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Heroes of Hammerwatch - Ultimate Edition

Heroes of Hammerwatch - Ultimate Edition

Released: 7/30/2020

Encounter endless hordes of enemies, traps, puzzles, secrets and tons of loot, as you battle your way through procedurally generated levels to reach the top of the Forsaken Spire. Upgrade to grant your persistent heroes with various enhancements that will further help you in your quest, and even bring them to your friends' game! FEATURES: - Procedurally generated levels that will bring you a new challenge with each run. - Persistent progression: Your heroes will retain the experience gained from a run, becoming more powerful as they level up. - Online Co-op: Play with up to 3 friends in online co-op! - Town upgrades: Revamp 10 different buildings to grant your heroes with various enhancements. - 9 different classes: Each one with unique stats, abilities and play styles. - Over 100 unique items of various rarities. - Includes all 3 DLCs: Witch Hunter, Pyramid of Prophecy and Moon Temple. With many additional skills, items, areas to explore, 2 new game modes, 2 new classes and much more! - New Game+: Get ready for a real challenge, and even if you beat it, the challenge never ends!

Encounter endless hordes of enemies, traps, puzzles, secrets and tons of loot, as you battle your way through procedurally generated levels to reach the top of the Forsaken Spire. Upgrade to grant your persistent heroes with various enhancements that will further help you in your quest, and even bring them to your friends' game! FEATURES: - Procedurally generated levels that will bring you a new challenge with each run. - Persistent progression: Your heroes will retain the experience gained from a run, becoming more powerful as they level up. - Online Co-op: Play with up to 3 friends in online co-op! - Town upgrades: Revamp 10 different buildings to grant your heroes with various enhancements. - 9 different classes: Each one with unique stats, abilities and play styles. - Over 100 unique items of various rarities. - Includes all 3 DLCs: Witch Hunter, Pyramid of Prophecy and Moon Temple. With many additional skills, items, areas to explore, 2 new game modes, 2 new classes and much more! - New Game+: Get ready for a real challenge, and even if you beat it, the challenge never ends!

Encounter endless hordes of enemies, traps, puzzles, secrets and tons of loot, as you battle your way through procedurally generated levels to reach the top of the Forsaken Spire. Upgrade to grant your persistent heroes with various enhancements that will further help you in your quest, and even bring them to your friends' game! FEATURES: - Procedurally generated levels that will bring you a new challenge with each run. - Persistent progression: Your heroes will retain the experience gained from a run, becoming more powerful as they level up. - Online Co-op: Play with up to 3 friends in online co-op! - Town upgrades: Revamp 10 different buildings to grant your heroes with various enhancements. - 9 different classes: Each one with unique stats, abilities and play styles. - Over 100 unique items of various rarities. - Includes all 3 DLCs: Witch Hunter, Pyramid of Prophecy and Moon Temple. With many additional skills, items, areas to explore, 2 new game modes, 2 new classes and much more! - New Game+: Get ready for a real challenge, and even if you beat it, the challenge never ends!

Critics
82
Steam
87
Metacritic
75

Score Breakdown

82.1

Critic Average

16 reviews

87

Steam User Score

9,456 reviews

75

Metacritic User Score

21 reviews

Disparity Breakdown

Steam Disparity
-5.4
Metacritic Disparity
+7.1
Combined Disparity
+0.9

Average of both sources

Review Timing

1 early (6%)11 launch window (69%)4 late (25%)

Review summary

Updated May 12, 2026

Based on 16 scored critic reviews, critics give this game an average score of 82.1/100. Critics score this game 5.4 points lower than Steam users and 7.1 points higher than Metacritic users.

How these comparisons are calculated
Sources behind this summary(5 recent of 16)+
  1. Renan FontesviaCubed3
    Feb 11, 2021·Late review
    80/100View review
    Steam 87.5/100 · -7.5 ptsMetacritic 75/100 · +5.0 pts
  2. John-Paul JonesviaPlayStation Universe
    Jan 19, 2021·Late review
    85/100View review
Steam 87.5/100 · -2.5 ptsMetacritic 75/100 · +10.0 pts
  • Eric HauterviaGaming Nexus
    Dec 21, 2020·Late review
    85/100View review
    Steam 87.5/100 · -2.5 ptsMetacritic 75/100 · +10.0 pts
  • Mark FajardoviaJust Push Start
    Dec 4, 2020·Late review
    75/100View review
    Steam 87.5/100 · -12.5 ptsMetacritic 75/100 · 0.0 pts
  • Jamie DaviesviaGameGrin
    Sep 1, 2020·Launch window
    85/100View review
    Steam 87.5/100 · -2.5 ptsMetacritic 75/100 · +10.0 pts