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Hex Core is a short, punchy clicker-style defense game where you help PeteOS hold back waves of viruses until you can wipe them out for good. Spend resources to unlock a huge spread of upgrades, new mechanics, weapons, and research.
Hex Core
SteamHex Core is a compact clicker‑leaning loop built around one promise: PeteOS is your line of defense against viruses, and you’re working toward clearing them completely. Between fights you funnel resources into a deep tree of upgrades that open new mechanics, weapons, and research paths. When you’re ready, you execute another defend.

Each wave climbs in difficulty and in what you earn, so turning the dial up always costs something and pays something back.
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