Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders
Updated v1.3
Updated December 20, 2025 2:06 pm (6 months ago)
Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders is a first-person fantasy action game where players fight through danger, learn the mechanics, and push toward each objective. It stands out for tense atmosphere, and focused moment-to-moment design, especially if you enjoy action experiences with a clear identity.
Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders overview
In a twisted medieval dimension, undead creatures and bestial horrors have done the unthinkable--callously slaughtering your entire race. Your friends. Your family. Eliminated. But the nightmare has just begun. Wielding ungodly weapons such as the Firemace and Hellstaff and casting spells from the Tomes of Power, you must seek your vengeance. Or die trying.
- Supports up to four players via network. Adventure through the game with a friend or crack their skull in a bloody deathmatch.
- Walk. Run. Fly. Look all around you, even up and down.
- Choose from among 7 weapons (from the simple staff to the awesome Phoenix Rod).
- Use arcane artifacts to unleash unearthly power on unsuspecting foes.
Will this game run on your PC?
Minimum
- System: Windows 7 / 8 / 10
- Processor: 1.8 GHz
- Memory: 512MB RAM
- Graphics: 3D graphics card compatible with DirectX 9
- DirectX: DirectX 9
- Storage: 35 MB
- PLEASE NOTE
- Multiplayer is only available via LANThis game is powered by DOSBox.
Download, Install, and Play
- Click the download button to get the link. You'll be redirected to our link generator.
- Once you're there, you can either copy the link or open it directly.
- Before you begin, make sure you have a supported client installed.
- Download Heretic: Shadow of the Serpent Riders (latest). Wait until it is 100% complete, then locate the files.
- Install the game:
- Run or double-click
setup_********.exe. - If a DLC folder is included, run any
.exefiles inside it as well.
- Run or double-click
- After the installation is complete, launch the game and start playing.
- Enjoyed the game? Consider purchasing it from the official store to support the developers.
Need help?
Check our FAQs for common questions and fixes. If you need additional assistance, you can also visit the official GOG Support Center.
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Update to Heretic + Hexen remaster that released today please
please check the game is now available 😀