Heroes of Hammerwatch II
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- Recommended
- GeForce GTX 1630 (our estimate)
- 60 fps 1080p high
- GeForce GTX 1630 (~189 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Playable · ~293 fps ultra (est.)
- Genres
- Action, Indie, RPG
- Release
- Jan 14, 2025
- Developer
- Crackshell
- Publisher
- Team17
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.
RPGAction RoguelikeAction RPGActionDungeon CrawlerRoguelikeRogueliteAdventurePixel GraphicsProcedural Generation
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What you need for Heroes of Hammerwatch II
Heroes of Hammerwatch II needs about a GeForce GTX 1630 for 60 fps at 1080p high and a GeForce GTX 1630 at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, low confidence, ±30%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | GeForce GTX 1630 | — |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | GeForce GTX 1630 | — |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | GeForce GTX 1630 | — |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | GeForce GTX 1630 | — |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | GeForce GTX 1630 | — |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Heroes of Hammerwatch II →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 300+ | 221 | 133 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 300+ | 300+ | 186 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 300+ | 300+ | 279 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
Heroes of Hammerwatch II system requirements
The publisher lists only minimum specs. The recommended column is our estimate (marked est.): the cheapest current parts our model expects to hit 60 fps at 1080p high, one memory step above the minimum, and an SSD for large or recent games.
| Minimum | Recommended (our estimate) | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 or later | Windows 7 or later est. |
| Processor | Intel Core™ Duo or faster | — |
| Graphics | OpenGL 3.2+ / DirectX 11+ No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. | GeForce GTX 1630 est. |
| Memory | 3 GB | 8 GB est. |
| Storage | 1 GB | 1 GB SSD est. |
Source: Steam.
Heroes of Hammerwatch II on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Steam Deck Playable
Steam Deck · playable
- !Default controller configuration not fully functional
- !Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
- !Native resolution not default
- ✓Controller glyphs match Steam Deck device
- ✓Interface text is legible
- ✓Default configuration is performant
Steam Machine · playable
- !Default controller configuration not fully functional
- !Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
- ✓Controller glyphs match device
- ✓Default configuration is performant
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
- ✗Default controller configuration not fully functional
- ✗Text input does not automatically invokes keyboard
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 293 ultra | Steam Deck Playable |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 240 ultra | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 278 ultra | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 248 ultra | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 248 ultra | Steam Deck Playable · faster GPU |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Full
- DLC
- 1
- Steam achievements
- 42
- Features
- Single-playerMulti-playerCo-opOnline Co-opSteam AchievementsFull controller supportSteam Trading CardsSteam CloudFamily Sharing
- Languages (8)
- English, French, German, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese
Full audio: English
Latest news & patches
- Celestial Ruins Hotfix 3 is Out Now!Patch2026-08-20
- Celestial Ruins Holy Banner fixPatch2026-08-07
- Celestial Ruins Hotfix 2 is Out Now!Patch2026-08-06
- Celestial Ruins Hotfix 1 is Out Now!Patch2026-07-30
- Heroes of Hammerwatch II Celestial Ruins Expansion is Out Now!2026-07-28
- The Celestial Ruins Expansion Launches July 28th!2026-06-30
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Heroes of Hammerwatch II run on a GTX 1650?
Yes. The GeForce GTX 1650 is well above Heroes of Hammerwatch II's recommended spec. We estimate 300+ fps at 1080p high (range 221–300+, low confidence, ±30%), GPU-limited. At 1440p high expect ~221 fps, so every preset holds 60 fps. Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Heroes of Hammerwatch II run on Steam Deck?
Yes, with issues. Valve rates Heroes of Hammerwatch II Steam Deck Playable. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~293 fps on the ultra preset (range 205–300+, low confidence, ±30%). 60 fps is reachable on the ultra preset. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Heroes of Hammerwatch II at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a GeForce GTX 1630 or faster: ~133 fps (range 93–172, low confidence, ±30%). At 1080p high a GeForce GTX 1630 is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a GeForce GTX 1630. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Heroes of Hammerwatch II by brand.
Can I run Heroes of Hammerwatch II on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~253 fps (range 177–300+, low confidence, ±30%). Heroes of Hammerwatch II on the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Heroes of Hammerwatch II need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 3 GB of RAM minimum for Heroes of Hammerwatch II. The publisher lists no recommended tier; the requirements table shows our estimate for one.
How much storage does Heroes of Hammerwatch II take?
Heroes of Hammerwatch II needs 1 GB of free storage according to the publisher's minimum spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows 7 or later.