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Hades

A fast action roguelike whose repeated attempts are also the delivery system for character relationships and story progression.

ActionIndieRPGAction RoguelikeFast CombatBuild CraftingCharacter Driven
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DeveloperSupergiant Games
Release dateSep 17, 2020
Platformswindows · macos
Estimated length20h-plus

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GameAtlas review

Why play Hades?

Recommend it for players who want combat mastery without abandoning narrative momentum. Each run changes the immediate build while the broader cast and relationship arc give failed attempts a reason to continue.

What makes it different

A fast action roguelike whose repeated attempts are also the delivery system for character relationships and story progression.

Evidence summary

Steam aggregate review summary is Overwhelmingly Positive across 153257 reviews; 7 controlled signal categories were observed in the sampled review set.

Review text was analyzed in memory and not persisted; sampled signals are directional and require editorial review.

Strengths and drawbacks

What to expect

Strengths

  • Responsive combat gives repeated runs a clear mastery loop.
  • Persistent relationships make failed attempts narratively useful.

Potential drawbacks

  • Early progress still depends on repeating runs.
  • Fast combat and build choices can overwhelm players who prefer low-pressure pacing.

Common questions

FAQ

Who is Hades best for?

Players who enjoy responsive combat and repeated attempts Players who want a roguelike with a strong character-driven story layer

What makes Hades different?

A fast action roguelike whose repeated attempts are also the delivery system for character relationships and story progression.

What are the main drawbacks of Hades?

Early progress still depends on repeating runs. Fast combat and build choices can overwhelm players who prefer low-pressure pacing.

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Both combine repeatable systems with an authored story layer, but Hades is action-forward while Inscryption is card- and mystery-led.

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Both give failed attempts lasting value; Outer Wilds preserves knowledge about the world, while Hades preserves character progress and build experimentation.