Choose Heroes of Hammerwatch II
Choose Heroes of Hammerwatch II if you want an Indie game with Multi-player, Online Co-op, and Co-op. On Steam, it has co-op, so you can bring a friend. 3,983 Steam reviews back the pick.
Heroes of Hammerwatch II vs Sentry
Heroes of Hammerwatch II and Sentry both land in Action, 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, RPG on Steam. Heroes of Hammerwatch II (2025) is 1 year older than Sentry (2026). Heroes of Hammerwatch II has co-op; Sentry does not. 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 Sentry
Choose Sentry if you want a Strategy and Adventure game with Custom Volume Controls and Save Anytime. On Steam, it's a focused single-player run rather than a multiplayer commitment. Sentry launched in 2026.
Both Heroes of Hammerwatch II and Sentry sit in Action 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.
Side-by-side comparison
 Heroes of Hammerwatch II |  Sentry | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Strategy, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Unrated |
| Price | 19.99 USD | Price unknown |
| Steam reviews | 84.5% positive (3,983 reviews) | — |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Crackshell | Bright Angle Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, RPG on Steam.
- Heroes of Hammerwatch II (2025) is 1 year older than Sentry (2026).
- Heroes of Hammerwatch II has co-op; Sentry does not.
- Heroes of Hammerwatch II is Deck Playable on Steam Deck; Sentry has no Deck rating yet.
Heroes of Hammerwatch II vs Sentry — FAQ
- Should I play Heroes of Hammerwatch II or Sentry first?
- If you want chronology, Heroes of Hammerwatch II (2025) came out before Sentry (2026). 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 Sentry similar?
- They overlap on Action, 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 Sentry have multiplayer like Heroes of Hammerwatch II?
- No. Heroes of Hammerwatch II supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op), while Sentry is listed as single-player only.
- Does Heroes of Hammerwatch II run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — Heroes of Hammerwatch II is rated Deck Playable by Valve. Sentry doesn't have a Deck rating yet, so its Deck behaviour is currently unverified.