Hammerwatch 2 is an action role-playing game in which players can complete quests, explore dungeons, collect loot, craft power-ups, and customize their characters through skill trees.

[3] The developer, Crackshell, wanted to bring the Hammerwatch series in a more action-adventure direction, influenced by large action role-playing games,[4] such as Sacred.

[7] Although they found the multiplayer and character progression fun, RPGFan recommended that fans avoid Hammerwatch II, which they said is "stuck in the past" due to poor design decisions.

[1] PC Gamer said the old-school design may annoy some players, but they found the game fun enough to overcome the frustrating elements.

[3] Nintendo Life said its writing and technical issues on the Switch make Hammerwatch 2 feel like a rough draft, but they recommended it to people who enjoy mindless grinding and fun combat.