April 2020 | n/a | -40% | 3 |
| March 2020 | n/a | n/a | 5 |
How many people are playing Hex of Steel?
103 people are playing Hex of Steel on Steam right now. That makes it the #3,124 most played game on Steam at the moment. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 130 players. Today's peak is 10% below its 30-day average daily peak of 144.
Hex of Steel player count trend
Over the last 30 days Hex of Steel averaged a daily peak of 144 players, up 15% compared with the 30 days before (125). Its highest point this month (171) is 20% above the same period last year (142). In its first month after release (Mar 1, 2020) it peaked at 5 players. Today's player count is 30% of its all-time peak of 343, set on Sep 1, 2025.
Best time to play Hex of Steel
Based on the last 14 days, Hex of Steel is busiest around 20:00 UTC (3 PM in New York) and quietest around 05:00 UTC (12 AM in New York), when about 55% fewer people are online. For the fastest matchmaking, play close to the peak hour.
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Hex of Steel players by hour and weekday
When Hex of Steel has the most players online, by weekday and hour, shown in your time zone. Busy hours mean faster matchmaking and fuller servers; quiet hours are best for solo play.
Average players for each hour of the week over the last 28 days, from our Steam player counts.
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About Hex of Steel
Hex of Steel is a refreshing WWII wargame covering all fronts featuring a certain amount of original mechanics. Fight in solo against finally a decent AI throughout Europe, Africa or the Pacific, or against a friend in the cross-platform PBEM or real time multiplayer. Coop is also an option!
- Developer
- War Frogs Studio
- Released
- Mar 1, 2020
- Genre
- Indie, Strategy
- Steam Deck
- Playable
- Languages
- 22 languages
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Hex of Steel price history
Good time to buy? No sale seen yet. Hex of Steel costs $24.99 and we have not recorded a discount for it so far.Next Steam sale: Steam Winter Sale, Dec 17 to Jan 4. See the countdown
US price on Steam. Checked daily.
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Hex of Steel reviews over time
Positive and negative Steam user reviews per month, from Steam's review history.
Hex of Steel achievements
Hex of Steel has 137 Steam achievements. On average a player has unlocked 9.5% of them; the rarest, Pacific 1945, Axis, is held by 0.0% of players.
Counter CultureToggle the NATO counters.68.3%
Make ’Em Run!Make an enemy unit retreat.63.7%
Starve ’Em OutReduce the enemy’s fuel or ammo stockpile to 054.7%
The Old SwitcherooSwap the positions of two units.53.2%
Bring the HeatPurchase a unit with a flamethrower.48.9%
Bob the DestroyerBomb a city or demolish a bridge.47.5%
War Chest, BronzeHold 5,000 money in the bank.42.7%
Science!Start researching a unit for the first time.42.2%
Motor Pool, Go!Motorize a unit for the first time.41.7%
Watch Your Step!Step on a land mine.37.1%
Track Attack!Mechanize a unit for the first time.35.2%
Boots on the Ground!Perform your first paratrooper drop.34.0%
WarmongerDeclare war on another country using the diplomacy menu.33.9%
Workshop WandererSubscribe to at least one item in the workshop.30.4%
Casualty Report, BronzeLose 10 units.29.2%
Generous BenefactorTransfer any of your units to an ally.28.5%
Strength in numbersInvite another country to join your faction using the diplomacy menu.27.3%
World Tour, BronzeMove a single unit onto 100 different tiles.25.4%
Eureka!Complete your first research.22.8%
White Flag MomentMake an enemy unit surrender.21.8%
War Chest, SilverHold 10,000 money in the bank.21.5%
Ship KillerEquip a plane with a torpedo.20.4%
Crush the RebellionDestroy an enemy partisan unit.20.3%
Horsepower (Actual Horses)Tow artillery or anti‑air weapon with horses for the first time.20.2%
Der Krieg ist verlorenReach 0 manpower.19.8%
To Infinity and Beyond!Equip a plane with a drop tank.19.5%
Emergency LandingBuild an airfield.18.8%
Silent ServiceSink a ship with a submarine.18.4%
Checkmate!Eliminate an enemy commander.17.4%
Money laundererSend any amount of money to any other player using the diplomacy menu.16.9%
Guns of the NavyDestroy an enemy ground unit with a battleship.16.4%
International ShopperPurchase a unit from another country.15.4%
More Tanks! More Guns!Build a factory.15.2%
First StripeAssign your first hero to one of your units.14.7%
Bob the BuilderRepair a destroyed bridge.14.7%
One‑Unit Army, BronzeHave a single unit destroy 10 enemy units.14.1%
Now That’s Rocket ScienceEquip a plane with rockets.14.1%
Terror of the Sea, BronzeSink 5 enemy ships with a single ship.11.8%
Battleship BaneSink an enemy battleship.11.1%
War Chest, GoldHold 30,000 money in the bank.10.7%
GandhiMake peace with another country using the diplomacy menu.10.0%
Air Ace, BronzeShoot down 5 enemy aircraft with one of yours.10.0%
Welcome to the FrontComplete the Tutorial scenario.9.4%
It’s 1914 AgainBuild a trench tile.9.3%
Casualty Report, SilverLose 50 units.9.1%
Oil RushBuild a refinery.8.7%
Carrier KillerSink an enemy carrier.8.3%
Scenario SmithCreate and save your first scenario in the editor.7.6%
World Tour, SilverMove a single unit onto 500 different tiles.6.8%
Terror of the Sea, SilverSink 10 enemy ships with a single ship.6.5%
Sauron’s EyeOwn 10 radars.6.1%
Mine SweeperClear a minefield.5.9%
Flag Collector, BronzeCapture 100 Victory Points in a single scenario.5.7%
Scraping the BarrelSelect the highest conscription policy.5.6%
Air Ace, SilverShoot down 10 enemy aircraft with one of yours.4.8%
Field Promotion: Rank 5Reach commander rank 5 in any campaign scenario.4.5%
Terror of the Sea, GoldSink 15 enemy ships with a single ship.4.2%
Casualty Report, GoldLose 100 units.4.0%
One‑Unit Army, SilverHave a single unit destroy 50 enemy units.3.6%
Air Ace, GoldShoot down 15 enemy aircraft with one of yours.3.1%
Showing the 60 most unlocked of 137 achievements.
Global unlock rates from Steam, most common first.
Hex of Steel DLC
Hex of Steel has 1 DLC on Steam, newest first.
| DLC | Price (US) | |
|---|---|---|
| Hex of Steel, Support pack ↗ | $4.99 | |
Latest Hex of Steel news and patch notes
- Oct 18, 2026 8.5.0
- Oct 7, 2026 8.4.15 Patch notes
- Sep 16, 2026 8.4.14 Patch notes
- Aug 7, 2026 8.4.13 Patch notes
- Jul 28, 2026 8.4.12 Patch notes
- Jul 14, 2026 8.4.11 Patch notes
- Jul 4, 2026 8.4.10 Patch notes
- Jun 26, 2026 8.4.9 Patch notes
Official announcements from the developer on Steam.
Hex of Steel FAQ
Is Hex of Steel dead?
Hex of Steel has a small but active player base. 103 people are playing it on Steam right now. Over the last 30 days its player count has been growing (up 15% on the month before).
How many people play Hex of Steel?
103 people are playing Hex of Steel on Steam right now. In the last 24 hours it peaked at 130 concurrent players.
What is the all-time peak player count for Hex of Steel?
Hex of Steel reached its all-time Steam peak of 343 concurrent players on Sep 1, 2025.
Is Hex of Steel growing or declining?
Hex of Steel is growing. Its average daily peak over the last 30 days was 144, up 15% compared with the previous 30 days.
When is Hex of Steel most active?
Hex of Steel usually has the most players around 20:00 UTC (3 PM in New York) and the fewest around 05:00 UTC (12 AM in New York).
How much does Hex of Steel cost?
Hex of Steel costs $24.99 on Steam in the US. Prices are checked daily and can differ by region.
What is the lowest price Hex of Steel has been on Steam?
We have not seen Hex of Steel discounted on Steam since October 2026, so the lowest US price we have recorded is its regular $24.99.
Is Hex of Steel on sale right now?
No, Hex of Steel is at its full price of $24.99 on Steam right now.
Is Hex of Steel good?
Steam players rate Hex of Steel Overwhelmingly Positive: 96% of 594 reviews are positive.
When did Hex of Steel come out?
Hex of Steel was released on Steam on Mar 1, 2020.
Who made Hex of Steel?
Hex of Steel was developed by War Frogs Studio.
Is Hex of Steel still worth playing?
Hex of Steel has a smaller but active community on Steam today (103 playing right now), and players still rate it well (Overwhelmingly Positive).
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