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Heroes of Might & Magic V: Hammers of Fate

PC (Microsoft Windows) • 2008

Should you play it?

Take part in a thrilling new adventure in the world of Ashan with the Hammers of Fate expansion. Discover uncharted territories and experience new ways of playing Heroes of Might & Magic V. Introducing a brand-new Dwarves faction, made up of heroic warriors and rune magic adepts who stalk the deepest mountains and most hostile regions of...

What works

  • New faction with unique rune magic
  • Continuation of engaging story campaigns
  • Introduction of caravans easing unit management
  • Improved cutscenes and voice acting
  • Random map generator and new scenarios

Things to keep in mind

  • Some bugs and technical issues reported
  • Campaign length shorter than base game
  • Multiplayer is buggy and limited
  • Lack of russian localization in steam version
  • Some missions considered grindy or unbalanced

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • King Arthur: Knight's Tale

  • Disciples III: Reincarnation

  • Disciples Sacred Lands Gold

  • Disciples II: Rise of the Elves

  • King's Bounty: Armored Princess

  • As We Descend

More expressive

Games that feels like Heroes of Might & Magic V: Hammers of Fate but with more self-expression and customization

  • Age of Wonders 4

  • Earth 2160

  • Heroes of Might & Magic V: Tribes of the East

  • SpellForce: Conquest of Eo

  • King's Bounty: Crossworlds

  • Langrisser I & II

More social

Games that feels like Heroes of Might & Magic V: Hammers of Fate but with more teamwork and cooperation

  • Frosthaven

  • Lords of Xulima

  • Banquet for Fools

  • Indies' Lies

  • Suikoden I&II HD Remaster Gate Rune and Dunan Unification Wars

  • BRAVELY DEFAULT FLYING FAIRY HD Remaster

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Heroes of Might & Magic V: Hammers of Fate: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Leadership, Story. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Expression.

Last update: 03/08/2026