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Hades

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Hades

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.

Action Roguelike Rogue-lite Hack and Slash Indie Mythology
Last tracked players
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All-time peak
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Steam reviews
98.2% positive
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Hades is a god-like rogue-like dungeon crawler that combines the best aspects of Supergiant's critically acclaimed titles, including the fast-paced action of Bastion, the rich atmosphere and depth of Transistor, and the character-driven storytelling of Pyre.

BATTLE OUT OF HELL

As the immortal Prince of the Underworld, you'll wield the powers and mythic weapons of Olympus to break free from the clutches of the god of the dead himself, while growing stronger and unraveling more of the story with each unique escape attempt.

UNLEASH THE FURY OF OLYMPUS

The Olympians have your back! Meet Zeus, Athena, Poseidon, and many more, and choose from their dozens of powerful Boons that enhance your abilities. There are thousands of viable character builds to discover as you go.


BEFRIEND GODS, GHOSTS, AND MONSTERS

A fully-voiced cast of colorful, larger-than-life characters is waiting to meet you! Grow your relationships with them, and experience thousands of unique story events as you learn about what's really at stake for this big, dysfunctional family.

BUILT FOR REPLAYABILITY

New surprises await each time you delve into the ever-shifting Underworld, whose guardian bosses will remember you. Use the powerful Mirror of Night to grow permanently stronger, and give yourself a leg up the next time you run away from home.

NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE

Permanent upgrades mean you don't have to be a god yourself to experience the exciting combat and gripping story. Though, if you happen to be one, crank up the challenge and get ready for some white-knuckle action that will put your well-practiced skills to the test.


SIGNATURE SUPERGIANT STYLE

The rich, atmospheric presentation and unique melding of gameplay and narrative that's been core to Supergiant's games is here in full force: spectacular hand-painted environments and a blood-pumping original score bring the Underworld to life.

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System requirements Windows · macOS

Windows

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS *: Windows 7 SP1
  • Processor: Dual Core 2.4 GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 1GB VRAM / DirectX 10+ support
  • Storage: 15 GB available space

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS *: Windows 7 SP1
  • Processor: Dual Core 3.0 GHz+
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: 2GB VRAM / DirectX 10+ support
  • Storage: 20 GB available space

macOS

Minimum

Minimum:
  • OS: 10.13.6+
  • Processor: Dual Core 2.4GHz
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel HD 5000 (must support Metal API)
  • Storage: 15 GB GB available space
  • Additional Notes: MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac Mini late 2012 and newer; Mac Pro late 2013 and newer; MacBook 2015 and newer

Recommended

Recommended:
  • OS: macOS 10.14+
  • Processor: Quad Core 3.0 GHz+
  • Memory: 8 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel UHD 630+ (must support Metal API)
  • Storage: 20 GB available space
Game details Languages, features & support
Publisher
Supergiant Games
Brazilian rating
14
Steam Germany rating
12
Achievements
49
Controller support
full
Metacritic
93
Features
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
Languages
English*, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Polish, Japanese
*languages with full audio support
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Buy Verdict

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Update Momentum

Infrequent Updates — 0 patches in last 30 days.

1 patches and 1 news items in last 180 days. Latest patch effect size: 0.00.

▼ No recent patches

Value Score

Great Value — 100th percentile.

Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 100th percentile. Priced as Market at $24.99.

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Value Ratio Top 0%

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Update Timeline

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Source: Steam News
Freshness: fresh
Observed Nov 10, 2026 17:56 UTC
Meaningful updates
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Last 365 days
Last meaningful update
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On June 27 at London's Royal Festival Hall, our composer and audio director Darren Korb will be joined by his fellow [b]Hades[/b] vocalists and conductor Austin Wintory in a one-time-only orchestral concert, [b][url=https://gamemusic.net/events/ballads-of-the-underworld-featuring…

Jun 16, 2026 at 16:55 UTC Community Announcements By kid_zomb medium update proxy (inferred) External source
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When Mark wrote about Zagreus' Journey back in December, the mod was already well on its way to completing its main goal: putting all of the original Hades into Hades 2. In the months since, modder Nikkel Mollenhauer has gone way beyond that target. The mod has officially hit 1.0…

May 07, 2026 at 13:30 UTC Rock, Paper, Shotgun small update proxy (inferred) External source

We couldn't possibly be more excited to announce that we've completed the Early Access development of [i][b]Hades II[/b][/i], and officially launched v1.0 of the game!! Whether you've been playing all through Early Access or this will be your very first foray into our take on the…

Sep 25, 2025 at 16:11 UTC Community Announcements By kid_zomb medium update proxy (inferred) External source

Five years have flown by since the v1.0 launch of [i][b]Hades[/b][/i], our studio's fourth game! It went on to earn more than 70 Game of the Year awards, exceeding our wildest expectations. We're now just days away from launching [url=https://store.steampowered.com/news/app/11453…

Sep 17, 2025 at 14:07 UTC Community Announcements By kid_zomb medium update proxy (inferred) External source

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May 14, 2024 at 09:00 UTC SteamDB By SteamDB small update proxy (inferred) External source

Hades 2 has quickly proven popular, and it's clearly gotten people in the mood for the original, as the 2020 roguelite has also seen a strong boost on Steam. Last week, Supergiant decided to bless us with a surprise Hades 2 early access drop, so obviously we all immediately put d…

May 13, 2024 at 11:54 UTC VG247 medium update proxy (inferred) External source

Hades is yet another fantastic game in the Supergiant catalog. While it's been reported Hades 2 has launched with more to do than even the final build of Hades, it clearly isn't enough, as the original has hit number ten in Steam's top-sellers list. Read the rest of the story...…

May 08, 2024 at 13:48 UTC PCGamesN By [email protected] small update proxy (inferred) External source

There's a difference between good hard games and bad hard games. When difficulty is at its worst, you feel frustrated, and like it's impossible to make any meaningful progress. But when the greatest roguelikes get it right, your deaths and losses become a fundamental part of your…

May 03, 2024 at 13:02 UTC PCGamesN By [email protected] small update proxy (inferred) External source

Warning: Spoilers for Hades 2 may lie ahead.Did you play the first Hades, and then spend several years worth of your time salivating over the beauty of the Greek gods it kept thrusting onto your screen as you tried to concentrate on escaping the underworld? Well, it looks like Ha…

Apr 18, 2024 at 09:39 UTC VG247 small update proxy (inferred) External source
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As a new season dawns upon this planet, it can mean only one thing, another Steam Sale is under way. Rather than randomly plucking out some games we want you to buy, we're instead taking a slightly different approach. We're going to recommend some of the best Steam Deck games in…

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Hades worth buying right now?
Wait — $24.99. Wait for upcoming sale in ~13 days for potentially better pricing.
When does Hades go on sale?
Wait for upcoming sale in ~13 days for potentially better pricing.
Is Hades still getting updates?
Infrequent Updates — 0 patches in last 30 days. 1 patches and 1 news items in last 180 days. Latest patch effect size: 0.00.
Is Hades free to play?
Hades costs $24.99 on Steam.
What genre is Hades?
Hades is a Action, Indie, RPG game.
Who developed Hades?
Hades was developed by Supergiant Games and published by Supergiant Games.
What platforms does Hades support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS.

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