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Heroes of Hammerwatch

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2018

Should you play it?

Heroes of Hammerwatch is a rogue-lite action-adventure. Explore and battle your way through procedurally generated levels on your own or with up to 3 friends.

What works

  • Engaging cooperative multiplayer
  • Deep and rewarding progression system
  • Variety of classes and builds
  • Challenging but fair gameplay
  • Good value for price

Things to keep in mind

  • Grindy progression especially solo
  • Some repetitive dungeon layouts
  • Multiplayer connection issues reported
  • Steep learning curve for new players
  • Minimal narrative depth

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • Hammerwatch Anniversary Edition

  • Sephiria

  • Rogue Heroes: Ruins of Tasos

  • Cluckmech Oasis

  • Mr. Sun's Hatbox

  • Core Keeper

Less intimate

Games that feels like Heroes of Hammerwatch but with less focus on close relationships

  • Chronicon

  • 9th Dawn III

  • Archvale

  • Pocket Rogues

  • Aground

  • DunHero

More competitive

Games that feels like Heroes of Hammerwatch but with more competition against others

  • Secrets of Grindea

  • 20XX

  • Ember Knights

  • Tallowmere 2: Curse of the Kittens

  • Lenna's Inception

  • Heroes of Hammerwatch II

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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).

Heroes of Hammerwatch: 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, Continuation. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Story.

Last update: 04/08/2026