Choose EvilVEvil
Choose EvilVEvil if it matches what drew you to this matchup. EvilVEvil launched in 2024.
EvilVEvil vs Heretic + Hexen
EvilVEvil and Heretic + Hexen both land in Action, Adventure 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, Adventure on Steam. EvilVEvil (2024) is 1 year older than Heretic + Hexen (2025). Heretic + Hexen scores higher on Steam reviews (94.5% positive) than EvilVEvil (73.8% 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 Heretic + Hexen
Choose Heretic + Hexen if you want a RPG game with Shared/Split Screen, Online PvP, and Shared/Split Screen PvP. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 1,201 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both EvilVEvil and Heretic + Hexen sit in Action and Adventure 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
 EvilVEvil |  Heretic + Hexen | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Adventure | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Verified |
| Price | Price unknown | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 73.8% positive (42 reviews) | 94.5% positive (1,201 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, Online Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Toadman Interactive | id Software, Nightdive Studios |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Adventure on Steam.
- EvilVEvil (2024) is 1 year older than Heretic + Hexen (2025).
- Heretic + Hexen scores higher on Steam reviews (94.5% positive) than EvilVEvil (73.8% positive).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: EvilVEvil is Deck Unsupported, Heretic + Hexen is Deck Verified.
EvilVEvil vs Heretic + Hexen — FAQ
- Should I play EvilVEvil or Heretic + Hexen first?
- If you want chronology, EvilVEvil (2024) came out before Heretic + Hexen (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 EvilVEvil and Heretic + Hexen similar?
- They overlap on Action, Adventure 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 EvilVEvil and Heretic + Hexen have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: EvilVEvil ships Online Co-op, Co-op; Heretic + Hexen ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.