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A Tactical Arena Shooter that fuses the precision of a tactical FPS with the strategy and progression of a MOBA.

What is deadHex

deadHex is a Tactical Arena Shooter that fuses the precision of a tactical FPS with the strategy and progression of a MOBA.

Players control a Hexor — a deadly marksman who can customize their stats through items and unleash game-changing powers through artifacts. Victory demands a balance of gun skill, smart itemization, and strategic timing.

Core loop

  1. Fight01

    Kill minions and other Hexors.

  2. Earn02

    Collect gold & dividends.

  3. Upgrade03

    Buy Commons & Artifacts.

  4. Destroy04

    Take down the enemy HQ.

Controls

Keyboard and mouse controls: WASD to move, Shift to sprint, Control to walk, Space to jump; mouse to aim, left click to fire, right click to cancel, R to reload, 1 to 4 to use items; T commons, Y bazaar, G mercenaries, H minion upgrades, B armory, M world map.

Features

  • 01

    Artifacts

    Buy one-of-a-kind powers — fire a rocket, deploy cover, or enhance your stats — to swing a fight in your favor.

  • 02

    Item progression

    Build items to fit your playstyle, adapting on the fly to counter opponents.

  • 03

    Economy & dividends

    Earn gold from combat and receive steady dividends, creating strategic tension around when to spend and when to save.

  • 04

    Hybrid DNA

    The speed and lethality of an FPS layered with the long-term planning of a MOBA.

  • 05

    Fast-paced arena

    Short rounds, chaotic clashes, and high-stakes decisions ensure every moment counts.

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