Hexahedra

About

Hexahedra throws you into a galaxy where cubes are everything. Design and tweak automated factories to craft these versatile shapes, which serve as storage units, musical instruments, and even octopus real estate. The gameplay revolves around optimizing production chains while using a rewind feature to debug mistakes or experiment with better solutions. Single-player focus lets you tackle challenges at your own pace, though local multiplayer options let you race friends for efficiency. A light-hearted narrative thread follows a small octopus dealing with family drama, adding oddball charm to the mechanical grind. The game’s charm lies in its absurd premise and flexible puzzle design. Cubes here aren’t just blocks, they’re central to a weirdly detailed universe where corporate intrigue and aquatic subplots coexist. Developer Sidequest Ninja leans into quirky storytelling, blending dry humor with procedural challenges. Released in May 2024, it’s a niche pick for logic lovers who don’t mind a dash of cosmic weirdness. Playing on PC or Linux, the game’s simplicity hides depth, with player forums already debating optimal factory layouts. The octopus’ family woes might not solve themselves, but your cube designs just might.

Storyline

Cubes have become the galaxy’s most important commodity, being used as crates, musical instruments, octopus housing, sculptures, and more. Use your cube-designing skills to work your way up to a ticket to Earth and a post at the most prestigious cube fabricator, Hexahedra Inc. Dig into rumours that some cubes are being used for sinister purposes, and field an array of oddly aquatic requests received on damp paper in strange ink.