Choose HeXen II
Choose HeXen II if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. HeXen II launched in 2007.
HeXen II vs Heretic + Hexen
HeXen II and Heretic + Hexen both land in Action 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 are Action games on Steam. HeXen II (2007) is 18 years older than Heretic + Hexen (2025). Heretic + Hexen scores higher on Steam reviews (94.5% positive) than HeXen II (75.9% 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 an Adventure and RPG game with Shared/Split Screen, Online PvP, and Shared/Split Screen PvP. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 94.5% positive across 1,201 reviews.
Both HeXen II and Heretic + Hexen sit in Action on Steam and both list Multi-player, LAN 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
 HeXen II |  Heretic + Hexen | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2007 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action | Action, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Deck Verified |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75.9% positive (402 reviews) | 94.5% positive (1,201 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, LAN Co-op, Co-op | Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer, Online Co-op |
| Developers | Raven Software | id Software, Nightdive Studios |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- HeXen II (2007) is 18 years older than Heretic + Hexen (2025).
- Heretic + Hexen scores higher on Steam reviews (94.5% positive) than HeXen II (75.9% positive).
- HeXen II is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Heretic + Hexen (4.99 USD vs. 14.99 USD).
- Both support cooperative play.
- Steam Deck: HeXen II is Deck Unsupported, Heretic + Hexen is Deck Verified.
HeXen II vs Heretic + Hexen — FAQ
- Which is better, HeXen II or Heretic + Hexen?
- On Steam reviews Heretic + Hexen scores higher (94.5% positive) than HeXen II (75.9% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Heretic + Hexen is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play HeXen II or Heretic + Hexen first?
- If you want chronology, HeXen II (2007) 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 HeXen II and Heretic + Hexen similar?
- They overlap on Action 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 HeXen II and Heretic + Hexen have co-op?
- Yes — both list a co-op category on Steam. Specifics differ: HeXen II ships LAN Co-op, Co-op; Heretic + Hexen ships Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op.