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Hammerfight

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac • 2010

Should you play it?

Hammerfight is about 2D battles of flying machines equipped with various slashing, piercing and blunt weaponry.A unique combat system is based on realistic physics simulation, and it ties the movements of the rider to the movements of your mouse. As you wave the mouse, your rider swings his warhammer, smashing the foe into the wall!

What works

  • Unique and satisfying physics-based combat
  • Deep customization and weapon variety
  • Engaging and immersive setting
  • High replayability with arena mode and branching story
  • Great value for price

Things to keep in mind

  • Steep learning curve and challenging controls
  • Lack of online multiplayer
  • Some bugs and graphical limitations
  • Confusing story and ui elements
  • Can cause physical strain due to mouse movement

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Trinity Fusion

  • Prime of Flames

  • Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel

  • Arboria

  • Death Must Die

  • Kelipot

Less leadership-focused

Games that feels like Hammerfight but with less leadership over others

  • Pronty

  • Tempest of the Heavens and Earth

  • Spiritfall

  • Guidus Zero

  • Soulstone Survivors

  • Shattered Divinities

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Hammerfight: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Competence. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Leadership.

Last update: 03/08/2026