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Heroes of Hammerwatch II vs A Violent Revelry

Heroes of Hammerwatch II and A Violent Revelry both land in Action, Indie, 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 Action, Indie, RPG on Steam. A Violent Revelry (2022) is 3 years older than Heroes of Hammerwatch II (2025). Heroes of Hammerwatch II scores higher on Steam reviews (84.5% positive) than A Violent Revelry (59.5% 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 the Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 3,983 Steam reviews back the pick.

Choose A Violent Revelry

Choose A Violent Revelry if you want an Adventure and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 20% cheaper on the Steam Store. A Violent Revelry launched in 2022.

Both Heroes of Hammerwatch II and A Violent Revelry sit in Action, Indie, 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.

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Heroes of Hammerwatch II vs A Violent Revelry — Steam metadata comparison
Heroes of Hammerwatch II — Steam game coverHeroes of Hammerwatch IIA Violent Revelry — Steam game coverA Violent Revelry
Released20252022
GenresAction, Indie, RPGAction, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access
PlatformsWindowsWindows
Steam DeckDeck PlayableDeck Playable
Price19.99 USD15.99 USD
Steam reviews84.5% positive (3,983 reviews)59.5% positive (42 reviews)
MultiplayerMulti-player, Online Co-op, Co-opSingle-player only
DevelopersCrackshellJulian Edison

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Heroes of Hammerwatch II vs A Violent Revelry — FAQ

Should I play Heroes of Hammerwatch II or A Violent Revelry first?
If you want chronology, A Violent Revelry (2022) 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 Heroes of Hammerwatch II and A Violent Revelry similar?
They overlap on Action, Indie, 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 A Violent Revelry have multiplayer like Heroes of Hammerwatch II?
No. Heroes of Hammerwatch II supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while A Violent Revelry is listed as single-player only.
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