Rank 01Why this
Also Boomer Shooter and 1990's, like Heretic + Hexen.
- $9.99 (Price checked Nov 3)
- Deck Verified
- 2007
Games like Heretic + Hexen
- 37 games
- Updated Nov 3, 2026
Players who liked Heretic + Hexen also play
The closest matches to Heretic + Hexen: DOOM + DOOM II, Blood: Refreshed Supply™, HeXen II, Quake, and STAR WARS™: Dark Forces Remaster. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
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Rank 02Why this
Shares real time combat with Heretic + Hexen.
- $29.99 (Price checked Oct 31)
- Deck Verified
- 2025
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Quake
Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Heretic + Hexen.
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STAR WARS™: Dark Forces Remaster
Why this: Shares weapon variety and checkpoint based progression with Heretic + Hexen.
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Outlaws + Handful of Missions: Remaster
Why this: Shares first person exploration and weapon variety with Heretic + Hexen.
Rank 07 
Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition
Why this: Also Boomer Shooter and 2.5D, like Heretic + Hexen.
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The full ranked list: top 24 games like Heretic + Hexen
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- 5STAR WARS™: Dark Forces Remaster
Shares weapon variety and checkpoint based progression with Heretic + Hexen.
- 92% of 943 reviews
- 6Outlaws + Handful of Missions: Remaster
Shares first person exploration and weapon variety with Heretic + Hexen.
- 96% of 129 reviews
- 7Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition
Also Boomer Shooter and 2.5D, like Heretic + Hexen.
- 95% of 560 reviews
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- 17System Shock 2: 25th Anniversary Remaster
Shares inventory management with Heretic + Hexen.
- 87% of 1,310 reviews
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- Released: 2025
- Developer: id Software, Nightdive Studios
- Price: $14.99checked Nov 3
- Steam Deck: Deck Verified
- 95% of 1,201 reviews
- Genres: Action, Adventure, RPG
- Platforms: Windows
Players highlight
- Hub based exploration with metroidvania style backtracking
- Modern multiplayer support local and online co op
- New episodic content expands both games
- Atmospheric
- Challenging
- Dark
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Why this: Also Boomer Shooter and 1990's, like Heretic + Hexen.
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Why this: Shares real time combat with Heretic + Hexen.
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Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Heretic + Hexen.
STAR WARS™: Dark Forces Remaster
Why this: Shares weapon variety and checkpoint based progression with Heretic + Hexen.
Outlaws + Handful of Missions: Remaster
Why this: Shares first person exploration and weapon variety with Heretic + Hexen.
Rise of the Triad: Ludicrous Edition
Why this: Also Boomer Shooter and 2.5D, like Heretic + Hexen.
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Why this: Same epic mood as Heretic + Hexen.
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Why this: Shares real time combat and environmental puzzle solving with Heretic + Hexen.
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Why this: Same atmospheric mood as Heretic + Hexen.
About Heretic + Hexen
The closest matches to Heretic + Hexen: DOOM + DOOM II, Blood: Refreshed Supply™, HeXen II, Quake, and STAR WARS™: Dark Forces Remaster. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.
If Heretic + Hexen is your kind of game, the closest matches are DOOM + DOOM II, Blood: Refreshed Supply™ and HeXen II — picked from the ranked list below. Reviewers describe it as atmospheric, challenging and dark, and single out its backtracking and checkpoint based progression. 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.
Heretic + Hexen revives two landmark 90s shooters that blend first-person action with fantasy RPG elements. Players navigate interconnected hub areas using Metroidvania-style backtracking, solving environmental puzzles and mastering dungeon-crawling encounters along the way. Hexen introduces three distinct classes, each offering unique abilities that players describe as adding satisfying depth to the experience. The remastered soundtrack by Andrew Hulshult enhances the atmospheric dark fantasy setting, while modern multiplayer support enables both local and online co-op play. Released in 2025 at $14.99, the duology has earned 95% positive reviews from over 1,200 Steam users. Challenging difficulty and checkpoint-based progression define these medium-length adventures, verified for play on Steam Deck.
About Heretic + Hexen: 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.
Is Heretic + Hexen worth buying?
Players recommend it
A summary of what players say, not a promise you'll like it. Every signal is listed below.
- 94% of 1,201 Steam reviews are positive.
- We don't track this game's daily reviews yet, so this is the all-time picture.
- Price: $14.99 (checked Nov 10).
- People who recommend it had played a median of 3 h when they wrote their review.
- Critics had played a median of 5 h before their negative review.
- Steam Deck Verified.
What fans praise · Themes mined from positive reviews
- Hub based exploration with metroidvania style backtracking
- Modern multiplayer support local and online co op
- New episodic content expands both games
- Remastered soundtrack by andrew hulshult
Top critical reviews
The most up-voted negative English reviews in our sample, quoted as written.
“No save ability in multiplayer... which is MANDATORY for hexen with its long hubs (especially the new campaign)”
“The gameplay is incredibly fun, but the frustration of losing your progress in coop makes it impossible to recommend. I've read that others have lost progress due to overwritten save files and the auto save system. If Nightdive can make…”
People who play it also play: DOOM + DOOM II, Blood: Refreshed Supply™, HeXen II
Frequently asked about Heretic + Hexen
Can I run it?
Is Heretic + Hexen verified for Steam Deck?
Yes — Heretic + Hexen is Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve has confirmed it runs well on the Deck with full controller, text legibility, and default configuration support.
How much does Heretic + Hexen cost?
Heretic + Hexen is listed on Steam at 14.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Heretic + Hexen have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Heretic + Hexen supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online PvP).
What games are most similar to Heretic + Hexen?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Heretic + Hexen are DOOM + DOOM II, Blood: Refreshed Supply™, HeXen II.
Who developed Heretic + Hexen?
Heretic + Hexen was developed by id Software, Nightdive Studios and published by Bethesda Softworks.