Game · War Frogs Studio
Hex of Steel
- Co-op
Hex of Steel is a refreshing WWII wargame covering all fronts featuring a certain amount of original mechanics.
Before you buy
- Redeem on
- Steam clientPC: Windows, macOS, Linux. Needs a free Steam account.
- Activates in
- Europe and UK. Activates on accounts registered in 32 countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom.Activates on accounts registered in the EU, EEA, Switzerland and the United Kingdom.Will not activate on accounts registered in North America, Asia, Latin America or Oceania.
- You get
- A digital activation keyStandard edition. No disc, no box.
- Delivery
- To your account and by emailDelivered to your account and by email once it is ready. Some orders get a short manual check first.
Trailers and screenshots
About this game
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: Design your own scenarios, units, and maps using a suite of editors, or dive into infinite replayability with the random scenario generator.
Strategic Depth: Employ diplomacy, forge alliances, declare wars, and negotiate truces. Your strategic choices will shape the course of the game.
Vast Replayability: With 45 playable nations—from Germany to Mongolia to Iraq—Hex of Steel offers an unprecedented variety of strategies and challenges.
Dynamic Environment: Experience dynamic weather and seasonal transitions, complete with realistic visual and sound effects that bring the battlefield to life.
No Hidden Costs: Enjoy the full game with no in-game purchases or paid content—what you see is what you get.
Join a Thriving Community
With an active and growing Discord community of 2000+ members, you'll find plenty of support, tips, and camaraderie as you dive into the rich world of Hex of Steel. The server also is a place where you can get in touch with the devs directly.
Whether you're a seasoned strategist or new to the genre, Hex of Steel offers a deeply immersive and customizable wargaming experience that will challenge your strategic prowess.
The battlefield awaits—are you ready to command?
Description, images and details are taken from this product's Steam page.
Details
- Developer
- War Frogs Studio
- Publisher
- War Frogs Studio
- Released
- 31 Aug, 2020
- Genres
- Strategy, Indie
- Runs on
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Activates on
- Steam client, Europe and UK
- Interface
- English, 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
- Single-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
System requirements
Windows
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7/8/10/11 (64-bit) | Windows 10/11 (64-bit) |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-2100 / AMD FX-4300 | Intel Core i5-6500 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Intel HD 4000 / AMD Radeon R5 230 / NVIDIA GeForce GT 710 | NVIDIA GTX 960 / AMD Radeon R9 280 |
| Storage | 1 GB available space | 1 GB available space |
macOS
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | macOS High Sierra or higher (10.13+) | macOS High Sierra or higher (10.13+) |
| Processor | Apple Silicon or Intel i5 | Apple Silicon or Intel i7 |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | Intel HD Graphics 4000 (or equivalent) | Dedicated GPU (AMD Radeon Pro 560X / Apple M1) |
| Storage | 1 GB available space | 1 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | GPU must be Metal compatible | GPU must be Metal compatible |
Linux / SteamOS
| Component | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Ubuntu 18.04+ (64-bit) | Ubuntu 20.04+ (64-bit) |
| Processor | Intel Core i3-2100 / AMD FX-4300 | Intel Core i5-6500 / AMD Ryzen 3 1200 |
| Memory | 4 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Graphics | OpenGL 3.2+ Compatible GPU (Intel HD 4000 / NVIDIA GT 710 / AMD R5 230) | NVIDIA GTX 960 / AMD Radeon R9 280 |
| Storage | 1 GB available space | 1 GB available space |
| Additional Notes | Requires glibc 2.27+, OpenGL 3.2 support | Vulkan-compatible GPU recommended |
Activating it on Steam client
- Open the Steam client and sign in.
- Choose Games in the top menu, then Activate a Product on Steam.
- Paste the key and confirm. It appears in your library.
The key is listed for the Europe and UK. Activates on accounts registered in 32 countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, United Kingdom. region. Read how regions work before you buy.