Choose Hammerwatch
Choose Hammerwatch if you want an Action and Indie game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 2,468 Steam reviews back the pick.
Hammerwatch vs Crescent Tower
Hammerwatch and Crescent Tower both land in Adventure, RPG on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Adventure, RPG on Steam. Hammerwatch (2013) is 12 years older than Crescent Tower (2025). Crescent Tower scores higher on Steam reviews (96.8% positive) than Hammerwatch (87.8% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Crescent Tower
Choose Crescent Tower if it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. Crescent Tower launched in 2025.
Both Hammerwatch and Crescent Tower sit in Adventure and RPG on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Hammerwatch |  Crescent Tower | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 7.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.8% positive (2,468 reviews) | 96.8% positive (62 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Crackshell | Curry Croquette |
Side by side
- Both share Adventure, RPG on Steam.
- Hammerwatch (2013) is 12 years older than Crescent Tower (2025).
- Crescent Tower scores higher on Steam reviews (96.8% positive) than Hammerwatch (87.8% positive).
- Crescent Tower is currently ~20% cheaper on Steam than Hammerwatch (7.99 USD vs. 9.99 USD).
- Hammerwatch has co-op; Crescent Tower does not.
- Steam Deck: Hammerwatch is Deck Playable, Crescent Tower is Deck Verified.
Hammerwatch vs Crescent Tower — FAQ
- Should I play Hammerwatch or Crescent Tower first?
- If you want chronology, Hammerwatch (2013) came out before Crescent Tower (2025). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Hammerwatch and Crescent Tower similar?
- They overlap on Adventure, RPG on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Does Crescent Tower have multiplayer like Hammerwatch?
- No. Hammerwatch supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op), while Crescent Tower is listed as single-player only.