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If Hexen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel is your kind of game, the closest matches are Hexen: Beyond Heretic, HeXen II and Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers single out its gothic fantasy atmosphere shines, bleak and challenging. Each pick is ranked by what players of this game also play, shared genres and tags, and review-mined similarity — not a generic popularity list.
Get personalized picks →About Hexen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel: Hexen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel is a dark fantasy first-person shooter and expansion to Hexen: Beyond Heretic. After discovering the Chaos Sphere, you have been transported to the Realm of the Dead. Now, your only way home is blocked by the Dark Citadel.
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Hexen: Beyond Heretic
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While the Sidhe elf Corvus battled the evil forces of D'Sparil, the remaining Serpent Riders were busy corrupting other dimensions. As a Warrior, Mage, or Cleric, you must defend your realm of Cronos from the second Serpent Rider known as Korax.
HeXen II
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The Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse lurk in the shadows before you. They are Death, Pestilence, Famine, and War. They are the root of all that is evil, but the least of your worries. The last of the three Serpent Riders yet lives.
Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders
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In a realm corrupted by the evil magic of three brothers known as the Serpent Riders, you are a heretic. As one of the last Sidhe elves, and a capable mage, you embark on a quest for vengeance against those who slaughtered your friends, family, and entire race.
QUADREMOR
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WRATH: Aeon of Ruin
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Blast, slice and shred through your enemies in this hardcore FPS inspired by the icons of the '90s, powered by the legendary Quake-1 Tech. Taking place in a realm left to rot, take up arms, unearth long-forgotten secrets and hunt down the Guardians of the Old World.
Project Warlock
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Project Warlock is a first-person shooter that fans of Doom, Hexen, and Wolfenstein cannot miss. It serves you an exploding cocktail of bullets, spells, and monsters. Battle through 60 levels of non-stop action, packed with bloodthirsty enemies and challenging bosses.
Spear of Destiny
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It's World War II and you are B.J. Blazkowicz, the Allies' most valuable agent. In the midst of the German Blitzkrieg, the Spear that pierced the side of Christ is taken from Versailles by the Nazis and secured in the impregnable Castle Wolfenstein. According to legend, no man can be defeated when he has the Spear.
DUSK
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Hexen: Beyond Heretic
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While the Sidhe elf Corvus battled the evil forces of D'Sparil, the remaining Serpent Riders were busy corrupting other dimensions. As a Warrior, Mage, or Cleric, you must defend your realm of Cronos from the second Serpent Rider known as Korax.
DOOM
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Now includes all three premium DLC packs (Unto the Evil, Hell Followed, and Bloodfall), maps, modes, and weapons, as well as all feature updates including Arcade Mode, Photo Mode, and the latest Update 6.66, which brings further multiplayer improvements as well as revamps multiplayer progression.
Heretic + Hexen
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Step into the definitive re-release of two dark spell-casting shooters that shaped the genre. This enhanced restoration makes Heretic™ + Hexen™ available to new audiences and long-time fans with expanded accessibility across more platforms and languages than ever before.
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WRATH: Aeon of Ruin
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Shares a challenging mood with Hexen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel.
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Blast, slice and shred through your enemies in this hardcore FPS inspired by the icons of the '90s, powered by the legendary Quake-1 Tech. Taking place in a realm left to rot, take up arms, unearth long-forgotten secrets and hunt down the Guardians of the Old World.
Project Warlock
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Shares an intense mood with Hexen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel.
Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action with Hexen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel.
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DUSK
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Shares a bleak mood with Hexen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel.
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Frequently asked about Hexen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel
- Does Hexen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel run on Steam Deck?
- Hexen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
- What games are most similar to Hexen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel?
- Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Hexen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel are Hexen: Beyond Heretic, HeXen II, Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders.
- Who developed Hexen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel?
- Hexen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel was developed by Raven Software and published by id Software.
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