Chronicon vs Heroes of Hammerwatch II
Chronicon is an action-adventure action-RPG game from Subworld (2020) while Heroes of Hammerwatch II is an action-RPG roguelike game from Crackshell (2025).
What each one is
Steam files Chronicon under Action-Adventure and Action-RPG. In contrast, it files Heroes of Hammerwatch II under Action-RPG and Roguelike.
Use the magical device known as the Chronicon to travel into the souls and memories of fallen heroes to re-live their grand tales! Epic adventures full of loot and monsters await!
A rogue-lite action-rpg that offers extensive persistent progression. Build your town, upgrade and equip your heroes, before taking on the ever-changing Dark Citadel - either solo or with a team of friends.
At a glance
| Chronicon | Heroes of Hammerwatch II | |
|---|---|---|
| GamingPickz Score | 7.8/10 | 6.9/10 |
| Steam rating | Very Positive (94%, 9,716) | Very Positive (82%, 6,497) |
| Critic aggregate | No aggregate | No aggregate |
| Price | $13.99 | $19.99 |
| Install size | 1.46 GB | 1 GB |
| Steam Deck | playable | playable |
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Developer | Subworld | Crackshell |
Prices and Steam ratings are read live and move over time.
Chronicon vs Heroes of Hammerwatch II, point by point
Each facet side by side. A round is marked won only where a figure settles it; feel and "which is better" carry no mark, because no number we hold decides them.
Genre and premise
ChroniconAction-adventure action-RPG gameHeroes of Hammerwatch IIAction-RPG roguelike gameWhat each is filed as. Each game describes itself in full above; we do not judge a premise.
How it plays
ChroniconLoot, Action RPG, Hack and SlashHeroes of Hammerwatch IIRPG, Action RPG, Action RoguelikeThe tags players apply most, in order of votes. A read on feel, not a verdict.
Reception
Chronicon ✓Score 7.8 · 94% on SteamHeroes of Hammerwatch IIScore 6.9 · 82% on SteamThe GamingPickz Score is a composite of player sentiment, critics and popularity, computed the same way for every game.
Content and scale
Chronicon9,716 reviews · 3 add-ons · 1.46 GBHeroes of Hammerwatch II6,497 reviews · 1 add-on · 1 GBReach and footprint, not quality: more reviews or a bigger install is not a better game.
Price
Chronicon ✓$13.99Heroes of Hammerwatch II$19.99Read live from Steam and subject to change.
On a Steam Deck
ChroniconPlayableHeroes of Hammerwatch IIPlayableValve's own Deck compatibility rating.
Chronicon takes 2 of the marked rounds to 0. That is only what a number can decide, not which you will enjoy more.
The two on the grid
Compare the whole catalogueChronicon and Heroes of Hammerwatch II on the axes the GamingPickz Score is built from, on the full 0 to 100 scale so each dot is its real position. Change either axis to compare them on any measure.
2 games have both
Players. The share of Steam reviews marked positive, pulled toward the catalogue average in proportion to how few reviews stand behind it. A game with 200 reviews moves a long way toward the average; one with 200,000 barely moves at all. Without this a title sitting at 100 percent on nine reviews outranks Half-Life 2 at 98 percent on 278,000.
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How positions are decided
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Which to pick, by what you want
- The higher-rated of the two: Chronicon (GamingPickz Score 7.8)
- The cheaper right now: Chronicon ($13.99)
What they have in common
Both are tagged by Steam players with:
Action RPGHack and SlashDungeon CrawlerRPGPixel GraphicsProcedural GenerationAction2D
Where they differ
LootCraftingIndie4 Player LocalLocal Co-OpAction-Adventure
Action RoguelikeRogue-likeRogue-liteTop-DownCharacter CustomizationMedieval
Tags players apply to one game and not the other.
Difficulty and who each is for
By the tags players apply, Chronicon is middle-of-the-road on difficulty. Heroes of Hammerwatch II is middle-of-the-road on difficulty.
System requirements, side by side
| Chronicon | Heroes of Hammerwatch II | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum GPU | DirectX 11 and Shader Model 3.0 Compatible Dedicated Video Card | OpenGL 3.2+ / |
| Minimum CPU | Quad Core 3 GHz | Intel Core™ Duo |
| Minimum RAM | 4 GB | 3 GB |
| Install size | 1.46 GB | 1 GB |
Can your PC run them? Check each against your own kit: Chronicon · Heroes of Hammerwatch II.
Accessibility features
Steam store pages declare 1 accessibility feature for Chronicon and 1 for Heroes of Hammerwatch II. A declaration is a floor, not a review.
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Common questions
How different are Chronicon and Heroes of Hammerwatch II in scope?
Chronicon has drawn 9,716 Steam reviews, ships 3 add-ons and installs in 1.46 GB. Heroes of Hammerwatch II has drawn 6,497 Steam reviews, ships 1 add-on and installs in 1 GB.
Is Chronicon or Heroes of Hammerwatch II better?
By the GamingPickz Score, Chronicon rates higher (7.8 to 6.9). That is a composite of player sentiment, the critic aggregate and popularity, not our taste. "Better" also depends on price, length and platform, which the table above lays out.
Which is cheaper, Chronicon or Heroes of Hammerwatch II?
Chronicon is cheaper right now at $13.99, against $19.99. Prices move, so this is read live from Steam and can change.
Do you rank one above the other for a fee?
No. Neither game, nor anyone else, pays for placement or a verdict here. The order and every figure come out of the same public data the rest of the site uses.
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How we compare, and what we will not do
The GamingPickz Score is a composite of player sentiment (adjusted for sample size), the critic aggregate and popularity, computed by the same code every ranked list on this site uses. The Steam rating label is Valve's own, reconstructed from the positive percentage and review count. Prices are read live. We do not write an opinion of which game is "better": we report the numbers and say which wins each measurable question above.