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Hades

Hades is Supergiant Games' roguelite dungeon crawler set in the Greek underworld, where Zagreus attempts to escape Tartarus while navigating his fraught relationship with his father Hades. Each run develops the narrative through conversations with Olympians, shades, and contractors, making the story progress through failure as much as success. Weapon variety and boon combinations from Olympian gods define each run's feel.

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Hades

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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.

Games like Hades

  • Other titles in the same genre
  • Popular indie releases
  • Games with similar mechanics

Good for

  • Roguelite players who want narrative integration that makes death feel purposeful rather than punishing
  • Those who enjoy a high-polish character action combat system with run-to-run build variety
  • Players who want a complete, authored story in a roguelite — Hades has a defined ending
  • Quick session players — individual runs are 20-40 minutes

Avoid if

  • You dislike the boon-selection format of roguelites where runs can feel luck-dependent
  • You want an open-ended roguelite rather than one with a story endpoint
  • Isometric hack-and-slash with fast-paced combat is not your preference
  • No multiplayer — this is single-player only

FAQ

Is Hades worth playing in 2026?

If roguelite players who want narrative integration that makes death feel purposeful rather than punishing, Hades holds up well. Check "Avoid if" above for honest caveats before committing.

How long does Hades take to beat?

Main story runtime varies — check the HowLongToBeat link in the sidebar for community-reported hours (Main / Main+Extras / Completionist).