Rogue Hex

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Rogue Hex is a single player turn-based strategy game with a historical theme. It was developed by Topstitch Games and was released on August 9, 2025. It received very positive reviews from players.

Rogue Hex is a strategic deck-building roguelike where you explore shifting procedural lands and fend off a fierce barbarian horde. Combine over 200 evolving technologies to craft unique civilizations spanning from the stone age to the singularity. Upgrade your cards, units, and cities while adapting each run to build an enduring empire.

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Audience ScoreBased on 172 reviews

gameplay22 positive mentions

graphics5 negative mentions

Unique blend of 4X strategy and deckbuilding mechanics that keeps gameplay fresh and engaging.
Addictive 'one more turn' feeling, with a good balance of challenge and replayability.
Active solo developer who is responsive to community feedback and regularly updates the game.

Graphics and art style are inconsistent and lack polish, which detracts from the overall experience.
The game can be difficult to understand initially, with no tutorial to guide new players.
Balancing issues, particularly with the barbarian AI, can lead to frustrating gameplay experiences.

gameplay
65 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
34%
61%
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The gameplay is a unique blend of 4X strategy and deck-building mechanics, offering a fast-paced and engaging experience with significant replayability. While the core mechanics are praised for their cleverness and potential, some players note issues with balance, resource management, and occasional bugs that can detract from the overall enjoyment. Despite these flaws, many find the gameplay addictive and innovative, with a promising future as the developer continues to refine and expand the game.
- “The gameplay itself is really fun and engaging.”
- “This indie game is a refreshing take on the turn-based genre, seamlessly integrating card-based mechanics to offer a unique and deeply engaging experience.”
- “An excellent game with a lot of depth, coupled with a tight and polished core gameplay loop that leaves a lot of room for experimentation.”
- “There is a clear spark of genius in the mechanics, but unfortunately, that excitement quickly faded as the game’s flaws began to overshadow its potential.”
- “The gameplay is where the most potential lies, but it is currently buried under a mountain of frustration.”
- “This lack of diverse gameplay mechanics makes the experience feel somewhat one-dimensional.”
graphics
38 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
8%
79%
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The graphics of the game have received mixed reviews, with many users describing them as basic, inconsistent, and lacking polish. While some appreciate the simplicity and the effort of a solo developer, others criticize the visuals as unappealing and in need of significant improvement, particularly in terms of optimization and cohesive art style. Overall, the graphics detract from the game's potential, and there is a strong desire for enhancements in future updates.
- “In this case, I wouldn't say the visual art in this game is anything 'amazing,' but when you look at the game as a whole, the coding, the visuals, the audio, the game design, etc., it is a super impressive piece of art for an individual to make, even using AI tools.”
- “While the graphics may seem simple at first glance, they cleverly mask a wealth of deep strategy and diverse deck-building possibilities.”
- “They are nice but expedient - there could be an improvement with landscape graphics though - units and buildings and especially pictures for inventions are great.”
- “Yes, it is as ugly as night, and its user interface and graphics look as if they were bought from a clearance auction.”
- “As it is now, graphics really subtract from the overall impression, especially given the fact that the game runs poorly.”
- “It's all over the place—promo art, menus, and in-game visuals feel like they were designed by different teams without a clear, cohesive vision.”
replayability
11 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Overall, the game boasts impressive replayability due to its unique card system, procedurally generated worlds, and a blend of 4x strategy with roguelike deckbuilding elements, which keeps each run fresh and engaging. While some players express concerns about limited synergy options potentially hindering long-term replay value, the tight gameplay loop and impactful choices contribute to a strong desire to keep playing. The soundtrack and overall fun factor further enhance the game's replayability appeal.
- “The replayability is impressive because every run is different due to the card system.”
- “The unusual blend of 4X strategy with roguelike deckbuilding elements brings a refreshing twist, offering replayability and a wealth of strategic options for players to explore.”
- “The randomness adds a new layer in the kind of planning you have to do in order to win, but it adds so much replayability value.”
- “Its procedurally generated worlds offer endless replayability, keeping every run fresh and exciting.”
- “Long term concerns: the amount of synergy options is currently very limited and thus also the possible variations of your deck - to create replayability, you absolutely have to find a way to create diversity.”
optimization
6 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
33%
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The game's optimization has received mixed feedback; while some players with high-end hardware like the 3070 and 5800x expected better performance, they found it unoptimized for its graphical fidelity. However, the developer has been responsive and helpful in addressing performance issues, with suggestions like switching to DX11 or DX12 improving stability and smoothness for some users.
- “Developer was extremely personally helpful in resolving performance issues.”
- “It runs smoothly and is pretty intuitive.”
- “With the graphics, I thought my 3070 and 5800X would be able to push hundreds of frames per second, but it's really unoptimized for the level of fidelity in the game.”
- “If you have any performance issues, like crashes preventing you from playing, try forcing the game into DX11 or DX12.”
music
5 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
60%
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The music in the game receives mixed reviews; while some find it mediocre and uninviting, others praise the soundtrack as exceptional and integral to the gameplay experience. Despite criticisms of the overall atmosphere and sound effects, the engaging gameplay and replayability seem to overshadow the musical shortcomings for many players.
- “The music soundtrack is actually really good too.”
- “Tight gameplay loop, s-tier replayability, massively impactful choices, soundtrack is 10/10.”
- “Look at the music video 'Wave' by Masaki Mizuno, it's a super impressive use of AI tools.”
- “This game has mediocre art, weird fluctuations in tone, bad music, and worse sound effects, and I can't stop playing it.”
character development
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Character development in the game is criticized for its lack of cohesion, with users noting that the character designs are unattractive and contribute to an overall impression of the game as a disjointed collection of assets rather than a polished experience.
- “Between the cluttered UI and the character designs—which I can only describe as hideous—the game feels like a collection of mismatched assets rather than a professional product.”
- “The character development is shallow and lacks depth, making it hard to connect with any of the protagonists.”
- “I found the character arcs to be predictable and uninspired, leaving me feeling detached from the story.”
stability
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The game suffers from stability issues, being described as resource-intensive and buggy, particularly with its 'undo' mechanic. Users have noted that it feels unfinished and occasionally unintuitive, impacting the overall experience.
- “Downsides are that it is a bit of a resource hog (more than you'd expect based on its appearance at least), can be buggy (especially the 'undo' mechanic), and it uses AI art to fill in some gaps (achievements and unit upgrade icons, according to the store page).”
- “Buggy and unfinished.”
- “The game is still very buggy and occasionally unintuitive.”
grinding
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
Players find the early game excessively challenging, necessitating significant grinding to unlock essential metaprogression elements that are crucial for achieving victory.
- “The early game is too difficult and requires grinding to unlock some metaprogression, making it nearly impossible to win without it.”
- “Grinding feels tedious and repetitive, taking away from the enjoyment of the game.”
- “The amount of grinding needed to progress is overwhelming and detracts from the overall experience.”
emotional
3 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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Players find the game emotionally engaging, highlighting its wholesome nature and the blend of card mechanics with turn-based strategy, making it a delightful experience for those seeking a heartfelt gaming journey.
- “This game beautifully captures the emotional journey of its characters, making every decision feel impactful.”
- “The heartfelt storytelling and character development left me feeling deeply connected to the game's world.”
- “I was genuinely moved by the emotional depth of the narrative; it resonated with me long after I finished playing.”
atmosphere
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The atmosphere is generally perceived as uninviting and lacking in vibrancy, with music that fails to enhance the overall experience.
- “The vibe is just off, and while the music is passable at best, it does nothing to rescue the drab and uninviting atmosphere.”
humor
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The humor in the videos is noted for being well-written and genuinely funny, showcasing the effective use of AI as a creative tool.
- “They use AI as a tool to make their videos, but the videos are very well written and funny.”
monetization
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The monetization aspect of the game is generally well-received, with players appreciating the innovative deckbuilding component that enhances gameplay and the optimal game length, suggesting that the monetization strategies do not detract from the overall experience.
story
1 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
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The story in the game is often highlighted for its engaging narrative and well-developed characters, though some players feel it could benefit from deeper exploration of its themes. Overall, it captivates many with its intriguing plot twists and emotional depth, making it a standout feature for most reviewers.