Choose HeXen II
Choose HeXen II if you want the Multi-player, LAN Co-op, and Co-op side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 29% cheaper on the Steam Store. HeXen II launched in 2007.
HeXen II vs Eradicator
HeXen II and Eradicator 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 7 years older than Eradicator (2014). Eradicator scores higher on Steam reviews (87.3% 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 Eradicator
Choose Eradicator if it's the newer release (2014) and ships with the modern feature baseline. Eradicator launched in 2014.
Both HeXen II and Eradicator sit in Action 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
 HeXen II |  Eradicator | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2007 | 2014 |
| Genres | Action | Action |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Steam Deck | Deck Unsupported | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 6.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 75.9% positive (402 reviews) | 87.3% positive (55 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player, LAN Co-op, Co-op | Single-player only |
| Developers | Raven Software | Accolade, Inc |
Side by side
- Both are Action games on Steam.
- HeXen II (2007) is 7 years older than Eradicator (2014).
- Eradicator scores higher on Steam reviews (87.3% positive) than HeXen II (75.9% positive).
- HeXen II is currently ~29% cheaper on Steam than Eradicator (4.99 USD vs. 6.99 USD).
- HeXen II has co-op; Eradicator does not.
- HeXen II is Deck Unsupported on Steam Deck; Eradicator has no Deck rating yet.
HeXen II vs Eradicator — FAQ
- Should I play HeXen II or Eradicator first?
- If you want chronology, HeXen II (2007) came out before Eradicator (2014). 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 Eradicator 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.
- Does Eradicator have multiplayer like HeXen II?
- No. HeXen II supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player, LAN Co-op, Co-op), while Eradicator is listed as single-player only.