Hexaduel

Hexaduel is a turn-based fighter in which you cast hexes as hexadecimal numbers and block your opponent’s hexes by converting them to decimal. Stronger wards fill your magic faster, letting you cast larger hexes. Turns last only a few seconds, so you must choose carefully: larger hexes can deal more damage, but blocking them gives your opponent more magic.

Choose your rules

You can play basic or advanced hexaduel. Advanced play adds hexes with special properties and tests your knowledge of binary and quaternary notation as well as hexadecimal notation.

Spar against an opponent

In the standard spar mode, you can play alone against humanlike AI or arrange a peer-to-peer duel with a friend. You can connect through Steam’s network or use your own server-client connection.

Take on the gauntlet

The gauntlet challenges you to survive five duels in a row, with difficulty increasing after each one. After every duel, you choose from a random selection of charms, which reward different playstyles through their synergies. There are 33 charms in total.

Play timed trials

Bonus mode includes two timed trials. In the Trial of Pain, you endure an onslaught of hexes; in the Trial of Mercy, you cast hexes that deal as little damage as possible. Each trial tracks your score.

Set up your controls

You can cast spells by typing numbers and letters on a physical keyboard or by using the game’s virtual keys, which allow play with a gamepad. Colorblindness filters are also available.