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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64-bit Processeur : Intel Core i5-3570 @3.4GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1400 @3.5GHz Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA Geforce GTX 650 TI (2GB) or AMD HD 7750 (1GB) DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : High speed broadband connection required for online play

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64-bit Processeur : Intel Core i5-6600k @3.5GHz or AMD Ryzen 5 1600 @3.2GHz Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1070 TI (8GB) or AMD RX Vega 56 (8GB) or Intel Arc A 380 DirectX : Version 11 Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : High speed broadband connection required for online play

Heretic + Hexen

Niche cult favorite
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Released August 7, 2025
sample: 425 reviews posted after launch (130 AI-classified)
94/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 95 % · 1,854 reviews (« Very Positive »)
Critics' score : 85/100 (18 OpenCritic reviews)
14,99€ 10,04€ -33%🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Veteran shooters find their second wind in this polished bundle that keeps 138 long-term players coming back for more than 25 hours of action. With a 95% positive rating across 425 post-release reviews, this collection successfully bridges the gap between classic design and modern accessibility.

What it's about: Plongez dans la réédition des 2 jeux à la 1ère personne qui ont façonné le genre. Grâce à ces versions améliorées de Heretic™ + Hexen™, nouveaux venus et anciens fans peuvent profiter de ces titres cultes avec une meilleure accessibilité sur différentes plateformes, traduits dans plusieurs langues.

In-game

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« There's an option to improve the levels with less obscure puzzles/switch hunting. That alone is worth the remaster, especially for Hexen. »
👍 anonymous review · 0 h played3221
« microsoft please release raven software from the COD mines so they can work on actual games again »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played19533
« Games got the Doom 1+2 treatment! Got them for free as I had the original Heretic and Hexen on Steam. Played a bit of the new episodes, everything works great. I'm glad I don't have to mess with sourceports anymore! »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played11
« A+ work here. That I got the remasters for free for already owning the originals? Icing on the cake. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played2211
« Please do a modern reboot of these games, please ID this should be the next step I can't really think of many FPS Magic Weapon games that are brutal and Fast Paced »
👍 anonymous review · 0 h played31
« Most innovative gameplay of 2025. 10/10. The primary goal of this review is to highlight the state the game industry is in. »
👍 anonymous review · 196 h played2211
« Started game, blocked by FIVE EULAs before getting to any kind of main menu. No option to decline, had to terminate the game process to cancel. 0/10 removed immediately. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played1
« What the ♥♥♥♥ is with the audio in this? It's completely blown out and distorted. *So, you need to disable hands-free telemetry for your bluetooth headset. That's what is causing the audio issues. It happens in all modern Id releases. »
👎 anonymous review · 7 h played
« Got this to play co-op. 4+ hours in and the host crashes. Ownership of the lobby is not passed to me, i just dc. No saves, no ability to rejoin. 75% of chapter progress gone. Aint nobody got time for that. »
👎 anonymous review · 8 h played
« this version is way worse and ruin by bethesda »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« The mouselook is embarrassingly awful for the remaster. Play both games using UzDoom or GzDoom instead. »
👎 anonymous review · 19 h played
« Very good. Now do the same for Hexen II. And if you could find it in you to do that for Wolfenstein 3D, that would be good also. »
👍 anonymous review · 0 h played1

In players' words

« There's an option to improve the levels with less obscure puzzles/switch hunting. That alone is worth the remaster, especially for Hexen. »
👍 anonymous review · 0 h played3221
« Started game, blocked by FIVE EULAs before getting to any kind of main menu. No option to decline, had to terminate the game process to cancel. 0/10 removed immediately. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played1
« microsoft please release raven software from the COD mines so they can work on actual games again »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played19533
« What the ♥♥♥♥ is with the audio in this? It's completely blown out and distorted. *So, you need to disable hands-free telemetry for your bluetooth headset. That's what is causing the audio issues. It happens in all modern Id releases. »
👎 anonymous review · 7 h played
« Games got the Doom 1+2 treatment! Got them for free as I had the original Heretic and Hexen on Steam. Played a bit of the new episodes, everything works great. I'm glad I don't have to mess with sourceports anymore! »
👍 anonymous review · 4 h played11
« Got this to play co-op. 4+ hours in and the host crashes. Ownership of the lobby is not passed to me, i just dc. No saves, no ability to rejoin. 75% of chapter progress gone. Aint nobody got time for that. »
👎 anonymous review · 8 h played
« A+ work here. That I got the remasters for free for already owning the originals? Icing on the cake. »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played2211
« this version is way worse and ruin by bethesda »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Please do a modern reboot of these games, please ID this should be the next step I can't really think of many FPS Magic Weapon games that are brutal and Fast Paced »
👍 anonymous review · 0 h played31
« The mouselook is embarrassingly awful for the remaster. Play both games using UzDoom or GzDoom instead. »
👎 anonymous review · 19 h played
« Most innovative gameplay of 2025. 10/10. The primary goal of this review is to highlight the state the game industry is in. »
👍 anonymous review · 196 h played2211
« Very good. Now do the same for Hexen II. And if you could find it in you to do that for Wolfenstein 3D, that would be good also. »
👍 anonymous review · 0 h played1

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
82 % pos · n=80
Content / longevity
100 % pos · n=32
Graphics / art
94 % pos · n=16
Audio / music
77 % pos · n=13
Multiplayer
62 % pos · n=13
Performance
91 % pos · n=11
Interface / UX
70 % pos · n=10
Stability / bugs
38 % pos · n=8
Value for money
100 % pos · n=6
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay8066104
Content / longevity323200
Graphics / art161501
Audio / music131012
Multiplayer13814
Performance111001
Interface / UX10703
Stability / bugs8314
Value for money6600
Story / writing2200

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 14 h on median; those who dislike it: 2.6 h.

🪤 46 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
86 % (n=73)
2-10h
96 % (n=115)
10-25h
95 % (n=99)
>25h
99 % (n=138)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Aug 2025 : 96% positive96AugNov 2025 : 99% positive99NovDec 2025 : 98% positive98DecJan 2026 : 91% positive91JanFeb 2026 : 92% positive92FebMar 2026 : 88% positive88MarApr 2026 : 92% positive92AprMay 2026 : 94% positive94MayJun 2026 : 95% positive95Jun

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€9.30€10.90€12.51€14.12€15.732026€10.04

Steam price tracked automatically since Aug 07, 2025 · All-time low: €10.04 (Sep 29, 2025)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

2,8 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 44 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 8,7 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • The core combat loop remains highly addictive, with 66 positive mentions out of 80 regarding the gameplay.
  • Players are unanimous about the value of the package, with 32 positive mentions out of 32 praising the sheer volume of content included.
  • Visual fidelity is well-preserved, garnering 15 positive mentions out of 16 for its faithful graphical presentation.
  • Performance is remarkably stable, cited as a highlight in 10 positive mentions out of 11.

Weaknesses

  • Technical glitches occasionally disrupt the experience, with 4 negative mentions out of 8 regarding bugs.
  • The multiplayer experience shows some friction, receiving 4 negative mentions out of 13.
  • The user interface feels dated to some, drawing 3 negative mentions out of 10.

Who is it for?

This is an essential destination for fans of retro FPS titles who value authentic level design and dark fantasy aesthetics. It is particularly well-suited for those looking to relive the challenging, puzzle-heavy combat of the mid-90s.

Is Heretic + Hexen worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 95% of 1,854 Steam reviews are positive (player score 94/100). Most-praised strength: The core combat loop remains highly addictive. Current price: 10,04€ (33% off).

Verdict

This remaster succeeds by respecting the legacy of two iconic classics while ensuring they run flawlessly on modern hardware. It proves that tight, challenging level design remains timeless, solidifying its place as a must-play for genre enthusiasts.

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