Choose Hammerwatch
Choose Hammerwatch if you want a RPG game with Multi-player, Shared/Split Screen, and Online Co-op. On Steam, it's currently about 33% cheaper on the Steam Store. 2,468 Steam reviews back the pick.
Hammerwatch vs Unearthing Colossal
Hammerwatch and Unearthing Colossal both land in Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam. Hammerwatch (2013) is 3 years older than Unearthing Colossal (2016). Hammerwatch is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Unearthing Colossal (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD). 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 Unearthing Colossal
Choose Unearthing Colossal if it's the newer release (2016) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Unearthing Colossal launched in 2016.
Both Hammerwatch and Unearthing Colossal sit in Action, Indie, and Adventure 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 |  Unearthing Colossal | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2013 | 2016 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 87.8% positive (2,468 reviews) | 4 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Crackshell | Power Up to Maximum, Liens |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, Adventure on Steam.
- Hammerwatch (2013) is 3 years older than Unearthing Colossal (2016).
- Hammerwatch is currently ~33% cheaper on Steam than Unearthing Colossal (9.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Hammerwatch has co-op; Unearthing Colossal does not.
- Hammerwatch is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Unearthing Colossal has no Deck rating yet.
Hammerwatch vs Unearthing Colossal — FAQ
- Should I play Hammerwatch or Unearthing Colossal first?
- If you want chronology, Hammerwatch (2013) came out before Unearthing Colossal (2016). 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 Unearthing Colossal similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, Adventure 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 Unearthing Colossal have multiplayer like Hammerwatch?
- No. Hammerwatch supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op), while Unearthing Colossal is listed as single-player only.
- Does Hammerwatch run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Hammerwatch is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Unearthing Colossal doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.