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Hades
Action
Indie
RPG
Single-player
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Steam Trading Cards
Captions available
Steam Cloud
Remote Play on Phone
Remote Play on Tablet
Remote Play on TV
Family Sharing

Defy the god of the dead as you hack and slash out of the Underworld in this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre.

Developers: Supergiant Games
Publishers: Supergiant Games
Release Date: Sep 17, 2020
Price (USD): $6.24
Current Players: 8.8k

Links:  Steam Store  SteamDB

Overwhelmingly Positive(99%)
fast-paced combat
stunning art
engaging dialogue
high replayability
difficulty curve
story progression
character interactions
repetitive runs
visual clutter
tedious grind
Overall, Hades is regarded as a masterpiece in the roguelike genre, offering engaging gameplay, compelling storytelling, and a beautifully crafted world. Players admire its high level of polish and the balance of challenge and reward. While some conflict with its difficulty or repetition, the consistent narrative progress and character depth maintain player interest. Minor frustrations with certain mechanics do not overshadow the overall excellence and replayability the game offers.

Positive Points

  • Players praise the fast-paced and fluid combat that provides an engaging gameplay loop.
  • The game's art style and character design are frequently highlighted as stunning and unique.
  • Voice acting, dialogues, and story are deeply engaging, with an impressive amount of dynamic content.
  • The replayability is high due to the varied weapons, boons, and character interactions.

    • Negative Points

  • Some players mention that the game can become repetitive with similar runs and limited enemy variety.
  • There's criticism regarding the visual clutter during combat, which can obscure gameplay.
  • A few reviewers feel that the grind for certain achievements or narrative progression is excessive and can be tedious.

    • Mixed Points

  • The difficulty curve is noted as both a challenge and a potential barrier for some players.
  • While many appreciate the engaging story and character development, others find it slows gameplay or becomes repetitive over time.

    • Common Themes

  • The integration of Greek mythology is a consistent point of interest, with players enjoying the unique takes on classic characters.
  • The game's ability to blend story and mechanics meaningfully, where death is part of progression, is widely appreciated.
  • The soundtrack and voice acting enhance the overall immersive experience.
    • Updated 9/18/2025, 12:01:24 AM UTC
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