Games Like Hammerwatch

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!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 23.7%, Co-op 18.2%, Local Co-Op 16.7%, Hack and Slash 10.3%, Online Co-Op 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: This is the definitive modern take on the classic arcade dungeon crawler that directly inspired the gameplay loop of Hammerwatch.

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.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 28.1%, Co-op 20.9%, Online Co-Op 10.8%, Pixel Graphics 10.8%, RPG 9.2%

Why You'll Like It: A direct roguelite expansion of the original game that adds deeper progression and persistent town-building mechanics.

Gather your heroes and journey beyond the dungeons of Castle Hammerwatch to explore a pixelated world like never before. Aid King Roland’s resistance while helping villagers along the way. Battle beasts, finish off hordes of the undead, and face the forces of evil.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 27.3%, Co-op 16.9%, Online Co-Op 14.9%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 8.6%

Why You'll Like It: The official sequel that expands the scope of the original with a massive open world and more complex RPG systems.

Choose between seven hero classes, each with unique capabilities. Brave hordes of deadly creatures alone, or band together with your noblest of champions in co-op mode available both online and locally. Take on the challenges in three different campaigns, or build your own custom scenario.

Why similar: RPG 19.3%, Hack and Slash 17.6%, Co-op 17%, Online Co-Op 12.2%, Pixel Graphics 10.5%

Why You'll Like It: A beautifully remastered version of the original game that retains the classic feel while updating the visuals and mechanics.

Rogue Heroes is a topdown, roguelite adventure game inspired by the Zelda franchise. Play solo or team up with your friends to combat procedurally generated dungeons and take down the evil Titans that threaten to overwhelm the land of Tasos!

Why similar: Co-op 25.1%, Online Co-Op 15.9%, RPG 12.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%, Local Multiplayer 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: Features similar top-down exploration and co-op puzzle-solving in a charming pixel-art world that feels like a classic adventure.

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?

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 19.4%, Local Co-Op 16.6%, Online Co-Op 12.4%, Co-op 10.9%, Hack and Slash 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: Offers a similar top-down hack-and-slash feel with a heavy emphasis on cooperative play and deep character progression.

Ember Knights is an action rogue-lite for 1-4 players where you play as legendary knights, the last spark of hope against the mad sorcerer Praxis and his hordes of unwavering fiends. Wield weapons & skills, build synergies with game-changing relics and free the universe of Praxis’ corruption.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 20.4%, Local Co-Op 14.7%, Co-op 14.4%, Online Co-Op 11.9%, Hack and Slash 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-roguelite that mirrors the chaotic, skill-based combat and cooperative synergy found in Hammerwatch.

From the creators of Rogue Legacy comes a "true-cooperative" action RPG. FULL METAL FURIES puts an emphasis on team play with a unique combat system where everyone is important. Play on the couch, alone or with friends, or make it an online party for up to four players!

Why similar: Co-op 24.3%, Local Co-Op 22%, Online Co-Op 11.5%, RPG 10.1%, 4 Player Local 9.9%

Why You'll Like It: A highly cooperative action game that requires teamwork to solve puzzles and defeat waves of enemies in a vibrant setting.

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!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 26.1%, Local Co-Op 20.7%, Co-op 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.3%, Hack and Slash 7.4%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on high-speed, top-down combat and spell-casting that feels like a more intense, skill-focused version of Hammerwatch's mage gameplay.

The adventure continues in Torchlight II! An Action RPG filled with epic battles, bountiful treasure, and a fully randomized world. Bring your friends along for the journey with online and LAN multiplayer.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 28.7%, Hack and Slash 17.4%, Co-op 16.6%, RPG 13.2%, Online Co-Op 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: Provides a more traditional ARPG experience with the same satisfying loot-gathering and dungeon-crawling loop.

Secrets of Grindea is an old-school Action RPG with co-op support for up to 4 players. Journey through fantastical lands and battle tons of different enemies and bosses in your quest for truth, friendship and, above all, finding the world’s rarest treasures!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 20.1%, RPG 15.1%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%, Multiplayer 11.3%, Top-Down 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A vibrant action-RPG that captures the classic feel of top-down adventures with strong co-op support and character customization.

Hack, slash, and smash your way to victory in this award winning 2D arcade adventure from The Behemoth!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 18.3%, Co-op 17.8%, Online Co-Op 16.7%, Hack and Slash 13.9%, 4 Player Local 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A classic co-op beat-em-up that shares the same frantic, arcade-style fun and fantasy aesthetic as the seed game.

Hero Siege is a fast paced Pixel Art ARPG featuring an expansive roster of unique classes, deep build experimentation, and a player driven economy.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 18.6%, Hack and Slash 17.4%, Co-op 15.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.7%, RPG 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: Combines pixel-art aesthetics with intense hack-and-slash combat and roguelite elements that feel very similar to the Hammerwatch series.

Vagante is an action-packed platformer that features permanent death and procedurally generated levels. Play cooperatively with friends both locally and online, or adventure solo in this challenging roguelike-inspired game.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 18.1%, Online Co-Op 15.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.6%, Co-op 12.6%, RPG 11%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging dungeon crawler that emphasizes exploration and tactical combat in a dark, pixelated fantasy setting.

Barony is the premier first-person roguelike with cooperative play! Adventure alone, or gather a party with iconic and unusual RPG classes to face off against the brutal dungeons. Test your resourcefulness, wits, and friendships, on your quest to lift the evil lich's curse!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 23.7%, Local Co-Op 15.6%, Online Co-Op 11.8%, Co-op 11.1%, 4 Player Local 7.7%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person dungeon crawler that captures the unforgiving, cooperative spirit of classic fantasy adventures.

Crawl is the local multiplayer dungeon crawler where your friends control the monsters! Battle through dungeons and power up your hero - if a friend kills you they take your place and it’s their turn to crawl. It's a race to gain enough XP and loot to take on the hulking final boss!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 31.7%, Local Co-Op 15.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%, 4 Player Local 10.4%, Local Multiplayer 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A unique take on the dungeon crawler where players compete to become the boss, perfect for chaotic local co-op sessions.

Legend of Dungeon is a randomly generated action RPG Beat'em'up with heavy Rogue-like elements, striking visuals, and dynamic music.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 28.2%, Local Co-Op 21.6%, RPG 10.2%, Pixel Graphics 8.5%, 4 Player Local 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A straightforward, classic-style dungeon crawler with a focus on exploration, loot, and pixel-art charm.

Nine Parchments is a co-operative blast'em up game of magic mayhem from Frozenbyte, creators of the Trine series!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 25.1%, Co-op 18.1%, Online Co-Op 16.5%, 4 Player Local 13.9%, RPG 7.3%

Why You'll Like It: A co-op spellcasting game that emphasizes chaotic, friendly-fire-enabled combat in a colorful fantasy setting.

Rampage Knights is a cooperative beat 'em up game mixed up with randomized dungeon crawling and exploration, which you can play alone or with a friend online.

Why similar: Co-op 23.4%, Local Co-Op 18.3%, Dungeon Crawler 14%, Online Co-Op 11.2%, RPG 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A co-op beat-em-up with roguelite elements that feels like a chaotic, side-scrolling cousin to the Hammerwatch experience.

Open-world action-RPG in a fantasy realm of cats and dogs. Sequel to the award-winning original, CAT QUEST II lets you play solo or with a friend, as both a cat and dog! Quest in a world filled with magic, defeat monsters and collect loot in a catventure like never before!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 30.2%, Co-op 21.6%, Hack and Slash 18.1%, RPG 12.1%, Fantasy 5.5%

Why You'll Like It: A charming top-down action RPG that supports seamless local co-op and straightforward dungeon exploration.

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!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.2%, Dungeon Crawler 17.4%, Co-op 17%, RPG 12.6%, Local Co-Op 10.9%

Why You'll Like It: Focuses on fluid, skill-based combat and character customization within a dungeon-crawling framework.

Adventure through epic dungeons facing fearsome creatures either solo or with a group of friends. Master your class, loot everything, and destroy the foul creatures of the deep! Will you become a hero of legend?

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 28%, Local Co-Op 12.7%, Hack and Slash 11.5%, Co-op 10.2%, Online Co-Op 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A modern dungeon crawler that emphasizes cooperative combat and class-based progression in a fantasy world.

A COMMUNITY CREATED Hack'n Slash RPG where players can team up and tackle exciting adventures made by other community members in our in-game Adventure Construction Kit - It's DIABLO meets LITTLE BIG PLANET!

Why similar: Co-op 20.6%, Local Co-Op 19.6%, Hack and Slash 17.7%, RPG 17.5%, Level Editor 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A hack-and-slash game that features a robust level editor, allowing for endless dungeon crawling and community-created content.

FORCED is a challenging 1-4-player game with co-op at its heart! A mix of tactical arcade action, RPG elements and puzzles will forge you and your friends together. As slaves in the toughest gladiator school of them all, you will face a plethora of unique trials - designed to be your death!

Why similar: Local Co-Op 22.5%, Co-op 16.3%, Online Co-Op 12%, Hack and Slash 9.8%, RPG 8.8%

Why You'll Like It: A co-op arena-based game that focuses on tactical combat and environmental puzzle-solving.

Dungeon Souls is an action-adventure roguelike dungeon crawler which draws heavy inspiration from Nuclear Throne, Risk of Rain, and Overture. Explore vast procedurally generated dungeons, collect loot, and slay hordes of challenging enemies!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 37%, RPG 13.6%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Hack and Slash 11%, Local Co-Op 5.4%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that focuses on fast-paced combat and clearing rooms of enemies in a top-down perspective.

Create a hero from one of four classes to save Etheria in this 4-player coop Tower Defense Action-RPG. Includes Steam exclusive Portal gun & TF2 familiars!

Why similar: Online Co-Op 52.4%, Multiplayer 18.8%, RPG 16.9%, Fantasy 9.7%, Singleplayer 2.3%

Why You'll Like It: Blends action-RPG combat with tower defense mechanics, perfect for players who enjoy defending against hordes of enemies.

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.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 33%, Hack and Slash 14.1%, RPG 12%, Pixel Graphics 9.4%, Roguelike 4.9%

Explore, craft, and survive in this Multiplayer RPG Platformer with permanent death! Featuring many Rogue-like elements, Magicite randomly generates each underground dungeon for you and your friends to delve deep into.

Why similar: Co-op 21.5%, RPG 16.5%, Pixel Graphics 14.8%, Online Co-Op 11.2%, Multiplayer 9.4%

Why You'll Like It: A 2D roguelike that blends crafting and survival with dungeon exploration and pixel-art graphics.

Labyrinth Legend is an action RPG with hack and slash elements. Explore the automatically-generated dungeons, collect powerful equipment, and battle against unknown, formidable enemies!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 23.9%, Local Co-Op 16.5%, Hack and Slash 12.4%, Co-op 11.3%, Pixel Graphics 7.5%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down action RPG that focuses on clearing dungeons and collecting loot with a retro aesthetic.

Action roguelike for 1-4 players with cute graphics and deep game mechanics. Combine dozens of different weapons, magic items, potions and spells with unique effects to beat 8 enemy factions and 28 bosses. Can you find the ancient goblin artifact at the end of the dungeon?

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 22.9%, Online Co-Op 14.1%, Local Co-Op 13.7%, 4 Player Local 9.7%, Hack and Slash 8.9%

Why You'll Like It: A co-op dungeon crawler that emphasizes chaotic combat and varied character classes in a pixelated world.

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.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 19.1%, Local Co-Op 19%, Co-op 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 13.1%, Roguelike 9.4%

Embark on an epic journey in this hardcore Multiplayer RPG! As a Galactic Cadet, you and your Combat Squad of friends must brave hostile worlds in search of valuable loot and resources. Craft powerful gear, slay otherworldly creatures, and save the galaxy.

Why similar: Co-op 24.6%, RPG 17.3%, Pixel Graphics 16.3%, Multiplayer 11.1%, Roguelike 8.2%

Why You'll Like It: A sci-fi action-roguelike that features similar top-down combat and progression systems to the Hammerwatch series.

Brigands is a “top-down hack and slash / beat 'em up adventure” game set in a medieval fantasy world. A local co-op game for casual gamers who like high intensity challenges for short periods of time. You can play from 1 to 4 players on a single computer.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 29.1%, Local Co-Op 13.5%, Hack and Slash 11.2%, Co-op 10.8%, 4 Player Local 9.2%

Daniel was just an average guy. He was a great videogame player, a big fan of sci-fi movies, and a novice RPG player. In the midst of an RPG, he was teleported to a castle. At first, Daniel believed that he was having a massive hallucination.

Why similar: RPG 35.9%, Co-op 15.7%, Indie 10.8%, Action 7.2%, Online Co-Op 5.8%

Hack and slash rogue lite. Take on the role of an adventurer of various classes, fight through random-generated dungeons and make a fortune! Support multiplayer online co-op up to 8 players or play it solo offline.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 29.6%, Online Co-Op 18.4%, Hack and Slash 15.5%, Co-op 11.6%, RPG 8.3%

Craft your arsenal to avenge your fallen comrades and save the world from the fearsome forces of CLAW!

Why similar: Co-op 24.5%, Local Co-Op 23.5%, Pixel Graphics 12.5%, RPG 7.5%, Online Co-Op 6.9%

Forge Quest is a dungeon crawling rpg set in a voxel world. Explore the land full of chickens on a light hearted quest to become a hero. Delve deep into the randomly generated dungeons to battle monsters, find treasure and craft your equipment. Invite your friends to join your world and help you in your adventure.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 30%, RPG 26.3%, Co-op 17.7%, Action 8%, Indie 6.6%

Explore the enigmatic Tor Eternum with up to 10 friends in this frenetic online co-op action RPG. Customize your character as you level up, explore the halls of the Tower, and overcome billions of different procedurally generated bosses.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 23.1%, Co-op 15.1%, Online Co-Op 12.7%, Hack and Slash 12%, RPG 8.5%

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!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 28.9%, Local Co-Op 16.9%, Hack and Slash 14.6%, 4 Player Local 9.1%, RPG 9%

Riverbond is a ‘shoot-and-slash’ dungeon crawler with solo and couch co-op play, set in a stunning voxel world.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 27.9%, Local Co-Op 18.9%, Co-op 15.6%, Hack and Slash 11.8%, 4 Player Local 11%

The world has been thrown into chaos, and it's up to you and your friends to battle the corrupted beasts of the Rotwood. Upgrade your gear, choose your preferred weapon, and hone your skills to defend your safe haven.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 24.7%, Local Co-Op 15.4%, Co-op 12.8%, Hack and Slash 11.9%, Online Co-Op 9.6%

Delve into the shifting dungeons on your hunt for the Yithidian orb, but getting it might just be the easy part. Delver is a single player first-person action roguelike dungeon crawler, just like you wished they used to make.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 48.1%, RPG 14%, Pixel Graphics 12.2%, Indie 5.4%, Roguelike 5%

Gunpoint is a stealth puzzle game that lets you rewire its levels to trick people. You play a freelance spy who takes jobs from his clients to break into high security buildings and steal sensitive data.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 37.1%, Indie 23.5%, Action 13.5%, Level Editor 10.7%, 2D 9.5%

Use the Dungeon Editor to build entirely new adventures and challenges for other players to solve.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 65.2%, RPG 18.7%, Fantasy 5.3%, Indie 4.5%, Adventure 2.6%

Rogue Legacy is a genealogical rogue-"LITE" where anyone can be a hero. Each time you die, your child will succeed you. Every child is unique. One child might be colorblind, another might be a dwarf with vertigo. But that's OK, because no one is perfect, and you don't have to be to succeed.

Why similar: Roguelike 27.4%, RPG 18.4%, Indie 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 12.8%, Action 9.1%

Caveblazers is a challenging and brutal roguelike platformer. Journey into a mysterious cave, fighting orcs and goblins with an abundance of weapons and magical items! Make friends along the way, then watch in despair as they are crushed in to a bloody pulp under a troll's fist.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 27.9%, Co-op 21%, Pixel Graphics 17.2%, Retro 9%, Roguelike 7.4%

Wanderlust: Rebirth is an online four player co-op arcade-action RPG set in the fantasy world, Valandria. The heroes are summoned to Westhaven Arena to prove their worth as heroes of old legend. However, things are not as transparent as they first appear, when our heroes are unknowingly set upon a trek to save mankind from an ominous end.

Why similar: RPG 28.6%, Co-op 16.3%, Online Co-Op 16.1%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%, Indie 9%

The skies are aflame and the seas will overflow with wreckage in Vlambeer’s stylish arcade shooter LUFTRAUSERS! Take to the skies in customized fighter planes to battle battleships, submarines, and rival aces for glory, honor, and high scores.

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 37.8%, Indie 18.9%, Action 16.5%, Retro 15.9%, 2D 8.9%

Dungeon of the ENDLESS™ is a Rogue-Like Dungeon-Defense game, in which the player and their team of heroes must protect the generator of their crashed ship while exploring an ever-expanding dungeon, all while facing waves of monsters and special events as they try to find their way out...

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 35.2%, Co-op 15.8%, Pixel Graphics 14.9%, RPG 14%, Roguelike 9.4%

Monaco: What's Yours Is Mine is a single player or co-op heist game. Assemble a crack team of thieves, case the joint, and pull off the perfect heist.

Why similar: Co-op 39%, Local Co-Op 21.8%, Online Co-Op 14.2%, Indie 5.2%, Multiplayer 4.4%

A single-player turn-based dungeon crawler. Take control of a lone hero and explore sprawling dungeons, fight dangerous monsters.

Why similar: RPG 22.4%, Roguelike 21.2%, Dungeon Crawler 17.6%, Hack and Slash 12.8%, Pixel Graphics 12.6%

Battle your way to victory in this 1-4 player co-op hack-n-slash dungeon crawler. Play as a dynamic cast of heroes slicing their way through dungeons, earning weapons and loot. Rampage past a gauntlet of enemies and destruction to end the evil Lord Dinglepus' reign!

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 30.4%, Co-op 18.1%, Online Co-Op 17.1%, Hack and Slash 14.9%, RPG 8.5%

SteamWorld Dig is an action-adventure puzzler with strong Metroidvanian influences set in the SteamWorld Universe. You’ll need to dig deep into the earth, gather resources to upgrade your tools and abilities, take on enemies, solve challenging puzzles and uncover the secrets to save a dying town.

Why similar: Indie 31.5%, Adventure 24.1%, Action 19.4%, 2D 12.8%, RPG 8.2%

Your life begins anew in front of an imposing mountain... Climb and explore it with a wide cast of characters in this dungeon crawler RPG with up to four player Co-op.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 31.7%, Online Co-Op 17.3%, Co-op 15.4%, Hack and Slash 14.9%, Multiplayer 4.9%

Fallen heroes of old folk tales and legends: you are on the verge of a crucial battle against the Nightmare invading and corrupting your world. A roguelike action game from the creators of Curse of the Dead Gods©, playable solo or in online co-op.

Why similar: Co-op 30.2%, Online Co-Op 20.1%, Hack and Slash 12.7%, Roguelike 7.7%, RPG 7.1%

Vermintide is an epic co-operative action combat adventure set in the End Times of the iconic Warhammer Fantasy world.

Why similar: Co-op 30.4%, Online Co-Op 30.1%, Hack and Slash 11.6%, Multiplayer 7.7%, Action 7.5%

Spelunky is a unique platformer with randomized levels that offer a challenging new experience each time you play. Journey deep underground and explore fantastic places filled with all manner of monsters, traps, and treasure.

Why similar: Local Co-Op 48.1%, Roguelike 14.4%, Indie 12.4%, Co-op 10.6%, 2D 4.8%

Embark on an epic 2D pirate simulator RPG adventure, where you navigate both land and sea. Upgrade your ship, recruit and level up your crew, and uncover hidden treasures as you become a legendary pirate.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 51.7%, RPG 17.2%, Pixel Graphics 16.7%, Roguelike 8%, Action 6.4%

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.

Why similar: Co-op 28.3%, Online Co-Op 18%, Local Co-Op 14%, RPG 10%, Multiplayer 6.2%

An action-adventure roguelike with a bit of RPG tossed in. Adventure deep into the UnderMine and discover powerful relics, deadly enemies, hidden secrets, and a few friends to help along the way.

Why similar: Dungeon Crawler 48.1%, Pixel Graphics 15.9%, RPG 11.8%, Indie 4.2%, Action 4%