How many people are playing Hex Core right now?

Hex Core is app 4478560 on Steam. Player counts appear once the tracker has sampled it.

What is the all-time peak player count of Hex Core?

26 concurrent players on 11 Sep 2026.

When was Hex Core released on Steam?

Hex Core was released on Steam on 30 Jul 2026.

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Hex Core

GameApp ID 4,478,560by Serious Penguin Studios Inc.Released 30 Jul 2026

App ID4,478,560

Release date30 Jul 2026

Engine—

Install size154 MB

TypeGame

Last update5 Sep 2026

Steam DeckUnknown

DLC1

DeveloperSerious Penguin Studios Inc.

Changenumber38,873,209

Price—

Packages0

PublisherSerious Penguin Studios Inc.

SystemsWindows · macOS · Linux

Followers—

Depots3

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Hex Core

Serious Penguin Studios Inc.
Released 30 Jul 2026·App 4478560

Steam user reviews

Positive

90.5%· 21 reviews

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Hex Core Update History · SteamPeaks

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14 Sep 2026

19:07:11NewsHex Core IDLE Page Now Available!———Community

Community · published 14 Sep 2026, 19:07:11 UTC

Hex Core IDLE Page Now Available!

We’re happy to announce that Hex Core IDLE is now in development! Hex Core IDLE is a bigger, more expansive idle take on Hex Core, featuring new systems, mechanics, and plenty more progression. You can wishlist it on Steam now!

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5 Sep 2026

03:02:26NewsPatch Notes September 04———Game update

Game update · published 5 Sep 2026, 03:02:26 UTC

Patch Notes September 04

Added option to reduce flashing effects · Added option to toggle bloom on and off

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22 Aug 2026

22:33:46NewsFork Mode is out now!———24847035

In-game event · published 22 Aug 2026, 22:33:46 UTC

Fork Mode is out now!

Limited lives, limited choices! Fork mode makes you choose between upgrades to create unique skill paths. Fork mode · Unlocks after beating the campaign · All weapon systems start unlocked · Energy no longer drains over time · Spend bits to open a fork and choose between two skills · The skill you skip is purged from your build · Earn tokens from worm kills to restore purged skills on the skill…

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11 Aug 2026

16:23:27NewsBlitz Mode Available Now!———24666534

In-game event · published 11 Aug 2026, 16:23:27 UTC

Blitz Mode Available Now!

Blitz Mode is now available! Once you have beaten the game, Blitz Mode is unlocked automatically and can be selected on a new save file. In this shorter mode, progression is sped up and slightly changed: · Research is integrated directly into the Core Grid. There are no Kernel Ops or Research tabs. · You start with 1 token, allowing you to unlock an additional weapon immediately. · Enemies drop…

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1 Aug 2026

05:00:08NewsMac OS available now!———In-game event

In-game event · published 1 Aug 2026, 05:00:08 UTC

Mac OS available now!

Hex Core is now available on Mac OS!

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30 Jul 2026

22:59:39NewsFixed Achievements———Game update

Game update · published 30 Jul 2026, 22:59:39 UTC

Fixed Achievements

It turned out that achievements weren't triggered on windows, but this should be fixed now. When you load an existing save file, any earned achievements should get re-triggered and properly unlocked. Sorry about the inconvenience!

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15:41:05NewsHex Core Out Now!———Steam news

Steam news · published 30 Jul 2026, 15:41:05 UTC

Hex Core Out Now!

29 Jul 2026

19:25:19NewsDemo Update!———In-game event

In-game event · published 29 Jul 2026, 19:25:19 UTC

Demo Update!

We've updated the existing demo to more closely match the final version of the game! While old save files should still work, we recommend starting a new one, as several skills have been rearranged and adjusted. There is also a new story intro that can be experienced when starting a new save. Happy defending!

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