Hades
Action · Roguelike
Defy the god of the dead as you hack and slash out of the Underworld in this rogue-like dungeon crawler.
Good price
- Lowest recorded price
- $9.99
- Typical price
- $12.32
The current price is noticeably below what Hades usually sells for. A solid moment to buy.
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Is Hades for you?
You'll probably like it if you enjoy
- Skill-based combat and movement
- A satisfying difficulty curve
- Tight, hand-crafted levels
- Clear progression and unlocks
May not be for you if
- Dying repeatedly frustrates you
- You want a slow, relaxing pace
- You prefer huge open worlds
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Price history
Current best
$9.99
Historical low
$9.99
Average price
$12.32
Last sale
Today
Hades usually receives a major discount every 7–11 weeks. The current price matches its historical low.
What is Hades?
Defy the god of the dead as you hack and slash out of the Underworld in this rogue-like dungeon crawler.
Game details
- Release date
- September 17, 2020
- Developer
- Supergiant Games
- Publisher
- Supergiant Games
- Players
- Single-player
- Genres
- Action, Roguelike
- Platforms
- SteamXboxPlayStation
What does it feel like to play?
- StoryMedium
- ExplorationHigh
- CombatHigh
- DifficultyHigh
- GrindMedium
- Session lengthMedium
- Co-opNone
About the pure feel of playing — moving, fighting, mastering. Sessions can be any length; it's the kind of game where “one more attempt” does the talking.
Should you play it?
Why you might love it
- Gameplay that feels great minute to minute
- Every death teaches you something
- Obvious craft and attention to detail
- Respects your time and your skill
Things to consider
- Difficulty spikes will test you
- Some sections demand repetition
- The story is told with a light touch
- Best played with a controller
Media
Choose your edition
Standard Edition
- Base game
$9.99
Complete Edition
Best value- Base game
- Hades — Season Pass
- Hades — Expansion
$14.99
The Complete Edition includes both expansions and saves you $17.98 compared to buying everything separately.
Additional content
Hades — Season Pass
$13.99
Hades — Expansion
$8.99
What players and critics think
Metascore
Critic reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
Based on 17,200 player reviews
Critics score it 98/100. Player reviews are Overwhelmingly Positive at 96% positive.
- 94/100
IGN
Hades delivers a memorable experience with strong mechanics and plenty to explore.
- 92/100
GameSpot
A confident release from Supergiant Games that rewards both newcomers and veterans.
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