Fit check
Is HeXen II worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Players who want first-person combat with character classes and leveling
- Fans of dark fantasy settings who prefer campaign-based shooters
- Groups seeking cooperative or competitive multiplayer for up to 16 players
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players seeking a short, tightly focused shooter without class-based progression or role-playing systems
- Those who prefer calm exploration, puzzle-solving, or non-combat-focused gameplay
- Players looking for a modern visual presentation rather than polygon-based environments
Our take on HeXen II
Its defining structure is the combination of first-person shooting with four selectable classes that gain levels, improve statistics, and unlock combat abilities.
What is HeXen II?
This dark fantasy shooter combines first-person combat with role-playing systems and pits players against the final Serpent Rider and his demonic armies.
Four playable classes—Paladin, Crusader, Assassin, and Necromancer—offer different powers and fighting styles. Gaining experience raises character levels, increases health, and grants improvements to movement speed, weapon strength, or jump range. The campaign moves through four demon-inhabited realms inspired by Medieval Europe, Ancient Egypt, Mesoamerica, and Greco-Roman culture. Its arsenal contains 32 weapons alongside spells, while enemies include Fire Imps, Were-Jaguars, and Skull Wizards. Cooperative and deathmatch modes accommodate as many as 16 participants over LAN or online connections.
How HeXen II plays
- 01Four playable classes
- The Paladin, Crusader, Assassin, and Necromancer provide different combat roles and abilities.
- 02RPG progression
- Experience and level gains raise hit points and can improve movement, firepower, and jump distance.
- 03Four themed worlds
- The campaign moves through environments inspired by Medieval Europe, Ancient Egypt, Mesoamerica, and Greco-Roman settings.
- 0432 new weapons
- The arsenal is paired with class-specific spells and powers.
- 05Multiplayer modes
- Cooperative play and deathmatch accommodate up to 16 players over LAN or online connections.
HeXen II compared to similar games
Hexen II combines first-person shooting with four classes, experience-based progression, spells, and a campaign across four themed worlds. Abyssus also centers on multiplayer shooting, but its description focuses on roguelite runs through handcrafted levels and weapon refitting with ancient technologies.
HeXen II: platforms & release
Is HeXen II worth it?
It is worth it if: players who want first-person combat with character classes and leveling. Skip it if: players seeking a short, tightly focused shooter without class-based progression or role-playing systems.
Where can I download HeXen II?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens HeXen II's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is HeXen II on?
Windows only.
