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Games like Heroes of Hammerwatch II

If Heroes of Hammerwatch II is your kind of game, the closest matches are Heroes of Hammerwatch, Tor Eternum and Children of Morta — picked from the ranked list below. 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.

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Heroes of Hammerwatch II is a dual-stick action roguelite released in 2025 by Crackshell, published by Team17, priced at $19.99 USD. Players take on procedurally generated dungeon runs with extensive persistent meta-progression, building and upgrading a town that carries forward between attempts while equipping a roster of heroes. The game culminates in battles against the Dark Citadel, offering both solo play and online co-op for up to four players. Reviewers and players highlight the massive scope of the experience, the demanding difficulty curve, and the grinds required for meaningful progression. The game holds an 84% positive rating from 3983 Steam reviews and is marked as playable on Steam Deck.

About Heroes of Hammerwatch II: A rogue-lite action-rpg that offers extensive persistent progression. Build your town, upgrade and equip your heroes, before taking on the ever-changing Dark Citadel - either solo or with a team of friends.

2025ActionIndieRPG19.99 USDDeck PlayableWindowsby Crackshell
Heroes of Hammerwatch II — Steam game cover

Players who liked Heroes of Hammerwatch II also play

Steam players who put hours into Heroes of Hammerwatch II also tend to own these titles — a signal called collaborative filtering. imho.run cross-references millions of library ownership patterns to surface games whose real audiences overlap, regardless of whether their genre tags match.

  1. Heroes of Hammerwatch

    WHY THIS

    Top pick for Heroes of Hammerwatch II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Heroes of Hammerwatch II.

    Heroes of Hammerwatch is a rogue-lite action-adventure. Explore and battle your way through procedurally generated levels on your own or with up to 3 friends.

    2018ActionIndieRPG14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Tor Eternum

    WHY THIS

    Second-strongest match for Heroes of Hammerwatch II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Heroes of Hammerwatch II.

    Explore the enigmatic Tor Eternum with up to 10 friends in this frenetic online co-op action RPG. Customize your character as you level up, explore the halls of the Tower, and overcome billions of different procedurally generated bosses.

    2022ActionIndieRPG1.99 USDSteam ↗
  3. Children of Morta

    WHY THIS

    Third-strongest match for Heroes of Hammerwatch II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Heroes of Hammerwatch II.

    Children of Morta is a story-driven action RPG game about an extraordinary family of heroes. Lead the Bergsons, with all their flaws and virtues, against the forthcoming Corruption. Will you be able to sacrifice everything to save the ones you care for?

    2019ActionIndieAdventure21.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. Ember Knights

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #4 for Heroes of Hammerwatch II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and RPG with Heroes of Hammerwatch II.

    Ember Knights is an action rogue-lite for 1-4 players where you play as legendary knights, the last spark of hope against the mad sorcerer Praxis and his hordes of unwavering fiends. Wield weapons & skills, build synergies with game-changing relics and free the universe of Praxis’ corruption.

    2023ActionAdventureRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. Hero Siege

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #5 for Heroes of Hammerwatch II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Heroes of Hammerwatch II.

    Hero Siege is a fast paced Pixel Art ARPG featuring an expansive roster of unique classes, deep build experimentation, and a player driven economy.

    2014ActionIndieAdventure7.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Striving for Light

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #6 for Heroes of Hammerwatch II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Heroes of Hammerwatch II.

    Blending deep Action RPG buildcrafting with roguelite action, Striving for Light lets you shape and customize an infinite skilltree. Hunt for powerful loot, craft and upgrade weapons to legendary power, slay hordes of enemies and challenging bosses in ever-changing dark worlds.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure12.59 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Trinity Survivors

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #7 for Heroes of Hammerwatch II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Heroes of Hammerwatch II.

    Select from a diverse roster of unique characters to assemble a trinity force and strategize to find the best skill combinations. Witness the astounding synergy that emerges. Engage in 2 player online cooperative multiplayer, team up with a friend to challenge orc hordes, and strive for high scores!

    2024ActionIndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. DunHero

    WHY THIS

    Ranked #8 for Heroes of Hammerwatch II fans by collaborative filtering across millions of Steam libraries. Shares Action and Indie with Heroes of Hammerwatch II.

    DunHero is an Action Roguelike. Choose your class, level up and collect powerful items. Defeat bosses and free the world from evil in unique adventures. Play solo or with friends in up to 4-player co-op.

    2026ActionIndieAdventure8.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Reviewers mention these as similar to Heroes of Hammerwatch II

Surfaced from review text: when other players write 'if you liked X, try Y', we catch the name and resolve it back to a Steam game.

  1. Risk of Rain 2

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Heroes of Hammerwatch II cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Heroes of Hammerwatch II.

    Escape a chaotic alien planet by fighting through hordes of frenzied monsters – with your friends, or on your own. Combine loot in surprising ways and master each character until you become the havoc you feared upon your first crash landing.

    2020ActionIndie24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Titan Quest II

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Heroes of Hammerwatch II cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and RPG with Heroes of Hammerwatch II.

    Nemesis, Goddess of Retribution, is out of control. She is corrupting the Threads of Fate and punishing all those who oppose her. Take up your weapon, fight alongside gods, and change fate itself in Titan Quest II, an action RPG inspired by Greek mythology.

    2025ActionRPGEarly Access24.49 USDSteam ↗
  3. Splatter

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Heroes of Hammerwatch II cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action and Indie with Heroes of Hammerwatch II.

    Splatter is a first-person fever dream where you blast constantly-adapting enemies into neon sprays of pulp and slime. Enter a digital mindscape constructed by four anonymous administrators. Can you survive? Can you remain sane? Can you remain yourself?

    2022ActionIndie14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Temple of the Green Moon

    WHY THIS

    Reviewers of Heroes of Hammerwatch II cross-mention this title as a similar play. Shares Action with Heroes of Hammerwatch II.

    "Temple of the Green Moon" is a psychological thriller that will send you into the heart of a mystical journey full of mysteries and incredible discoveries.

    2025ActionAdventure7.49 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Cheaper alternatives

Games in the same vein priced at least 40% below Heroes of Hammerwatch II at current Steam store prices.

  1. Terraria

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Heroes of Hammerwatch II on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Heroes of Hammerwatch II.

    Dig, fight, explore, build! Nothing is impossible in this action-packed adventure game. Four Pack also available!

    2011ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Garry's Mod

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~75% under Heroes of Hammerwatch II on Steam right now. Shares Indie with Heroes of Hammerwatch II.

    Garry's Mod is a physics sandbox. There aren't any predefined aims or goals. We give you the tools and leave you to play.

    2006IndieSimulationCasual4.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Lethal Company

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Heroes of Hammerwatch II on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Heroes of Hammerwatch II.

    A co-op horror about scavenging at abandoned moons to sell scrap to the Company.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Left 4 Dead 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Heroes of Hammerwatch II on Steam right now. Shares Action with Heroes of Hammerwatch II.

    Set in the zombie apocalypse, Left 4 Dead 2 is a co-operative action horror FPS takes you and your friends through the cities, swamps and cemeteries of the Deep South, from Savannah to New Orleans across five expansive campaigns.

    2009Action9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  5. People Playground

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Heroes of Hammerwatch II on Steam right now. Shares Action and Indie with Heroes of Hammerwatch II.

    Shoot, stab, burn, poison, tear, vaporise, or crush ragdolls in a large open space.

    2019ActionIndieSimulation9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Portal 2

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Heroes of Hammerwatch II on Steam right now. Shares Action with Heroes of Hammerwatch II.

    The "Perpetual Testing Initiative" has been expanded to allow you to design co-op puzzles for you and your friends!

    2011ActionAdventure9.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  7. Fallout: New Vegas

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Heroes of Hammerwatch II on Steam right now. Shares Action and RPG with Heroes of Hammerwatch II.

    Welcome to Vegas. New Vegas. Enjoy your stay!

    2010ActionRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  8. Undertale

    WHY THIS

    Priced ~50% under Heroes of Hammerwatch II on Steam right now. Shares Indie and RPG with Heroes of Hammerwatch II.

    UNDERTALE! The RPG game where you don't have to destroy anyone.

    2015IndieRPG9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Free alternatives

Free-to-play games that recommended players of this title also tend to enjoy.

  1. Grimm's Hollow

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and RPG with Heroes of Hammerwatch II.

    A spooky, freeware RPG where you search the afterlife for your brother. Reap ghosts with your scythe, explore haunted caves, and eat ghostly treats on your journey through death.

    2019IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. The Expendabros

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Heroes of Hammerwatch II.

    The Expendabros have assembled and set their sights on the forces of ruthless arms dealer Conrad Stonebanks in the forests of Eastern Europe.

    2014ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Star Fetchers

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Heroes of Hammerwatch II.

    The introduction to a wild ride with gangsters and deep state conspiracy theories

    2020ActionIndieAdventureFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Magic Archery

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and RPG with Heroes of Hammerwatch II.

    Train a commoner to become the greatest archer in this short incremental game! Increase your stats, gather wealth from quests, buy upgrades, and infuse your arrows with magic.

    2024IndieSimulationRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  5. Eternal Senia

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Heroes of Hammerwatch II.

    Thoughts and expectations ARPG

    2015ActionIndieRPGFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  6. Disfigure

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Action and Indie with Heroes of Hammerwatch II.

    Disfigure is a grim-dark action rogue-like where you battle relentless hordes of monsters lurking in the shadows. Unlock powerful weapons, craft god-like builds with hundreds of upgrades, slay colossal bosses, and push your limits in intense 20–30 minute survival runs!

    2023ActionIndieFreeDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  7. Paper Lily - Chapter 1

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and RPG with Heroes of Hammerwatch II.

    Paper Lily is an RPG horror game in which you can solve puzzles in different ways. Explore a hidden world, meet strange characters, and guide Lacie as she attempts to find answers about her unusual condition.

    2024IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  8. Project Kat - Paper Lily Prologue

    WHY THIS

    Free-to-play pick from the same recommendation pool — no purchase to try it. Shares Indie and RPG with Heroes of Hammerwatch II.

    Project Kat is a short, unconventional RPG horror game in which there is always another way. Solve puzzles, make friends (or not), and guide Kat as she attempts to uncover the mystery behind a strange golden letter.

    2021IndieAdventureRPGFreeDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

More from Crackshell

Other recommendable Steam games by Crackshell, ranked by review count so the studio's hits land first.

  1. Heroes of Hammerwatch

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Crackshell, the studio behind Heroes of Hammerwatch II. Shares Action and Indie with Heroes of Hammerwatch II.

    Heroes of Hammerwatch is a rogue-lite action-adventure. Explore and battle your way through procedurally generated levels on your own or with up to 3 friends.

    2018ActionIndieRPG14.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  2. Hammerwatch

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Crackshell, the studio behind Heroes of Hammerwatch II. Shares Action and Indie with Heroes of Hammerwatch II.

    A hack and slash action adventure, set in a fantasy pixel art environment. Play solo or co-op in this adventure from bottom to top of Castle Hammerwatch. Kill hordes of enemies with varied looks and features through four unique environments with traps, hidden secrets and puzzles.

    2013ActionIndieAdventure9.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  3. Hammerwatch II

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Crackshell, the studio behind Heroes of Hammerwatch II. Shares Action and Indie with Heroes of Hammerwatch II.

    Gather your heroes and journey beyond the dungeons of Castle Hammerwatch to explore a pixelated world like never before. Aid King Roland’s resistance while helping villagers along the way. Battle beasts, finish off hordes of the undead, and face the forces of evil.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure24.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗
  4. Serious Sam's Bogus Detour

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Crackshell, the studio behind Heroes of Hammerwatch II. Shares Action and Indie with Heroes of Hammerwatch II.

    Serious Sam’s Bogus Detour is an all-new action-adventure in the legendary Serious Sam saga from Hammerwatch developer Crackshell.

    2017ActionIndie9.99 USDSteam ↗
  5. Hammerwatch Anniversary Edition

    WHY THIS

    Another title from Crackshell, the studio behind Heroes of Hammerwatch II. Shares Action and Indie with Heroes of Hammerwatch II.

    Choose between seven hero classes, each with unique capabilities. Brave hordes of deadly creatures alone, or band together with your noblest of champions in co-op mode available both online and locally. Take on the challenges in three different campaigns, or build your own custom scenario.

    2023ActionIndieAdventure19.99 USDDeck PlayableSteam ↗

Plays great on Steam Deck

Valve-Verified or Playable picks from the similar pool — ready to go on Deck out of the box.

  1. Children of Morta

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Heroes of Hammerwatch II.

    Children of Morta is a story-driven action RPG game about an extraordinary family of heroes. Lead the Bergsons, with all their flaws and virtues, against the forthcoming Corruption. Will you be able to sacrifice everything to save the ones you care for?

    2019ActionIndieAdventure21.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  2. Ember Knights

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and RPG with Heroes of Hammerwatch II.

    Ember Knights is an action rogue-lite for 1-4 players where you play as legendary knights, the last spark of hope against the mad sorcerer Praxis and his hordes of unwavering fiends. Wield weapons & skills, build synergies with game-changing relics and free the universe of Praxis’ corruption.

    2023ActionAdventureRPG19.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  3. Striving for Light

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Heroes of Hammerwatch II.

    Blending deep Action RPG buildcrafting with roguelite action, Striving for Light lets you shape and customize an infinite skilltree. Hunt for powerful loot, craft and upgrade weapons to legendary power, slay hordes of enemies and challenging bosses in ever-changing dark worlds.

    2025ActionIndieAdventure12.59 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗
  4. DunHero

    WHY THIS

    Deck Verified — runs on Steam Deck out of the box. Shares Action and Indie with Heroes of Hammerwatch II.

    DunHero is an Action Roguelike. Choose your class, level up and collect powerful items. Defeat bosses and free the world from evil in unique adventures. Play solo or with friends in up to 4-player co-op.

    2026ActionIndieAdventure8.99 USDDeck VerifiedSteam ↗

Frequently asked about Heroes of Hammerwatch II

Does Heroes of Hammerwatch II run on Steam Deck?
Heroes of Hammerwatch II is rated Playable on Steam Deck — it runs, but expect some manual adjustments (control remapping, text size, or graphics settings) for the best experience.
How much does Heroes of Hammerwatch II cost?
Heroes of Hammerwatch II is listed on Steam at 19.99 USD (current store price; Steam sales may reduce this temporarily).
Does Heroes of Hammerwatch II have multiplayer or co-op?
Yes — Heroes of Hammerwatch II supports multi-player play according to its Steam store listing (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op).
What games are most similar to Heroes of Hammerwatch II?
Based on Steam play patterns and shared genres/tags, the games most often recommended alongside Heroes of Hammerwatch II are Heroes of Hammerwatch, Tor Eternum, Children of Morta.
Who developed Heroes of Hammerwatch II?
Heroes of Hammerwatch II was developed by Crackshell and published by Team17.

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