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Hammerwatch Anniversary Edition

Xbox Series X|S, PlayStation 4, PC (Microsoft Windows), PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch • 2023

Should you play it?

Choose between seven hero classes, each with unique capabilities. Brave hordes of deadly creatures alone, or band together with your noblest of champions in co-op mode available both online and locally. Take on the challenges in three different campaigns, or build your own custom scenario.

What works

  • Engaging cooperative multiplayer
  • Multiple campaigns and classes
  • Challenging but fair combat
  • Rich pixel art and sound design
  • Mod support and community content

Things to keep in mind

  • Repetitive gameplay and grind
  • Some confusing level design and secrets
  • Limited story and character progression
  • Occasional bugs and ui issues
  • No cross-campaign progression

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How to read the map This is a polar difference map: direction = which motivation differs, and distance = how much (same units as the sidebar deltas).

Swipe to compare nearby games with Hammerwatch Anniversary Edition. These titles are not in What to play next.

Hammerwatch Anniversary Edition: A very typical example of its motivational profile. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Cooperation, Fellowship, Intimacy, Leadership. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Violence, Exploration, Fellowship.

Last update: 24/08/2026