Heretic + Hexen overview

Overview

Heretic + Hexen comes from id Software, Nightdive Studios and is published by Bethesda Softworks. It arrived on Steam on Aug 7, 2025, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, LAN PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Co-op, and Online Co-op. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows, Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

Heretic + Hexen's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 32 players at 22 September 2026 - 17:35:39 UTC, with a tracked peak near 755. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 94% positive across 1,354 reviews.

Language and system requirements

Heretic + Hexen is available in 13 languages including:

11 regional rating boards including esrb, pegi, usk, oflc, and nzoflc

Sales, recommendations, and streams

Heretic + Hexen has sold up to 117,000 units and has 1,794 Steam recommendations. The estimated VGI revenue is $1,200,000. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

Heretic + Hexen overview details

Heretic + Hexen combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

Feature List About the Game Step into the definitive re-release of two dark spell-casting shooters that shaped the genre. Forged by Raven Software on a modified DOOM engine, Heretic and Hexen were released in 1994 and 1995, pushing first person shooters into bold new territory. These innovative cult classics introduced groundbreaking features like inventory systems, vertical aiming, and distinct character classes, reshaping first person action games for generations to come. This enhanced restoration makes Heretic + Hexen available to new audiences and long-time fans with expanded accessibility across more platforms and languages than ever before. Whether you're returning to these shadowy realms or discovering them for the first time, an epic legacy awaits. Owners Receive Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders¹ Hexen: Beyond Heretic¹ Hexen: Deathkings of the Dark Citadel¹ Two all-new episodes created in collaboration between individuals at id Software + Nightdive Studios: Heretic: Faith Renewed Hexen: Vestiges of Grandeur There are a total of 117 campaign maps and 120 deathmatch maps in Heretic + Hexen. New Enhancements Online cross-platform deathmatch and co-op for up to 16 players² Local split-screen deathmatch and co-op for up to 8 players Toggleable, enhanced Tome of Power soundtrack by Andrew Hulshult Community-published mod support with an in-game mod browser² ³ Improved performance with multithreaded rendering supporting up to 4K resolution and 120 FPS⁵ A Vault section containing concept art and unused sprites from the development of the original games…

SteamPulse editorial summary

Heretic + Hexen is listed as a game with $14.99. It supports Windows, belongs to Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, LAN PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Co-op, and Online Co-op, and is associated with Action, Adventure, and RPG. SteamPulse's latest observation records 32 players at 22 September 2026 - 17:35:39 UTC, a tracked peak of 755, and 94% positive reviews.

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