Games Like Hammerwatch Anniversary Edition

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: Hack and Slash 20.4%, Action RPG 17.3%, Medieval 11.6%, Co-op 11.3%, RPG 11.2%

Why You'll Like It: The direct sequel expands on the original's formula with a larger world and more refined RPG mechanics.

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: Co-op 21%, RPG 18.4%, Pixel Graphics 13.7%, Online Co-Op 10.5%, Multiplayer 10.2%

Why You'll Like It: This roguelite spin-off keeps the core combat feel while introducing persistent progression and dungeon-crawling depth.

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: Hack and Slash 25.8%, Action RPG 24.5%, RPG 17.9%, Co-op 11.3%, Online Co-Op 6.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic action-RPG that excels at fast-paced combat, loot collection, and dungeon exploration.

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: Hack and Slash 24.1%, Co-op 16.9%, Online Co-Op 13.5%, RPG 12.5%, Pixel Graphics 10.6%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-roguelike that features beautiful pixel art and tight, cooperative combat mechanics.

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: Hack and Slash 27.6%, Co-op 22.3%, RPG 14.6%, Action 8.7%, Online Co-Op 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: As the spiritual ancestor to the Hammerwatch series, it offers the quintessential top-down co-op dungeon crawling experience.

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: Hack and Slash 22.3%, Action RPG 14.9%, RPG 13.3%, Online Co-Op 11.8%, Co-op 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: This story-driven action-RPG features stunning pixel art and a strong emphasis on cooperative character-based combat.

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: Action RPG 22.5%, Hack and Slash 21.8%, RPG 15%, Adventure 10%, Multiplayer 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A charming retro-styled action-RPG that offers a deep co-op experience and expansive world 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: Action RPG 27.7%, Hack and Slash 27.4%, RPG 15%, Co-op 10%, Adventure 6%

Why You'll Like It: An action-heavy hack-and-slash that prioritizes fluid movement and skill-based combat in a cooperative 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: Action RPG 24.3%, Online Co-Op 16.6%, RPG 16.6%, Co-op 16.3%, Multiplayer 13.2%

Why You'll Like It: A first-person dungeon crawler that perfectly captures the retro co-op spirit and emergent gameplay of classic RPGs.

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: RPG 23.2%, Pixel Graphics 18.1%, Online Co-Op 15.8%, Co-op 13.1%, Adventure 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A challenging pixel-art dungeon crawler that captures the high-stakes atmosphere of classic roguelikes.

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 23.5%, RPG 19.4%, Action 14.2%, Action RPG 11.3%, Online Co-Op 10.7%

Why You'll Like It: A team-based co-op action game that requires coordination and skill to overcome challenging dungeon encounters.

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: Hack and Slash 24.9%, Action RPG 22.2%, RPG 14.6%, Co-op 10%, Pixel Graphics 9.6%

Why You'll Like It: A pixel-art action-RPG that leans heavily into the hack-and-slash loop with massive hordes of enemies.

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: Hack and Slash 30.1%, Action RPG 27.5%, RPG 17%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%, Action 6.6%

Why You'll Like It: A deep ARPG that features retro pixel visuals and incredibly fast-paced, loot-focused combat.

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 26%, RPG 16.6%, Action 13.3%, Online Co-Op 11.9%, Multiplayer 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A co-op beat-'em-up that blends roguelite elements with classic dungeon-crawling progression.

Blightbound is a multiplayer dungeon crawler that tasks three heroes to venture down from their mountain refuge to face the abominations of the Blight - a mysterious and corrupting fog that enshrouds the land.

Why similar: RPG 22.7%, Co-op 14.9%, Hack and Slash 14.7%, Action RPG 11.3%, Adventure 10.4%

Why You'll Like It: A class-based co-op dungeon crawler that emphasizes teamwork and distinct character roles.

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: Hack and Slash 26.2%, Action RPG 21.4%, RPG 14.3%, Co-op 10.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.1%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down action-RPG that mirrors the dungeon-crawling loop and retro aesthetic of the Hammerwatch series.

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: Hack and Slash 25.7%, Action RPG 18.4%, RPG 16.2%, Co-op 10.3%, Action 7.9%

Why You'll Like It: A modern dungeon crawler that focuses on cooperative PvE and classic class-based dungeon raiding.

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: RPG 35%, Action RPG 16.4%, Action 14.8%, Adventure 13.6%, Co-op 11.8%

Why You'll Like It: A voxel-based dungeon crawler that provides a lighthearted RPG feel and classic adventuring.

In Torchlight III, Novastraia is again under threat of invasion and it’s up to you to defend against the Netherim and its allies. Gather your wits and brave the frontier to find fame, glory, and new adventures!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 26.7%, RPG 22.7%, Action RPG 19.6%, Action 9.1%, Adventure 8.3%

Why You'll Like It: Continues the loot-heavy ARPG tradition with a focus on character builds and dungeon clearing.

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

Why similar: Hack and Slash 28%, Co-op 16.4%, Online Co-Op 14.8%, Medieval 8.9%, Adventure 8.7%

Why You'll Like It: A classic co-op hack-and-slash that focuses on chaotic fun and lighthearted fantasy adventure.

In a world ravaged by war and dominated by magic, you must rise up to face the Chaos hordes. Playing solo or with up to four players in local or online co-op, choose a hero from four character classes and prepare for epic battles wielding some of the most powerful artefacts of the Old World.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 21.9%, Action RPG 18.2%, RPG 16.1%, Co-op 11.6%, Online Co-Op 9.7%

Why You'll Like It: A co-op focused hack-and-slash set in a dark fantasy world with distinct class abilities.

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: Hack and Slash 22.5%, Pixel Graphics 18.1%, Co-op 15.9%, Action 12.5%, Multiplayer 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A fast-paced action-roguelike that features intense combat and a focus on mastering elemental spells.

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

Why similar: Action RPG 31.9%, Co-op 17.8%, Online Co-Op 15.7%, RPG 14.3%, Action 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A chaotic co-op spell-casting game that utilizes a similar top-down perspective and fantasy setting.

Do you have what it takes to survive the Realms of Ancient War?Take control of a fearsome Warrior, a powerful Wizard or a Rogue, and plunge into a grand quest full of action!Key Features:The explosive Hack’n’Slash (action/role-playing game) R.A.

Why similar: RPG 32%, Hack and Slash 28.5%, Action RPG 16.2%, Action 15.3%, Co-op 8.1%

Why You'll Like It: A classic hack-and-slash dungeon crawler that features large-scale combat and fantasy themes.

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: Hack and Slash 26.3%, Action RPG 24%, RPG 16%, Co-op 14.3%, Adventure 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: An accessible and charming co-op action-RPG that simplifies the genre without losing the fun of exploration.

Bound By Blades is an Indie Action-RPG with a focus on intense boss battles. Experience the thrill of Boss Rushes with the wholesomeness of a cozy Indie RPG as you confront ferocious foes, collect loot, and craft epic gear to fortify yourself for the challenges ahead, solo or in 2 player co-op!

Why similar: Action RPG 19.3%, RPG 15.6%, Co-op 13.8%, Hack and Slash 13.3%, Online Co-Op 10.8%

Why You'll Like It: A boss-rush action-RPG that focuses on cooperative combat and gear progression.

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: Action RPG 21.9%, Hack and Slash 21.5%, RPG 16.6%, Medieval 10.3%, Action 8.6%

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: Hack and Slash 34%, Online Co-Op 17.6%, RPG 16.5%, Co-op 11.6%, Action 7.8%

Why You'll Like It: An action-roguelike that emphasizes loot collection and cooperative dungeon exploration.

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: Hack and Slash 22.2%, Action RPG 17.5%, RPG 14.4%, Co-op 12.8%, Online Co-Op 10.3%

Why You'll Like It: A retro-styled action-roguelike that features dungeon-crawling elements and cooperative play.

Wanderlust Adventures is an online, free-roaming, open world, action adventure RPG. Join fellow heroes online, explore vast and deadly landscapes, and capture companions to aid you in your quest. Forge powerful items, salvage artifacts, and crush the souls of menacing foes!

Why similar: Action RPG 21.4%, RPG 21.2%, Online Co-Op 13.3%, Adventure 13.2%, Action 10.1%

Why You'll Like It: A top-down action-RPG that emphasizes exploration and cooperative play in a fantasy world.

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 23.4%, Hack and Slash 21.7%, Online Co-Op 15%, RPG 10.8%, Action 10.3%

Take on wild beasts, ruthless soldiers, and ancient gods in this 2D Action-Platformer inspired by Tower-Defense combat.

Why similar: RPG 25.1%, Pixel Graphics 19.5%, Co-op 17.1%, Action 16.6%, Adventure 13.1%

Why You'll Like It: Combines action-platforming with tower defense and co-op mechanics for a unique dungeon-crawling experience.

SWORN is a 1-4 player co-op action rogue-like. Explore and reclaim a fallen Camelot from the reign of a corrupted Arthur and his Knights of the Round Table.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 25.8%, Action RPG 18.6%, Co-op 16.4%, RPG 15.2%, Online Co-Op 13%

Bravery and Greed is a beat 'em up, roguelite, dungeon brawler for up to four players. Choose from four classic fantasy classes, engage in a deep robust combat system, and play a variety of co-operative and competitive game modes with friends via local, online or both. Get rich, or die trying!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 30.8%, Action RPG 17.7%, RPG 13.1%, Multiplayer 10.2%, Action 8.8%

DunHero is an Action Roguelike. Choose your class, level up and collect powerful items. Defeat bosses and free the world from evil in unique adventures. Play solo or with friends in up to 4-player co-op.

Why similar: Action RPG 34.6%, RPG 23.1%, Medieval 19.1%, Pixel Graphics 12%, Action 11.2%

A hack and slash action adventure, set in a fantasy pixel art environment. Play solo or co-op in this adventure from bottom to top of Castle Hammerwatch. Kill hordes of enemies with varied looks and features through four unique environments with traps, hidden secrets and puzzles.

Why similar: RPG 19.4%, Hack and Slash 17.9%, Co-op 16.8%, Online Co-Op 12%, Pixel Graphics 10.7%

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: Hack and Slash 21.9%, Action RPG 15.6%, Medieval 12.5%, Co-op 12.1%, RPG 11.3%

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 18.7%, RPG 18.3%, Action RPG 13.2%, Online Co-Op 11.4%, Pixel Graphics 10.9%

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?

Why similar: Hack and Slash 23%, Action RPG 20.2%, RPG 12.9%, Medieval 12.3%, Action 7.2%

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: Hack and Slash 31.2%, RPG 16.5%, Co-op 15.2%, Online Co-Op 11%, Action 9.3%

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: Action RPG 23.1%, Hack and Slash 20.8%, Medieval 14.8%, RPG 10.8%, Adventure 9.3%

Dungeon Survivors is a top-down fantasy roguelite where you can use your class abilities to fight off a horde of fantasy monsters. Choose from a variety of abilities and items to create unique builds and survive with 1-4 players.

Why similar: Online Co-Op 23.5%, RPG 23.3%, Co-op 20.6%, Pixel Graphics 15.6%, Action 9.8%

In Machina Blade what matters the most is your skill. Choose a character and fight your way through hordes of Machinas in this short game with up to four players on local co-op.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 37.8%, Pixel Graphics 15.1%, Action 13.5%, Co-op 11.4%, Adventure 10.6%

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: Hack and Slash 34.5%, Online Co-Op 17.6%, Co-op 16.2%, Medieval 12%, Multiplayer 9.1%

Warman is action-adventure RPGs distilled. Don't worry about plot or moral choices: Create your hero, then go out and conquer a vast, procedurally-generated world. Gather loot, raise your stats, then go out and seek further challenges - on your own or with up to seven friends at the same time!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 29.4%, Medieval 17.5%, RPG 14.1%, Co-op 12.4%, Multiplayer 9.3%

Knights of Braveland is a cooperative beat'em up action game with a generated story. You will hack, slash, and smash your way to victory. And with your friends it is much more fun. Play local or online.

Why similar: Hack and Slash 32.7%, Action RPG 26.3%, RPG 17.2%, Online Co-Op 12.6%, Multiplayer 9.8%

Dungreed is a 2D side-scrolling action game with 2D Rogue-LITE elements. You become an adventurer exploring a continuously evolving dungeon to prevent the town from being destroyed. Eliminate enemies, use a variety of weapons and magic, eat food, and defeat evil in the dungeon!

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 37.4%, Action 29.2%, RPG 16.6%, Indie 6.3%, Multiplayer 5.1%

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: Action RPG 29.7%, Online Co-Op 29%, RPG 19.5%, Multiplayer 18.8%, Singleplayer 3%

Multiplayer Survivors: Meet MIGHT’N MOW’EM. Mow thousands of enemies with an ever-growing arsenal of weapons and magic, solo or with friends. Classes, upgrades, ultimates, quests, and group buffs add a rewarding meta game to a dopamine-filled core loop.

Why similar: Action RPG 21%, Hack and Slash 20.4%, Co-op 14%, RPG 13.1%, Online Co-Op 11.4%

Become an adventurer and go on a fantastic journey through epic procedurally generated dungeons. Collect powerful loot to develop your character and then brawl online with your friends on 12 different multiplayer maps.

Why similar: RPG 35.2%, Action 20%, Co-op 14.1%, Pixel Graphics 10.1%, Multiplayer 8.4%

An unforgiving hardcore fantasy FPS dungeon PvPvE adventure. Band together with your friends and use your courage, wits, and cunning to uncover mythical treasures, defeat gruesome monsters, while staying one step ahead of the other devious treasure-hunters.

Why similar: Medieval 33.7%, RPG 27.1%, Online Co-Op 20%, Multiplayer 19.2%

Based on traditional rogue-likes, Dredgers is a real-time dungeon crawler where you can play as 30 different races, each having their own stats and skills. With the unique class system you can mix and match classes as you desire, anything from an Archer-Knight to a Berserker-Summoner-Priest is possible!

Why similar: Hack and Slash 32.7%, Action RPG 25.2%, RPG 17.5%, Medieval 13.9%, Pixel Graphics 9.2%

Cave Crawlers is a 1-10 player rogue lite set deep underground in a system of randomly generated caves. Players use weapons, spells, and talents to defeat the unique bosses and enemies found in each biome.

Why similar: RPG 26.8%, Online Co-Op 19.1%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%, Action 14.1%, Multiplayer 12.8%

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!

Why similar: Pixel Graphics 18.1%, RPG 17.6%, Co-op 15.6%, Multiplayer 14.3%, Online Co-Op 11.5%

Dive into an old-school pixel art RPG inspired by classic MMORPGs! Explore epic dungeons, battle fearsome bosses, and complete quests solo offline or online with up to 5 players. Choose your class, gear up, and craft your own legend!

Why similar: Action RPG 34%, RPG 23.2%, Medieval 16.9%, Co-op 14.3%, Pixel Graphics 11.6%

Explore a vast cavern of creatures, relics and resources in a mining sandbox adventure for 1-8 players. Mine, build, fight, craft and farm to unravel the mystery of the ancient Core.

Why similar: Co-op 22.5%, Online Co-Op 19.1%, Pixel Graphics 15.4%, Multiplayer 13.4%, Action 13.1%

Discover a world of exciting adventures in Heroes of Umbra, a multiplayer side-scrolling action RPG. Conquer dungeons and test your platforming as you uncover the mysterious Archaleon Island.

Why similar: RPG 17.4%, Action RPG 15.8%, Hack and Slash 15.7%, Co-op 13.5%, Online Co-Op 10.8%

Dungeon Defenders: Awakened is co-op Tower Defense combined with epic Action RPG combat. You’re able to join forces with up to four players to take on a never-ending army of orcs, demons, and dragons! Are your defenses strong enough to save the world of Etheria?

Why similar: Action RPG 30.9%, Co-op 25.6%, Online Co-Op 24.7%, Multiplayer 16.1%, Singleplayer 2.7%

DuneCrawl is an open world action-adventure game, where you take to the sandy seas atop a gigantic crustacean festooned with black powder cannons. Play as a solo Crab Keeper, or with a crew of up to three other friends in local and online coop.

Why similar: Action RPG 21.2%, Hack and Slash 19.7%, Co-op 17.9%, Online Co-Op 17.1%, RPG 15.5%

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: RPG 25.3%, Co-op 16.4%, Pixel Graphics 14.4%, Multiplayer 12.5%, Adventure 10.3%