HammerHelm

About

HammerHelm is a single-player Role Playing game with amazing visuals and a buggy gameplay. As a dwarf banished from your homeland, build a new town above ground, attract like-minded dwarves, and ensure the citizens' safety and happiness by completing quests, crafting items, and fighting off enemies. Explore numerous dungeons, caves, and mines, and craft over 100 items including armor, weapons, and decor while managing your town and engaging in fast-paced action combat.

Genres & Tags

Play Modes

Single-Player Play through the game's story or campaign solo

79%

Audience ScoreBased on 454 reviews

story22 positive mentions

stability36 negative mentions

The game has a charming art style and engaging city-building mechanics that keep players invested.
The developer is very responsive to feedback and actively works on bug fixes and updates.
The mix of RPG elements with town management provides a unique and enjoyable gameplay experience.

The combat system feels clunky and unresponsive, making battles less enjoyable.
Quests can become repetitive and lack depth, leading to a feeling of monotony.
The game is still in early access and has several bugs that can disrupt gameplay.

story
246 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
9%
84%
7%
The game's story is primarily driven by a series of repetitive fetch and kill quests, which many players find lack depth and meaningful engagement. While there are unique quests that contribute to the narrative, the overall quest system feels grindy and simplistic, leading to a sense of aimlessness in gameplay. Despite some charming interactions and a brief main storyline, players express a desire for more varied and impactful quests to enhance the overall experience.
- “I started playing because of the dwarves, but there is a really nice story and some really cute little interactions.”
- “I was surprised again when I was just starting to get bored and a quest threw a huge curveball at me, completely reinvigorating my interest in the game and curiosity in the story.”
- “Also, there is a main story that unfolds as you progress.”
- “The quests repeat way too often and I don't like doing them over and over again; they are too simple and that's not fun and they feel meaningless, they are just a time filler because content is lacking.”
- “The map is tiny and quests are too simplistic and repetitive.”
- “The game could also use more in terms of either main story if you want it to be linear, different choices to do, or side quests that actually make an impact.”
gameplay
78 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
28%
56%
15%
The gameplay is characterized by its simplicity and charm, featuring basic mechanics that can become repetitive after a few hours. While some players appreciate the quirky elements and laid-back style, many criticize the combat and quest systems as outdated and lacking depth, leading to a generally mediocre experience. Overall, the game shows potential for improvement but currently suffers from bugs and a lack of engaging content.
- “The game's charming graphics and quirky characters immediately drew me in, and the laid-back gameplay was a great way to unwind after a long day of slaying dragons and saving the world.”
- “There are some bugs in the game, but the gameplay is fun, so all in all, it's worth seeing this one get developed.”
- “Relatively stress-free and not terribly challenging, the gameplay suits my mornings quite well.”
- “A buggy mess in not even 30 minutes of gameplay.”
- “I can't recommend it because a majority of the gameplay loop sends you to combat quests and the combat itself feels very old and clunky.”
- “The game gives you missions to pass the time and earn gold so that you can build new buildings, but the gameplay is so terrible and repetitive that the building system becomes completely uninteresting.”
graphics
70 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
29%
66%
6%
The graphics of the game are generally described as charming and cartoonish, reminiscent of titles like World of Warcraft, appealing to players who enjoy a stylized aesthetic. While some reviewers appreciate the cute and colorful art style, others note that the visuals are not particularly impressive and could benefit from improvements. Overall, the graphics contribute positively to the game's atmosphere, though they may not be enough to sustain long-term engagement.
- “The game's charming graphics and quirky characters immediately drew me in, and the laid-back gameplay was a great way to unwind after a long day of slaying dragons and saving the world.”
- “I really like the mix of gathering/building with the RPG fighting/upgrading. The graphics and animation style are excellent, perfect for this exploration of the fantasy genre.”
- “The art style is cute and colorful, and the developer is updating regularly.”
- “The game's simple, the combat repeats itself, and the graphics won't blow you away.”
- “(I also wish the graphics were a bit better. The lighting is so harsh. There's also a ton of popups. The map goes haywire all the time too. Enemies randomly reset, teleport, and regain health, etc.)”
- “Bad graphics mean nothing to me, but the graphics were bad and the movement was nowhere near fluid.”
stability
40 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
10%
90%
The game's stability has received mixed feedback, with many players noting it is quite buggy, especially in its early access state, leading to frustrating gameplay experiences. However, some users appreciate the developers' responsiveness to issues and ongoing fixes, suggesting that improvements are on the horizon. Overall, while the game can be enjoyable, its current state is marred by glitches and performance problems that need addressing.
- “Runs great on Steam Deck!”
- “I only played this for a little while but will be closely monitoring this game (especially with the amazing dev work being done on it at the moment). If what is shown is delivered at the end bug-free and running smoothly, I might just buy the game again just to show support.”
- “A buggy mess in not even 30 minutes of gameplay.”
- “Game would not launch the first several times; when it finally did, it was not only FPS issues but buggy as all hell.”
- “Super fun to start, but as it gets buggy, it becomes almost unbearable to play. That was expected because it is in alpha; no disrespect toward the developer, they just need to get it fixed.”
grinding
12 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
100%
The game features a moderate level of grinding, appealing to players who enjoy casual gameplay with simple combat and resource management. While some quests may feel repetitive, the variety of tasks and the blend of adventure, exploration, and building mechanics provide a satisfying experience for those who appreciate a semi-grindy base builder. However, it may not suit everyone, particularly those averse to micromanagement or repetitive gameplay.
- “It can feel a bit grindy in places, but there are tons of quests to do even if most feel a bit the same.”
- “If you're looking for a fun builder/crafter semi-grindy base builder and don't mind bugs, give it a try and support the developer.”
- “This game won't be for everyone, but if you like games with a little bit of grinding and simple combat, and you want something short and sweet to spend a little time with, this is a great game for it.”
replayability
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
63%
38%
Overall, the game suffers from low replayability due to repetitive quests, a small and fixed map, and linear town-building mechanics. While the graphics and systems for leveling up and gear are well-executed, the lack of content significantly diminishes the potential for engaging repeated playthroughs.
- “The quests are repetitive and there's not a lot of replayability.”
- “The town building also seems very linear, so, taken in conjunction with the fixed tiny map, doesn't hold much promise for replayability either.”
- “The map is also small, making the replayability aspect that I love a big fat zero.”
music
8 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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25%
The music in the game is described as charming and enjoyable, contributing positively to the overall experience, even if it can be catchy to the point of being memorable. While the gameplay may not impress everyone, the art style and soundtrack are highlighted as standout features.
- “Very fun, but now I have the diggy song stuck in my head...”
- “Graphics and music are charming, gameplay is mediocre.”
- “If you're looking for realistic graphics, then this is not your game, but the art style is very charming and so is the music in the background.”
optimization
4 mentions Positive Neutral Negative
25%
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50%
The optimization of the game has received mixed feedback, with some users reporting minimal lag and good performance, while others criticize it as being poorly optimized overall.
- “In terms of lag and performance, I hardly had any at all.”
- “It's very badly optimized”