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Hexen: Beyond Heretic

2007

Should you play it?

While the Sidhe elf Corvus battled the evil forces of D'Sparil, the remaining Serpent Riders were busy corrupting other dimensions. As a Warrior, Mage, or Cleric, you must defend your realm of Cronos from the second Serpent Rider known as Korax.

What works

  • Complex and innovative hub-based level design
  • Three distinct character classes with unique weapons
  • Immersive dark fantasy atmosphere and soundtrack
  • Challenging puzzles and exploration
  • Strong replayability and mod support

Things to keep in mind

  • Confusing and obtuse puzzles causing frustration
  • Dated graphics and controls without source ports
  • Steep learning curve for new players
  • Limited enemy and weapon variety
  • Some technical issues and bugs

What to play next

Top picks

Games that feels the closest overall

  • HeXen II

  • Shovel Knight: Shovel of Hope

  • Hedon Bloodrite

  • Dungreed

  • Shovel Knight: Treasure Trove

  • Guacamelee! 2

Less social

Games that feels like Hexen: Beyond Heretic but with less teamwork and cooperation

  • Hands of Necromancy

  • Panzer Paladin

  • Shadow Warrior Classic Redux

  • MindSeize

  • Castlevania Advance Collection

  • Cursed Castilla (Maldita Castilla EX)

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Hexen: Beyond Heretic: Broadly representative of its motivational profile, with a few distinct shifts. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Violence, Survival, Fellowship, Intimacy. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Cooperation, Exploration. It leans lower than usual among comparable games on Relaxation.

Last update: 21/08/2026