
A downloadable game for Windows, macOS, and Linux
From the creator ofPony Island...

In a creaky old tavern, in a forgotten corner of the video game universe, a storm is raging. The barkeep gets a patchy phone call. It's hard to tell what the caller is saying, but this much is clear: someone in The Six Pint Inn is planning a murder.
There are six patrons; all of them are video game protagonists trying to escape their past... But The Six Pint Inn has a way of bringing back old memories. Each flashback plays out in an entirely different genre, sometimes blending multiple. By exploring these memories you may discover the identity of the murderer... or you may learn much darker secrets.

The Hex takes roughly 6 hours to complete on the first playthrough.

“A game that defies me to tell you anything about it, not that I’m convinced you’d believe me if I did.”
"I’m just gonna cut to the chase: The Hex is this year’s Frog Fractions, Undertale, or—perhaps most aptly, given that it’s from the same creator—Pony Island."

| Status | Released |
| Platforms | Windows,macOS,Linux |
| Rating | Rated 4.6 out of 5 stars (193 total ratings) |
| Author | Daniel Mullins Games |
| Made with | Unity,Adobe Photoshop |
| Tags | daniel-mullins,meta,Mystery,Narrative,pony-island,Story Rich,the-hex |
| Average session | About an hour |
| Languages | German,English,Spanish; Castilian,French,Italian,Polish,Portuguese (Brazil),Turkish |
| Links | Steam,Twitter/X,Soundtrack |
| Mentions | The 2019 itch.io Halloween Sale is on no... |
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This is great fun so far. The different sub-games are brilliant, so much packed into one games.
The problem is, I'm really bad with shooter games. Really bad. I'm now stuck in the lift scene trying to shoot my way out. I've tried literally hundreds of times and I can't pass this one. Could someone do it for me so I can see what comes next...
Going into this game with no knowledge of what to expect was the best decision I've ever made. I thought it was going to be a simple, story-based game, and instead I found myself pouring hours into the game and the story, becoming immersed in the characters and their emotions and experiences. I was moved by the game, and absorbed in the questions that it asked about video games and industry. This game is one of the best I've played in a while, and that ending.... incredible.
It made sense, it was brutal, it was heart-wrenching, and it was an experience that I'm so happy I had. Highly recommend this game to anyone who, like me, loves a good story and emotionally-compelling gameplay.
This game is something... incredible. I went into this with hardly any knowledge of what I was getting into, just a quick scan of the shop page. I expected a short, fun mystery game with elements and references to all these other game types. What I got was one of the most compelling experiences I've ever gotten from a video game. I played through the whole thing in one sitting because I just couldn't tear myself away. The ending matched the energy of the game incredibly well. Just all around an amazing game.
WOW. Great game... one of the best I've played in my 40 plus years.
First of all, it is such an impressive feat of VG writing.
Secondly, I loved how the games were hard enough to make you learn, make you try, but easy enough to never frustrate me. In each instance, the game made me pay attention to the joy involved in learning a mechanic, and identifying when to use it.
I would compare the overall experience as a player as similar to that I got from ...maybe a LucasArts adventure? But I want to point out that this game is never anything less than something VERY original, unique and fresh.
I can't give you much more praise than that.
How have I not heard about this before? The creators previous game Pony Island was a tour de force of overthrowing expectations in game design and I absolutely loved it. This game follows up on that premise and is a bit more ambitious about it. I dont want to spoil too much, but if you've been around games for a while, you'll love how this game treats game stereotypes and the surrounding discussion on videogames. The actual gameplay elements are a bit hit or miss, but its a nostalgic and surprisingly enjoyable journey through decades of videogame history. Clever game. 4/5
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A delightfully fun and moody game that improves on its predecessor Pony Island by having more story substance and more unique gameplay mechanics. It's an extra fun treat for those steeped in all the different genres, game mechanics, and experiences videogames offer. While on the surface it may seem like mere references or in-jokes, the use of different genres and (sort of) parodic characters/narratives is used to create novel gameplay beyond "I recognize that thing."
Looks really cool and spooky, but the drawing style kinda looks likeScribblenauts which (in my own opinion) makes it look a little too soft