Computed from player tags · Not ranked by quality
24 games like Hammerwatch (2026)
Every game below overlaps with Hammerwatch on things players said about it rather than on our opinion of what feels alike. Each entry shows what it matched on, so you can throw out the ones matching on the part you did not care about.
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The short version
- Closest match: Heroes of Hammerwatch, which made by the same studio, Crackshell.
- Hammerwatch is tagged Dungeon Crawler, Indie, RPG, Co-op, Pixel Graphics, Action, Local Co-Op, Online Co-Op by Steam players. Those tags are what the matching runs on.
- 24 games qualify, each with at least fifty player reviews behind its sentiment figure.
- 2 are free to download, so you can test the resemblance yourself at no cost.
- 2 are from the same studio: Heroes of Hammerwatch, Heroes of Hammerwatch II.
Why players value Hammerwatch
The five things Steam players tag Hammerwatch with most. This is the yardstick every game below is measured against: the closer a game matches these, the more it is likely to scratch the same itch.
- Dungeon Crawler
- Indie
- RPG
- Co-op
- Pixel Graphics
| Reception | on Steam (89% of 6,513) |
|---|---|
| Watch-outs | no widespread problems reported by players |
| Price | $9.99 |
Tags, sentiment and reported problems come from Steam players; the story line is from Wikipedia. We do not add a written opinion of our own.
How these were matched
Steam tags carry the most weight, because players apply them and they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Souls-like, Atmospheric and Cozy exist as tags and as nothing else, which is exactly the vocabulary this question needs. Formal genres count for less, themes and a shared studio for more.
Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are thrown out before matching. Nearly everything is tagged Singleplayer, so matching on it is matching on nothing. That cutoff is computed from the catalogue rather than fixed, so it moves as the catalogue grows.
All 24, closest first
- 1
Heroes of Hammerwatch
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Crackshell; both fantasy and difficult; shares 10 player tags including Pixel Graphics, Dungeon Crawler and RPG.
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.
Heroes of Hammerwatch at a glance Released 2018 Studio Crackshell Player sentiment 87% positive of 9,527 Price $2.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.3/10 · Steam: (87% of 9,527)
Matches Hammerwatch on: 5 of 5 — Dungeon Crawler, Indie, RPG, Co-op, Pixel Graphics
Why players like it: Rogue-lite, Action Roguelike, Co-op, Pixel Graphics, Multiplayer — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hammerwatch: $2.99 — $7.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hammerwatch:Pixel GraphicsDungeon CrawlerRPGOnline Co-OpIndie2DHack and SlashTop-Down
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Heroes of Hammerwatch II
Why it matched: made by the same studio, Crackshell; both fantasy and difficult; shares 9 player tags including RPG, Rogue-like and Dungeon Crawler.
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.
Heroes of Hammerwatch II at a glance Released 2025 Studio Crackshell Player sentiment 82% positive of 6,497 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.9/10 · Steam: (82% of 6,497)
Matches Hammerwatch on: 3 of 5 — Dungeon Crawler, RPG, Pixel Graphics
Why players like it: RPG, Action RPG, Action Roguelike, Action, Rogue-like — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hammerwatch: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hammerwatch:RPGRogue-likeDungeon CrawlerHack and SlashPixel Graphics2DTop-DownFantasy
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Crypt of the NecroDancer
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics and Dungeon Crawler; released around the same time (2014).
Crypt of the NecroDancer is an award winning hardcore roguelike rhythm game. Move to the music and deliver beatdowns to the beat! Groove to the epic Danny Baranowsky soundtrack, or select songs from your own MP3 collection!
Crypt of the NecroDancer at a glance Released 2014 Studio Brace Yourself Games Player sentiment 95% positive of 26,481 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (95% of 26,481)
Matches Hammerwatch on: 5 of 5 — Dungeon Crawler, Indie, RPG, Co-op, Pixel Graphics
Why players like it: Rhythm, Female Protagonist, Difficult, Rogue-like, Great Soundtrack — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hammerwatch: $14.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hammerwatch:Rogue-likePixel GraphicsDungeon CrawlerIndieLocal Co-OpRPG2DFantasy
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Wizard of Legend
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Pixel Graphics, Rogue-like and Dungeon Crawler.
Wizard of Legend is a no-nonsense, action-packed take on wizardry that emphasizes precise movements and smart comboing of spells in a rogue-like dungeon crawler that features over a hundred unique spells and relics!
Wizard of Legend at a glance Released 2018 Studio Contingent99 Player sentiment 91% positive of 21,051 Price $15.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (91% of 21,051)
Matches Hammerwatch on: 5 of 5 — Dungeon Crawler, Indie, RPG, Co-op, Pixel Graphics
Why players like it: Action Roguelike, Pixel Graphics, Rogue-like, Dungeon Crawler, Local Co-Op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hammerwatch: $15.99 — $6.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hammerwatch:Pixel GraphicsRogue-likeDungeon CrawlerLocal Co-OpIndieHack and SlashLocal Multiplayer2D
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Children of Morta
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 9 player tags including Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics and Online Co-Op.
Children of Morta is a story-driven action RPG game about an extraordinary family of heroes. Lead the Bergsons, with all their flaws and virtues, against the forthcoming Corruption. Will you be able to sacrifice everything to save the ones you care for?
Children of Morta at a glance Released 2019 Studio Dead Mage Player sentiment 88% positive of 23,113 Price $21.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (88% of 23,113)
Matches Hammerwatch on: 4 of 5 — Dungeon Crawler, RPG, Co-op, Pixel Graphics
Why players like it: Multiplayer, Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics, Online Co-Op, Hack and Slash — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hammerwatch: $21.99 — $12.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hammerwatch:Rogue-likePixel GraphicsOnline Co-OpHack and SlashRPGLocal Co-OpDungeon Crawler2D
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Victor Vran ARPG
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Hack and Slash, RPG and Dungeon Crawler; released around the same time (2015).
Victor Vran is the isometric action-RPG where your skill is just as essential as your character build and gear. Experience intense combat action: dodge, jump and unleash powerful skills to finish off your enemies!
Victor Vran ARPG at a glance Released 2015 Studio Haemimont Games Player sentiment 86% positive of 6,454 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (86% of 6,454)
Matches Hammerwatch on: 4 of 5 — Dungeon Crawler, Indie, RPG, Co-op
Why players like it: Action RPG, Hack and Slash, RPG, Adventure, Co-op — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hammerwatch: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hammerwatch:Hack and SlashRPGDungeon CrawlerIndieLocal Co-OpFantasyOnline Co-OpTop-Down
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Moonlighter
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 8 player tags including Hack and Slash, Pixel Graphics and Dungeon Crawler.
Moonlighter is an Action RPG with rogue-lite elements that demonstrates two sides of the coin – revealing everyday routines of Will, an adventurous shopkeeper that secretly dreams of becoming a hero.
Moonlighter at a glance Released 2018 Studio Digital Sun Player sentiment 81% positive of 24,059 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.2/10 · Steam: (81% of 24,059)
Matches Hammerwatch on: 3 of 5 — Dungeon Crawler, RPG, Pixel Graphics
Why players like it: Hack and Slash, Pixel Graphics, Dungeon Crawler, Rogue-lite, Action Roguelike — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hammerwatch: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hammerwatch:Hack and SlashPixel GraphicsDungeon CrawlerRogue-likeRPGTop-DownFantasy2D
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Realm of the Mad God Exalt
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Pixel Graphics, Rogue-like and Indie; released around the same time (2012).
Embark on an exhilarating journey into the pixelated Realm of the Mad God! Join, an action-packed, free-to-play MMO bullet hell game. Discover a world with danger, challenges, and hidden treasures as you battle through waves of enemies. Team up with players and conquer dungeons to become a legend!
Realm of the Mad God Exalt at a glance Released 2012 Studio Wild Shadow Studios Player sentiment 83% positive of 47,698 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.6/10 · Steam: (83% of 47,698)
Matches Hammerwatch on: 4 of 5 — Indie, RPG, Co-op, Pixel Graphics
Why players like it: Pixel Graphics, MMORPG, Free to Play, Rogue-like, Perma Death — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hammerwatch: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hammerwatch:Pixel GraphicsRogue-likeIndie2DRPGOnline Co-OpFantasy
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Gauntlet Slayer Edition
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 9 player tags including Dungeon Crawler, Hack and Slash and Local Co-Op; released around the same time (2014).
The classic Gauntlet 4-player co-op action gameplay returns in a completely new experience! Battle the endless hordes of foes as you and your friends fight for treasure and glory via both local and online co-op multiplayer. Invade the Darkness!
Gauntlet Slayer Edition at a glance Released 2014 Studio Arrowhead Game Studios Player sentiment 82% positive of 10,282 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (82% of 10,282)
Matches Hammerwatch on: 3 of 5 — Dungeon Crawler, RPG, Co-op
Why players like it: Co-op, Dungeon Crawler, Hack and Slash, Local Co-Op, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hammerwatch: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hammerwatch:Dungeon CrawlerHack and SlashLocal Co-OpRPGTop-Down4 Player LocalOnline Co-OpLocal Multiplayer
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Nuclear Throne
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 8 player tags including Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics and Indie; released around the same time (2014).
Nuclear Throne is a post-apocalyptic roguelike-like top-down shooter. Not 'the final hope of humanity' post-apocalyptic, but 'humanity is extinct and mutants and monsters now roam the world' post-apocalyptic. Can you reach the Nuclear Throne?
Nuclear Throne at a glance Released 2014 Studio Vlambeer Player sentiment 96% positive of 19,779 Price $11.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (96% of 19,779)
Matches Hammerwatch on: 3 of 5 — Indie, RPG, Pixel Graphics
Why players like it: Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Pixel Graphics, Indie, Difficult — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hammerwatch: $11.99 — $2.00 pricier
Watch-outs: players report performance and stutter (details)
Shared with Hammerwatch:Rogue-likePixel GraphicsIndieLocal Co-OpTop-Down2DRPGLocal Multiplayer
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Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Pixel Graphics, Retro and Indie; released around the same time (2014).
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove is the complete Shovel Knight collection, containing all 5 games in the epic saga! Dig, blast, slash, and bash your way through a fantastical, 8-bit inspired world of pixel-perfect platforming, memorable characters, and world-class action-adventure gameplay.
Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove at a glance Released 2014 Studio Yacht Club Games Player sentiment 96% positive of 16,898 Price $39.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.2/10 · Steam: (96% of 16,898)
Matches Hammerwatch on: 3 of 5 — Indie, RPG, Pixel Graphics
Why players like it: Platformer, Pixel Graphics, Retro, Great Soundtrack, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hammerwatch: $39.99 — $30.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hammerwatch:Pixel GraphicsRetroIndie2DFantasyRPGLocal Co-Op
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Hyper Light Drifter
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Pixel Graphics, Indie and Hack and Slash; released around the same time (2016).
Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined world riddled with dangers and lost technologies.
Hyper Light Drifter at a glance Released 2016 Studio Heart Machine Player sentiment 93% positive of 19,135 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.0/10 · Steam: (93% of 19,135)
Matches Hammerwatch on: 3 of 5 — Indie, RPG, Pixel Graphics
Why players like it: Pixel Graphics, Great Soundtrack, Atmospheric, Adventure, Indie — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hammerwatch: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hammerwatch:Pixel GraphicsIndieHack and SlashRPG2DTop-DownFantasy
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Vampire Survivors
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Pixel Graphics, 2D and Indie.
Mow down thousands of night creatures and survive until dawn! Vampire Survivors is a gothic horror casual game with rogue-lite elements, where your choices can allow you to quickly snowball against the hundreds of monsters that get thrown at you. Be the bullet hell!
Vampire Survivors at a glance Released 2022 Studio poncle Player sentiment 98% positive of 265,103 Price $3.74 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.8/10 · Steam: (98% of 265,103)
Matches Hammerwatch on: 3 of 5 — Indie, RPG, Pixel Graphics
Why players like it: Action Roguelike, Bullet Hell, Pixel Graphics, Rogue-lite, Vampire — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hammerwatch: $3.74 — $6.25 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hammerwatch:Pixel Graphics2DIndieRogue-likeRPGRetroLocal Co-Op
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Magicka
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Fantasy, Online Co-Op and RPG; released around the same time (2011).
Magicka is a satirical action-adventure game set in a rich fantasy world based on Norse mythology. The player assumes the role of a wizard from a sacred order tasked with stopping an evil sorcerer who has thrown the world into turmoil, his foul creations besieging the forces of good.
Magicka at a glance Released 2011 Studio Arrowhead Game Studios Player sentiment 85% positive of 32,072 Price $9.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.4/10 · Steam: (85% of 32,072)
Matches Hammerwatch on: 3 of 5 — Indie, RPG, Co-op
Why players like it: Comedy, Co-op, Action, Fantasy, Magic — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hammerwatch: $9.99 — about the same price
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hammerwatch:FantasyOnline Co-OpRPGLocal Co-Op4 Player LocalIndieLocal Multiplayer
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Halls of Torment
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Pixel Graphics, Rogue-like and RPG.
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?
Halls of Torment at a glance Released 2024 Studio Chasing Carrots Player sentiment 95% positive of 31,787 Price $6.66 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 8.3/10 · Steam: (95% of 31,787)
Matches Hammerwatch on: 2 of 5 — RPG, Pixel Graphics
Why players like it: Action Roguelike, Rogue-lite, Bullet Hell, Pixel Graphics, Action RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hammerwatch: $6.66 — $3.33 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hammerwatch:Pixel GraphicsRogue-likeRPGHack and SlashTop-Down2DFantasy
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Chronicon
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 9 player tags including Hack and Slash, Dungeon Crawler and RPG.
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!
Chronicon at a glance Released 2020 Studio Subworld Player sentiment 94% positive of 9,716 Price $13.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.8/10 · Steam: (94% of 9,716)
Matches Hammerwatch on: 4 of 5 — Dungeon Crawler, Indie, RPG, Pixel Graphics
Why players like it: Loot, Action RPG, Hack and Slash, Dungeon Crawler, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hammerwatch: $13.99 — $4.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hammerwatch:Hack and SlashDungeon CrawlerRPGPixel GraphicsIndie4 Player LocalLocal Co-Op2D
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Titan Souls
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Pixel Graphics, Indie and 2D; released around the same time (2015).
Between our world and the world beyond lie the Titan Souls, the spiritual source of all living things. Scattered amongst the ruins and guarded by the idle titans charged with their care, a solitary hero armed with a single arrow is assembling shards of the Titan Soul in a quest for truth and power.
Titan Souls at a glance Released 2015 Studio Acid Nerve Player sentiment 79% positive of 13,818 Price $14.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.0/10 · Steam: (79% of 13,818)
Matches Hammerwatch on: 2 of 5 — Indie, Pixel Graphics
Why players like it: Souls-like, Pixel Graphics, Difficult, Indie, Adventure — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hammerwatch: $14.99 — $5.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hammerwatch:Pixel GraphicsIndie2DTop-DownFantasyRetroRogue-like
- 18
Gauntlet
Why it matched: both fantasy; shares 9 player tags including Dungeon Crawler, Hack and Slash and Local Co-Op.
The classic Gauntlet 4-player co-op action gameplay returns in a completely new experience! Battle the endless hordes of foes as you and your friends fight for treasure and glory via both local and online co-op multiplayer. Invade the Darkness!
Gauntlet at a glance Released 1985 Studio Atari Games Player sentiment 82% positive of 10,280 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.6/10 · Steam: (82% of 10,280)
Matches Hammerwatch on: 3 of 5 — Dungeon Crawler, RPG, Co-op
Why players like it: Co-op, Dungeon Crawler, Hack and Slash, Local Co-Op, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hammerwatch: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hammerwatch:Dungeon CrawlerHack and SlashLocal Co-OpRPGTop-Down4 Player LocalOnline Co-OpLocal Multiplayer
- 19
Darkest Dungeon
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Dungeon Crawler, Rogue-like and RPG; released around the same time (2016).
Darkest Dungeon is a challenging gothic roguelike turn-based RPG about the psychological stresses of adventuring. Recruit, train, and lead a team of flawed heroes against unimaginable horrors, stress, disease, and the ever-encroaching dark. Can you keep your heroes together when all hope is lost?
Darkest Dungeon at a glance Released 2016 Studio Red Hook Studios Player sentiment 92% positive of 161,942 Price $3.74 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (92% of 161,942)
Matches Hammerwatch on: 3 of 5 — Dungeon Crawler, Indie, RPG
Why players like it: Turn-Based Combat, Dark Fantasy, Dungeon Crawler, Rogue-like, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hammerwatch: $3.74 — $6.25 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hammerwatch:Dungeon CrawlerRogue-likeRPGIndie2DFantasy
- 20
Never Split the Party
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 8 player tags including Rogue-like, Indie and Dungeon Crawler.
Never Split the Party is an ultra social rogue-like! You're one of four adventurers joining together to explore a procedurally generated dungeon, amass powerful upgrades, and cooperate with your fellow adventures to conquer and crush the evil dungeon champions!
Never Split the Party at a glance Released 2019 Studio Legend Studio Player sentiment 76% positive of 4,400 Price Free Verdict: GamingPickz Score 6.5/10 · Steam: (76% of 4,400)
Matches Hammerwatch on: 5 of 5 — Dungeon Crawler, Indie, RPG, Co-op, Pixel Graphics
Why players like it: Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Indie, Replay Value, Difficult — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hammerwatch: Free — free
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hammerwatch:Rogue-likeIndieDungeon CrawlerPixel GraphicsRPGOnline Co-Op2DLocal Co-Op
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Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 7 player tags including Hack and Slash, RPG and Indie.
Carve your path in this Hack’n’Slash free from class boundaries. Purify a world shattered by corruption, and uncover the grim secrets and forgotten horrors lurking in the shadows of this forsaken land as you rise in Power. Your Inner aspect beckons—will you answer?
Wolcen: Lords of Mayhem at a glance Released 2020 Studio WOLCEN Studio Player sentiment 56% positive of 67,957 Price $19.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 5.7/10 · Steam: (56% of 67,957)
Matches Hammerwatch on: 4 of 5 — Dungeon Crawler, Indie, RPG, Co-op
Why players like it: Action RPG, Hack and Slash, Singleplayer, Isometric, RPG — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hammerwatch: $19.99 — $10.00 pricier
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hammerwatch:Hack and SlashRPGIndieDungeon CrawlerFantasyTop-DownOnline Co-Op
- 22
Legend of Grimrock
Why it matched: both fantasy and difficult; shares 6 player tags including Dungeon Crawler, RPG and Indie; released around the same time (2012).
Use the Dungeon Editor to build entirely new adventures and challenges for other players to solve.
Legend of Grimrock at a glance Released 2012 Studio Almost Human Games Player sentiment 93% positive of 6,729 Price $2.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.7/10 · Steam: (93% of 6,729)
Matches Hammerwatch on: 3 of 5 — Dungeon Crawler, Indie, RPG
Why players like it: Dungeon Crawler, RPG, Grid-Based Movement, Indie, Fantasy — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hammerwatch: $2.99 — $7.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hammerwatch:Dungeon CrawlerRPGIndieFantasyRetroLevel Editor
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Risk of Rain (2013)
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 7 player tags including Rogue-like, Indie and Pixel Graphics; released around the same time (2013).
Risk of Rain is an action platformer with roguelike elements. With permanent death as a primary feature, players will have to play their best to get as far as possible. Fight on a mysterious planet with randomly spawning enemies and bosses, either alone or with 3 friends in online co-op.
Risk of Rain (2013) at a glance Released 2013 Studio Hopoo Games Player sentiment 93% positive of 29,833 Price $1.99 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.9/10 · Steam: (93% of 29,833)
Matches Hammerwatch on: 4 of 5 — Indie, RPG, Co-op, Pixel Graphics
Why players like it: Action Roguelike, Rogue-like, Indie, Platformer, Action — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hammerwatch: $1.99 — $8.00 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hammerwatch:Rogue-likeIndiePixel GraphicsOnline Co-Op2DLocal Co-OpRPG
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The Escapists
Why it matched: both difficult; shares 6 player tags including Pixel Graphics, 2D and Indie; published by the same company; released around the same time (2015).
The Escapists provides players the opportunity of experiencing a light-hearted insight into everyday prison life with the main objective being that of escaping!
The Escapists at a glance Released 2015 Studio Mouldy Toof Studios Player sentiment 90% positive of 16,194 Price $3.59 Verdict: GamingPickz Score 7.5/10 · Steam: (90% of 16,194)
Matches Hammerwatch on: 4 of 5 — Indie, RPG, Co-op, Pixel Graphics
Why players like it: Pixel Graphics, Strategy, Crafting, Singleplayer, 2D — the tags Steam players apply most
Price vs Hammerwatch: $3.59 — $6.40 cheaper
Watch-outs: no widespread problems reported by players
Shared with Hammerwatch:Pixel Graphics2DIndieRPGTop-DownRogue-like
Common questions
What game is most like Hammerwatch?
Heroes of Hammerwatch, on the evidence we have. It made by the same studio, Crackshell. That is a statement about overlap, not a promise you will like it as much: two games can share every tag and still feel different to play.
How is "similar to Hammerwatch" decided?
By overlap on the tags Steam players applied to each game, the formal genres, the themes both sit in, and whether the same studio made them. Tags carry the most weight because players write them, so they describe how a game feels rather than how it was filed. Tags carried by more than a third of the catalogue are ignored: matching on "Singleplayer" is matching on nothing. Every entry below shows exactly what it matched on.
Are these ranked by quality?
No. They are ordered by how much they overlap with Hammerwatch. Where two games overlap equally, the better received one goes first, but that only moves a game a place or two. Each entry shows its own player sentiment so you can weigh that separately.
What else did the makers of Hammerwatch do?
Heroes of Hammerwatch, Heroes of Hammerwatch II are also from Crackshell, and appear in the list below for that reason as well as on tag overlap.
Do you get paid for these recommendations?
No. The order is computed from tag and genre overlap and nothing else. No placement here can be bought, and a game appearing high on this page is a statement about resemblance rather than an endorsement.