Comparison

Chimera Chess vs HexCraft

Price, ratings, monetisation and update history for both games, side by side โ€” with what reviewers say about each.

Head to head
About

Chimera Chess

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Command your colony in Chimera Clash: Mutation โ€” a tactical board game where every capture transforms your units. EVOLVE THROUGH COMBAT Capture enemy pieces to absorb their movement abilities. A humble Drone that takes a Hopper gains L-shaped jumps. A Tank that absorbs a Spotter can now slide diagonally. Combine 5 unit types to create powerful hybrid creatures. WATCH OUT FOR OVERLOAD Push evolution too far and your piece becomes unstable. Max-level units that capture again trigger a chain reaction โ€” clearing a 3x3 area around the target, including the attacker. NAVIGATE THE RADIATION ZONES Radiation zones appear on the board every few rounds. Land on one to gain a protective Shield, but at a cost โ€” evolved pieces lose an ability, and base units get temporarily stunned. 5 UNIQUE UNITS - Drone โ€” Advances forward, captures diagonally - Hopper โ€” Leaps in L-shapes over any obstacle - Spotter โ€” Glides along diagonals - Tank โ€” Charges in straight lines - Alpha โ€” Your leader. Lose it and the game is over FEATURES - Challenge the AI across 3 difficulty levels - Local 2-player mode โ€” share one device with a friend - Compendium โ€” discover and catalog all evolved forms - Achievements to unlock as you master the game - Play anytime โ€” core gameplay works offline Simple rules. Deep strategy. Every match plays out differently.

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HexCraft

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HexCraft is a strategy puzzle game built around elemental reactions on a hex grid. Place pieces carefully, combine elements, and create chain reactions that transform the board. Every move changes your options, so timing, positioning, and long-term planning all matter. Game Modes - Classic Mode: Endless score chasing with bigger combos and longer chains - Puzzle Quest: Handcrafted stages with clear objectives and limited moves - Daily Challenge: A fresh puzzle each day for quick repeat play Features - Hex-grid puzzle gameplay with readable, satisfying controls - Element interactions that reward planning and smart placement - Score, combo, and chain-based progression - Achievement tracking and player statistics - Portrait play designed for quick sessions - Adjustable sound and haptics Master the board, discover stronger reactions, and refine your strategy one move at a time.

Screenshots

Chimera Chess3 screens
HexCraft4 screens

Verdict

The call

Chimera Chess and HexCraft are too close to call on the numbers: across 5 compared parameters โ€” price, ads, in-app purchases and device support among them โ€” neither pulls far enough ahead to decide it. What separates them is feature set and interface, not measurable difference.

Scored on Price ยท Rating ยท Positive reviews ยท Number of ratings ยท Update frequency ยท Ads ยท In-app purchases ยท Monetization ยท Best chart rank ยท Devices ยท Requires iOS

CostPrice ยท In-app purchases ยท Ads ยท Monetization

Both are free to download. Neither carries in-app purchases, so what you see is what you pay.

ScorecardNo meaningful differences
Chimera Chess versus HexCraft: the parameters behind the verdict, then further details
ParameterChimera ChessHexCraft
PriceFreeFree
Update frequencyโ€”Every 2 months
AdsYesYes
In-app purchasesNoNo
DevicesiPhone, iPodiPhone, iPod
Requires iOS15.615.6
Further details โ€” not scored
Size63 MB88 MB
Age rating4+4+
DeveloperXiamen Mingsheng Media Technology Co., Ltd้•ฟๆฒ™ๆ™บๆ…งๅทฅๅœบ็ฝ‘็ปœ็ง‘ๆŠ€ๆœ‰้™ๅ…ฌๅธ

In-app purchases

None

Chimera Chess

No in-app purchases

None

HexCraft

No in-app purchases

Questions

Is Chimera Chess free?
Chimera Chess is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Is HexCraft free?
HexCraft is free to download, with no in-app purchases.
Do Chimera Chess or HexCraft have ads?
Both Chimera Chess and HexCraft show ads.

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