Free on Steam: Hexologic Is Yours to Keep Until Oct 31
Hexologic is free to keep on Steam until Saturday, October 31 at 1 PM ET. It’s a sudoku-style puzzle game played on hexagonal grids, with relaxing music and a calm look. Steam players rate it Overwhelmingly Positive (96% of 690 reviews), and it normally costs $4.99. Add it to your account before the deadline and it’s yours for good.
This is a small, cozy puzzler, so don’t expect a big game. For zero dollars and a few clicks, it’s a nice one to have in your library for a quiet evening.
Show Hexologic at a glance
| Price | Free to keep on Steam (normally $4.99) |
| Claim by | Saturday, October 31, 2026, 1:00 PM ET |
| Genre | Puzzle, logic, casual |
| Developer / Publisher | MythicOwl |
| Platform | PC via Steam |
| Reviews (at time of posting) | Steam: Overwhelmingly Positive, 96% of 690 reviews |
| How long to beat | No verified figure on its store page |
| Jump to | Trailer and claim button · How it plays · How to claim |
The Scroll in Brief
- What: a sudoku-style puzzle game on hexagonal grids with relaxing music and atmospheric visuals.
- Deal: free to keep on Steam (normally $4.99). Once it’s in your library it stays there.
- Deadline: Saturday, October 31 at 1:00 PM ET.
- Reviews at time of posting: Overwhelmingly Positive on Steam (96% of 690).
- Gary’s call: a low-stakes claim. Best for puzzle fans and anyone who likes a calm, sudoku-style brain workout.
Meet Hexologic
Hexologic Launch Trailer (MythicOwl Games). Playing muted; tap the video for sound.
Free · normally $4.99. Free to keep on Steam until Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET.
Hexologic first came out on May 29, 2018. Per its Steam page, you solve challenging yet rewarding puzzles, listen to relaxing music and dive into the game’s atmosphere. It’s a fresh take on sudoku built around hexagon grids.
Best for: puzzle fans, sudoku lovers and anyone who wants a relaxing, no-pressure game.
How It Plays: Hex Grids and Logic
Per its store page, Hexologic takes the logic of sudoku and puts it on hexagonal grids. It’s a single-player game that supports full controller play, with Steam achievements and trading cards. Expect quiet, thoughtful puzzle-solving rather than action.
Reviews and Price History
- Steam reviews at time of posting: Overwhelmingly Positive on Steam (96% of 690 reviews).
- Critics at time of posting: no Metacritic score listed on its Steam page, so user reviews are the guide.
- Price history: free is the lowest price any game can have, so today’s Steam claim matches the all-time low. The regular price is $4.99.
Who It’s For
- You’ll like it if: you enjoy sudoku, logic puzzles and chill music.
- Maybe skip it if: you want story, combat or something that lasts dozens of hours.
- PC needs (Steam minimum): Windows 7, a 2.4 GHz processor, 2 GB RAM, a 512 MB graphics card and 300 MB of space.
How to Claim It Before Oct 31
- Open the Hexologic page on Steam and sign in to your Steam account.
- Click Add to Account. It should show 100% off and $0.00.
- Do it before Saturday, October 31, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET (10:00 AM PT). After that it goes back to $4.99, but anything you added stays yours.
Gary’s Take
An easy yes if you like puzzles. It costs nothing, it’s well loved on Steam, and it won’t eat your whole weekend. The claim ends October 31. (I haven’t played it; this is based on the store page and its reviews.)
Keep digging: Sorry We’re Closed, the free Epic horror pick this week, Fireside Feelings, a cozy free Steam game from earlier this month, Pony Island, an earlier free Steam puzzler and more free games.
Sources
- Steam: Hexologic (free promotion ending Oct 31, 2026; price, description, specs and user reviews, October 29, 2026)
- GamerPower: Hexologic giveaway listing (used to spot the offer)
- Hexologic on YouTube: Launch Trailer (MythicOwl Games)
