# Hex of Steel

> WW2 turn-based Strategy game.

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1532682161](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id1532682161)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id1532682161`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Valentin Lievre
- **Category:** Strategy
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (135 ratings)
- **Version:** 8.4.13
- **Last updated:** 2026-08-14
- **First published:** 2020-09-21
- **Size:** 436 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-10
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/hex-of-steel/id1532682161)
- **Website:** [https://hex-of-steel.fr](https://hex-of-steel.fr/)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://hex-of-steel.fr/privacy-policy](https://hex-of-steel.fr/privacy-policy)

## Description

Hex of Steel is a deep, hex-based WW2 strategy wargame with expansive campaigns and competitive multiplayer. Command 45 nations across Europe, North Africa, and the Pacific in rich, tactical warfare with hex grids and modern mechanics.

Build battles with a scenario editor and mods, customize doctrines and policies, enjoy dynamic AI and immersive weather effects, and play on PC or mobile with no microtransactions.

## Rankings

- #122,322 — Overall

## Review summary

Hex of Steel is praised for its deep, turn-based WW2 hex strategy, strong AI, and a nostalgic Panzer General feel, plus active developer support and fair pricing. Common drawbacks are bugs and stability issues, suboptimal mobile UX with PC-tailored manuals, readability challenges, and weak onboarding/tutorials that hinder newcomers. Overall, it’s a strong, deep strategy title with room for polish on mobile and in performance.

### Pros

- Deep, complex WW2 hex-based strategy with a large unit roster and maps.
- Active, responsive developer with regular updates and strong player support (Discord presence).
- Solid AI, challenging scenarios, and high replayability across campaigns and standalone scenarios.
- Nostalgic Panzer General–style feel with a fair, one-time purchase model (not pay-to-win).
- Rich campaign variety and a good balance between offline and online play.

### Cons

- Persistent bugs and stability issues; players mention needing more frequent fixes.
- Mobile/iOS experience often PC-centric: controls, manuals, and shortcuts not optimized for mobile; UI can be awkward with device notches.
- Readability problems: text is very small or unreadable on some devices.
- Onboarding and tutorials are weak; new players report learning curve and insufficient in-game guidance.

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