Choose Moonlighter
Choose Moonlighter if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 7,135 Steam reviews back the pick.
Moonlighter vs Heroes of Hammerwatch II
Moonlighter and Heroes of Hammerwatch II both land in Action, Indie 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 on Steam. Moonlighter (2018) is 7 years older than Heroes of Hammerwatch II (2025). Heroes of Hammerwatch II scores higher on Steam reviews (84.5% positive) than Moonlighter (80.4% 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 Heroes of Hammerwatch II
Choose Heroes of Hammerwatch II if you want a RPG game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 84.5% positive across 3,983 reviews.
Both Moonlighter and Heroes of Hammerwatch II sit in Action and Indie 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
 Moonlighter |  Heroes of Hammerwatch II | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2018 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, Adventure | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 19.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.4% positive (7,135 reviews) | 84.5% positive (3,983 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Digital Sun | Crackshell |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Moonlighter (2018) is 7 years older than Heroes of Hammerwatch II (2025).
- Heroes of Hammerwatch II scores higher on Steam reviews (84.5% positive) than Moonlighter (80.4% positive).
- Heroes of Hammerwatch II is currently ~0% cheaper on Steam than Moonlighter (19.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Heroes of Hammerwatch II has co-op; Moonlighter does not.
- Steam Deck: Moonlighter is Deck Verified, Heroes of Hammerwatch II is Deck Playable.
Moonlighter vs Heroes of Hammerwatch II — FAQ
- Which is better, Moonlighter or Heroes of Hammerwatch II?
- On Steam reviews Heroes of Hammerwatch II scores higher (84.5% positive) than Moonlighter (80.4% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Heroes of Hammerwatch II is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Moonlighter or Heroes of Hammerwatch II first?
- If you want chronology, Moonlighter (2018) came out before Heroes of Hammerwatch II (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 Moonlighter and Heroes of Hammerwatch II similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie 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 Moonlighter have multiplayer like Heroes of Hammerwatch II?
- No. Heroes of Hammerwatch II supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Moonlighter is listed as single-player only.