Halls of Torment vs Heroes of Hammerwatch II
Halls of Torment is an action-RPG roguelike game from Chasing Carrots (2024) while Heroes of Hammerwatch II is an action-RPG roguelike game from Crackshell (2025).
What each one is
Steam files Halls of Torment under Action-RPG and Roguelike. In contrast, it files Heroes of Hammerwatch II under Action-RPG and Roguelike.
Slay hordes of terrifying monsters in this horde survival roguelite. Descend into the Halls of Torment where the Lords of the underworld await you. Treasures, magical trinkets, and a growing cast of heroes will grant you the power to vanquish these horrors from beyond. How long can you survive?
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
| Halls of Torment | Heroes of Hammerwatch II | |
|---|---|---|
| GamingPickz Score | 8.3/10 | 6.9/10 |
| Steam rating | Overwhelmingly Positive (95%, 31,787) | Very Positive (82%, 6,497) |
| Critic aggregate | 88/100 | No aggregate |
| Price | $6.66 | $19.99 |
| Install size | 4 GB | 1 GB |
| Steam Deck | verified | playable |
| Released | 2024 | 2025 |
| Developer | Chasing Carrots | Crackshell |
Prices and Steam ratings are read live and move over time.
Halls of Torment 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
Halls of TormentAction-RPG roguelike 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
Halls of TormentAction Roguelike, Rogue-lite, Bullet HellHeroes of Hammerwatch IIRPG, Action RPG, Action RoguelikeThe tags players apply most, in order of votes. A read on feel, not a verdict.
Reception
Halls of Torment ✓Score 8.3 · 95% on Steam · 88 criticHeroes 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
Halls of Torment31,787 reviews · 3 add-ons · 4 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
Halls of Torment ✓$6.66Heroes of Hammerwatch II$19.99Read live from Steam and subject to change.
On a Steam Deck
Halls of Torment ✓VerifiedHeroes of Hammerwatch IIPlayableValve's own Deck compatibility rating.
Halls of Torment takes 3 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
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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: Halls of Torment (GamingPickz Score 8.3)
- The cheaper right now: Halls of Torment ($6.66)
- Better on a Steam Deck: Halls of Torment (verified)
- Lighter on storage: Heroes of Hammerwatch II (1 GB)
- The safer bet by weight of reviews: Halls of Torment (31,787 reviews)
What they have in common
Both are tagged by Steam players with:
Action RoguelikeRogue-litePixel GraphicsAction RPGRogue-likeActionRPGHack and Slash
Where they differ
Bullet HellDark FantasyArcadeSingleplayerDarkAtmospheric
Dungeon CrawlerAdventureProcedural GenerationCharacter CustomizationCombatMultiplayer
Tags players apply to one game and not the other.
Difficulty and who each is for
By the tags players apply, Halls of Torment is demanding, for players who want a challenge. Heroes of Hammerwatch II is middle-of-the-road on difficulty.
System requirements, side by side
| Halls of Torment | Heroes of Hammerwatch II | |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum GPU | — | OpenGL 3.2+ / |
| Minimum CPU | — | Intel Core™ Duo |
| Minimum RAM | — | 3 GB |
| Install size | 4 GB | 1 GB |
Can your PC run them? Check each against your own kit: Halls of Torment · Heroes of Hammerwatch II.
Accessibility features
Steam store pages declare 5 accessibility features for Halls of Torment and 1 for Heroes of Hammerwatch II. A declaration is a floor, not a review.
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Common questions
How different are Halls of Torment and Heroes of Hammerwatch II in scope?
Halls of Torment has drawn 31,787 Steam reviews, ships 3 add-ons and installs in 4 GB. Heroes of Hammerwatch II has drawn 6,497 Steam reviews, ships 1 add-on and installs in 1 GB.
Is Halls of Torment or Heroes of Hammerwatch II better?
By the GamingPickz Score, Halls of Torment rates higher (8.3 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, Halls of Torment or Heroes of Hammerwatch II?
Halls of Torment is cheaper right now at $6.66, 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.