Hexcells Plus vs Picross DS
Side-by-side comparison of features, pricing, ratings, and alternatives.
Hexcells Plus expands the original Hexcells experience with 36 new, more challenging puzzles that test your deduction skills. The standalone expansion offers the same minimalist aesthetic and satisfying gameplay while raising the difficulty for seasoned players.
Picross DS challenges players to fill squares based on numeric clues, unveiling a hidden illustration for each completed puzzle. The game offers a range of grid sizes from 5x5 to 15x15 and larger, testing both logic and creativity. If you solve a puzzle in under an hour you receive a rewarding animated picture, while mistakes add time penalties. You can also design your own puzzles and exchange them with friends for endless variety.
- High difficulty for puzzle veterans
- Cross‑platform compatibility
- No ads or microtransactions
- Compact download size
- Wide range of puzzle sizes
- Rewarding animated picture unlocks
- Custom puzzle editor
- Simple, intuitive controls
- Limited to single‑player mode
- No tutorial for advanced mechanics
- May be too hard for casual newcomers
- Only single‑player mode
- Time penalties can feel punitive
- Limited platform availability
