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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows XP Processeur : 2 GHz Mémoire vive : 256 Mo de RAM Disque dur : 35 Mo d'espace disque disponible Carte graphique : Compatible DirectX 9.0c DirectX® : DirectX 9.0c Son : Audio standard

Super Hexagon

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Released November 27, 2012
sample: 489 reviews posted after launch (155 AI-classified)
96/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 97 % · 25,060 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
2,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Players plunge into relentless, geometry‑driven reflex challenges, with many logging over 10 hours of playtime. Steam records a 97 % positive rating across 25,060 reviews, and post‑release sentiment sits at 96 % positive.

What it's about: Super Hexagon is a minimal action game by Terry Cavanagh, with music by Chipzel.

In-game

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« Every few years or so, I delete my records and re-earn that ending sequence just to feel something. »
👍 anonymous review · 33 h played111
« Finished it years ago. Now I just boot it up occasionally to confirm I've still got it. I do not still got it. See you next year. Edit: I do seem to still got it. See you next year »
👍 anonymous review · 19 h played2
« I love when you enter the flow state in this game and suddenly you can see EVERYTHING. Music is liiit »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played11
« Fantastic game with a Fantastic soundtrack. Really difficult, took me until my twenties to beat all the levels. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played1
« I just realised that because of this game i became a huge fun of arcade games and DnB music »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played1
« this is one of those games where it is a sin to play without music. this game also made me forget how to breathe and i died. »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played1
« It's 60 FPS on PC.On phone it's capped to 120 FPS,way more smoother on phone »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« got 304s on the hardest level and my tourettes are nerfing me so much therefore i hate everything and this game »
👎 anonymous review · 94 h played
« i hate it so much im only playing becuase i have to »
👎 anonymous review · 36 h played
« Banging music but not much variety, cool idea but bad controls pull it down, really made for the autistic (adderall users) »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« I think I bought this when it was on sale a while ago. I started playing for the achievements, but I don't think this kind of game is my cup of tea.. I'm not sure if I'll complete the achievements first or throw up from dizziness. »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played
« Quelqu'un peut-il m'expliquer pourquoi la première chose que j'ai faite avec mon Steam Deck a été de repasser 30 minutes sur Super Hexagon ? »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played

In players' words

« Every few years or so, I delete my records and re-earn that ending sequence just to feel something. »
👍 anonymous review · 33 h played111
« It's 60 FPS on PC.On phone it's capped to 120 FPS,way more smoother on phone »
👎 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Finished it years ago. Now I just boot it up occasionally to confirm I've still got it. I do not still got it. See you next year. Edit: I do seem to still got it. See you next year »
👍 anonymous review · 19 h played2
« got 304s on the hardest level and my tourettes are nerfing me so much therefore i hate everything and this game »
👎 anonymous review · 94 h played
« I love when you enter the flow state in this game and suddenly you can see EVERYTHING. Music is liiit »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played11
« i hate it so much im only playing becuase i have to »
👎 anonymous review · 36 h played
« Fantastic game with a Fantastic soundtrack. Really difficult, took me until my twenties to beat all the levels. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played1
« Banging music but not much variety, cool idea but bad controls pull it down, really made for the autistic (adderall users) »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« I just realised that because of this game i became a huge fun of arcade games and DnB music »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played1
« I think I bought this when it was on sale a while ago. I started playing for the achievements, but I don't think this kind of game is my cup of tea.. I'm not sure if I'll complete the achievements first or throw up from dizziness. »
👎 anonymous review · 5 h played
« this is one of those games where it is a sin to play without music. this game also made me forget how to breathe and i died. »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played1
« Quelqu'un peut-il m'expliquer pourquoi la première chose que j'ai faite avec mon Steam Deck a été de repasser 30 minutes sur Super Hexagon ? »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
91 % pos · n=128
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=37
Performance
80 % pos · n=5
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=4
Value for money
100 % pos · n=4
Content / longevity
33 % pos · n=3
Interface / UX
50 % pos · n=2
Multiplayer
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay12811675
Audio / music373700
Performance5401
Graphics / art4400
Value for money4400
Content / longevity3102
Interface / UX2101
Multiplayer1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 7.6 h on median; those who dislike it: 57 min.

🪤 60 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
85 % (n=75)
2-10h
98 % (n=214)
10-25h
100 % (n=128)
>25h
97 % (n=72)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Dec 2025 : 95% positive95DecJan 2026 : 99% positive99JanFeb 2026 : 97% positive97FebMar 2026 : 94% positive94MarApr 2026 : 96% positive96AprMay 2026 : 100% positive100MayJun 2026 : 94% positive94JunJul 2026 : 93% positive93Jul

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€0.00€0.87€1.74€2.61€3.4920132014201520162017201820192020202120222023202420252026€0.29

Steam price tracked automatically since Nov 27, 2012 · All-time low: €0.29 (Dec 25, 2013)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

6 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 6 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 11,6 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay intensity dominates praise: 116 positive mentions out of 128 total.
  • Audio is universally lauded: 37 positive mentions out of 37.
  • Graphics receive flawless feedback: 4 positive mentions out of 4.
  • Price is highlighted as excellent value: 4 positive mentions out of 4.
  • Performance is largely smooth: 4 positive mentions out of 5.

Weaknesses

  • Content depth is questioned: only 1 positive and 2 negative mentions out of 3.
  • UI receives mixed reactions: 1 positive and 1 negative mention out of 2.
  • Performance has a single negative note: 1 negative mention out of 5.

Who is it for?

Ideal for players who crave fast‑paced, high‑skill arcade experiences and enjoy mastering tight, minimalist challenges. Those seeking extensive story or multiplayer content may find it lacking.

Is Super Hexagon worth it in 2026?

Yes, without reservation for most players: 97% of 25,060 Steam reviews are positive (player score 96/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay intensity dominates praise. Current price: 2,99€.

Verdict

Super Hexagon delivers an overwhelmingly positive experience, driven by its razor‑sharp gameplay and addictive audio‑visual design. While its simplicity and price are praised, the limited content and occasional UI hiccups keep it firmly in the niche of hardcore reflex gamers.

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