Choose Heroes of Hammerwatch II
Choose Heroes of Hammerwatch II if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 3,983 Steam reviews back the pick.
Heroes of Hammerwatch II vs SwarmsurgE
Heroes of Hammerwatch II and SwarmsurgE 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. SwarmsurgE (2023) is 2 years older than Heroes of Hammerwatch II (2025). SwarmsurgE is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Heroes of Hammerwatch II (2.99 USD vs. 19.99 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 SwarmsurgE
Choose SwarmsurgE if you want an Adventure and Early Access experience. On Steam, it's currently about 85% cheaper on the Steam Store. SwarmsurgE launched in 2023.
Both Heroes of Hammerwatch II and SwarmsurgE sit in Action, Indie, and RPG on Steam and both list Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op, 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
 Heroes of Hammerwatch II |  SwarmsurgE | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2023 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG, Early Access |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Verified |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 2.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.5% positive (3,983 reviews) | 5 reviews |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Crackshell | Screaming Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- SwarmsurgE (2023) is 2 years older than Heroes of Hammerwatch II (2025).
- SwarmsurgE is currently ~85% cheaper on Steam than Heroes of Hammerwatch II (2.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: Heroes of Hammerwatch II is Deck Playable, SwarmsurgE is Deck Verified.
Heroes of Hammerwatch II vs SwarmsurgE — FAQ
- Should I play Heroes of Hammerwatch II or SwarmsurgE first?
- If you want chronology, SwarmsurgE (2023) 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 SwarmsurgE 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.
- Do both Heroes of Hammerwatch II and SwarmsurgE have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Heroes of Hammerwatch II ships Online Co-op, Co-op; SwarmsurgE ships Online Co-op, Co-op.