Choose Heroes of Hammerwatch II
Choose Heroes of Hammerwatch II if it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 3,983 Steam reviews back the pick.
Heroes of Hammerwatch II vs Heroes of Hammerwatch
Heroes of Hammerwatch II and Heroes of Hammerwatch 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. Heroes of Hammerwatch (2018) is 7 years older than Heroes of Hammerwatch II (2025). Heroes of Hammerwatch scores higher on Steam reviews (88.3% positive) than Heroes of Hammerwatch II (84.5% 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
Choose Heroes of Hammerwatch if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 88.3% positive across 4,644 reviews.
Both Heroes of Hammerwatch II and Heroes of Hammerwatch 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 |  Heroes of Hammerwatch | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2018 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Playable | Deck Playable |
| Price | 19.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 84.5% positive (3,983 reviews) | 88.3% positive (4,644 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op |
| Developers | Crackshell | Crackshell |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Heroes of Hammerwatch (2018) is 7 years older than Heroes of Hammerwatch II (2025).
- Heroes of Hammerwatch scores higher on Steam reviews (88.3% positive) than Heroes of Hammerwatch II (84.5% positive).
- Heroes of Hammerwatch is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Heroes of Hammerwatch II (14.99 USD vs. 19.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Both are Deck Playable.
Heroes of Hammerwatch II vs Heroes of Hammerwatch — FAQ
- Which is better, Heroes of Hammerwatch II or Heroes of Hammerwatch?
- On Steam reviews Heroes of Hammerwatch scores higher (88.3% positive) than Heroes of Hammerwatch II (84.5% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Heroes of Hammerwatch is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play Heroes of Hammerwatch II or Heroes of Hammerwatch first?
- If you want chronology, Heroes of Hammerwatch (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 Heroes of Hammerwatch II and Heroes of Hammerwatch 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 Heroes of Hammerwatch have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: Heroes of Hammerwatch II ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Heroes of Hammerwatch ships Online Co-op, Co-op.