# Games like Hammerwatch

> The closest matches to Hammerwatch: Heroes of Hammerwatch, Hero Siege, Children of Morta, Gauntlet™ Slayer Edition, and Dungeon Souls. Ranked by imho.run from Steam co-play data, shared tags and reviews.

## Similar games, ranked

The full ranked list, 24 games, best match first (the HTML page shows the top 8 as cards).

1. [Heroes of Hammerwatch](https://imho.run/games/677120/heroes-of-hammerwatch) — Also Hack and Slash and Dungeon Crawler, like Hammerwatch. 4,644 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/677120/)
2. [Hero Siege](https://imho.run/games/269210/hero-siege) — Also Hack and Slash, like Hammerwatch. 12,673 Steam reviews, 61% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/269210/)
3. [Children of Morta](https://imho.run/games/330020/children-of-morta) — A frequent pick in Hammerwatch players' libraries, and another RPG. 7,392 Steam reviews, 88% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/330020/)
4. [Gauntlet™ Slayer Edition](https://imho.run/games/258970/gauntlet-slayer-edition) — Also Hack and Slash and Dungeon Crawler, like Hammerwatch. 4,591 Steam reviews, 79% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/258970/)
5. [Dungeon Souls](https://imho.run/games/383230/dungeon-souls) — Shares permadeath with Hammerwatch. 802 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/383230/)
6. [Infernax](https://imho.run/games/374190/infernax) — Same atmospheric mood as Hammerwatch. 1,056 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/374190/)
7. [Legend of Dungeon](https://imho.run/games/238280/legend-of-dungeon) — Also Dungeon Crawler, like Hammerwatch. 903 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/238280/)
8. [Torchlight II](https://imho.run/games/200710/torchlight-ii) — Also Hack and Slash and Dungeon Crawler, like Hammerwatch. 17,371 Steam reviews, 93% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/200710/)
9. [Absolum](https://imho.run/games/1904480/absolum) — Shares co op multiplayer with Hammerwatch. 4,194 Steam reviews, 94% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1904480/)
10. [Mercenary Kings: Reloaded Edition](https://imho.run/games/218820/mercenary-kings-reloaded-edition) — Shares co op multiplayer with Hammerwatch. 801 Steam reviews, 74% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/218820/)
11. [Wizard of Legend](https://imho.run/games/445980/wizard-of-legend) — A frequent pick in Hammerwatch players' libraries, and another Action. 7,279 Steam reviews, 91% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/445980/)
12. [Halls of Torment](https://imho.run/games/2218750/halls-of-torment) — Also Hack and Slash, like Hammerwatch. 20,900 Steam reviews, 96% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2218750/)
13. [FORCED: Slightly Better Edition](https://imho.run/games/249990/forced-slightly-better-edition) — Also Hack and Slash, like Hammerwatch. 1,147 Steam reviews, 72% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/249990/)
14. [Grim Dawn](https://imho.run/games/219990/grim-dawn) — Also Hack and Slash and Dungeon Crawler, like Hammerwatch. 39,041 Steam reviews, 95% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/219990/)
15. [Last Epoch](https://imho.run/games/899770/last-epoch) — Also Hack and Slash and Dungeon Crawler, like Hammerwatch. 59,355 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/899770/)
16. [Hammerwatch II](https://imho.run/games/1538970/hammerwatch-ii) — Also Hack and Slash and Dungeon Crawler, like Hammerwatch. 1,003 Steam reviews, 64% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/1538970/)
17. [Pixel Descent](https://imho.run/games/2569330/pixel-descent) — Shares permadeath with Hammerwatch. 111 Steam reviews, 84% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2569330/)
18. [Warlocks vs Shadows](https://imho.run/games/330270/warlocks-vs-shadows) — Same atmospheric mood as Hammerwatch. 114 Steam reviews, 52% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/330270/)
19. [UnderMine](https://imho.run/games/656350/undermine) — Also Dungeon Crawler, like Hammerwatch. 4,358 Steam reviews, 90% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/656350/)
20. [Abathor](https://imho.run/games/2295610/abathor) — Shares permadeath with Hammerwatch. 171 Steam reviews, 89% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/2295610/)
21. [The Incredible Adventures of Van Helsing](https://imho.run/games/215530/the-incredible-adventures-of-van-helsing) — Also Hack and Slash and Dungeon Crawler, like Hammerwatch. 3,090 Steam reviews, 81% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/215530/)
22. [Warhammer: Chaosbane](https://imho.run/games/774241/warhammer-chaosbane) — Also Hack and Slash and Dungeon Crawler, like Hammerwatch. 1,611 Steam reviews, 61% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/774241/)
23. [Darksiders Genesis](https://imho.run/games/710920/darksiders-genesis) — Also Hack and Slash and Dungeon Crawler, like Hammerwatch. 3,410 Steam reviews, 85% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/710920/)
24. [Dungeons of Sundaria](https://imho.run/games/587520/dungeons-of-sundaria) — Also Hack and Slash and Dungeon Crawler, like Hammerwatch. 1,568 Steam reviews, 75% positive. [Steam](https://store.steampowered.com/app/587520/)

## Machine-readable

The same ranked list as JSON from the imho.run API for AI assistants (GET, no key, same site as this page):

- Top 20: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=239070&n=20
- Co-op games only: https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=239070&n=20&coop=true
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- Facts about this game: https://imho.run/api/agent/game-facts?q=239070
- This page as markdown: https://imho.run/md/game/239070
- API docs: https://imho.run/developers (OpenAPI: https://imho.run/openapi.json, MCP: https://imho.run/mcp)

## About Hammerwatch

Hammerwatch is a pixel-art action-adventure dungeon crawler released in 2013 by Crackshell, published by Team17. Players control one of four distinct character classes, each offering unique progression paths and abilities. The game features handcrafted levels with permadeath mechanics, gear upgrades, and hidden secrets to discover. Co-operative multiplayer supports both local and online play, making it particularly popular for shared sessions. Reviewers highlight how the pixel art and music create a strong atmosphere, while players describe the combat as satisfying melee bashing. The game rewards exploration through secret areas scattered throughout its four environments. Currently priced at $9.99 USD and marked playable on Steam Deck, it holds an 88% positive rating from over 2,400 Steam reviews.

## Game info

- **AppID:** 239070
- **Developer:** Crackshell
- **Publisher:** Team17
- **Genres:** Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG
- **Categories:** Multi-player, Includes level editor, Partial Controller Support, Single-player, Steam Achievements, Shared/Split Screen, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Workshop, Online Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Remote Play Together, Family Sharing, Co-op
- **Released:** Aug 12, 2013
- **Free to play:** no
- **Metacritic:** 72
- **Platforms:** windows, mac, linux

## Links

- [Full page with filters and more lists](https://imho.run/games/239070/hammerwatch)
- [The same list as JSON, no key](https://imho.run/api/agent/games-like?q=239070&n=20) — the API for AI assistants, see https://imho.run/developers
- [Steam store](https://store.steampowered.com/app/239070/)
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