Hades II
Hades II: A solo action game built around repeatable runs, witchcraft combat, and story events. Ranked #32 of 98 in PC Games by our editors (6.3/10); pricing: Paid; best for players who want single-player roguelike dungeon runs.
At a glance
- Editor score6.3 / 10
- PricingPaid
- Best forPlayers who want single-player roguelike dungeon runs
- Free planNo
- Supported OSMultiple
- Facts checked5 Oct 2026
Where it wins
- Repeatable dungeon runs combine weapons, combat, and Olympian boons
- Permanent upgrades and God Mode offer ways to adjust progression
- Fully voiced characters and story events add narrative between runs
Where it doesn't
- No online multiplayer mode
- No free plan; the game is paid
- PC coverage is listed for Windows and macOS
Our verdict on Hades II
Melinoë, Princess of the Underworld, faces the Titan of Time in Hades II, a single-player action game from Supergiant Games. Its core loop is rogue-like dungeon-crawling: players take runs through an evolving mythic world, using weapons, witchcraft, and dark sorcery in combat. The game is for players who want solo runs with both combat choices and story events, rather than a multiplayer experience. It is listed for Windows and macOS on PC, with separate availability on Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, Xbox Series X|S, and PlayStation 5.
The run structure draws on several linked systems: weapons shape combat, Olympian gods provide divine boons, and permanent upgrades carry progression forward. God Mode is another listed feature, giving players an option within the game’s progression design. Fully voiced characters and story events give the campaign a narrative thread alongside repeated dungeon runs. This combination suits players looking for both action and a voiced solo story; someone primarily seeking online multiplayer should look elsewhere, since Hades II is designed as a solo experience and has no multiplayer mode.
Platform fit depends on where a player wants to play. PC operating system coverage is Windows and macOS, while the game is also available on the named consoles. Cross-saves are supported between Steam and Epic versions, and between Nintendo Switch and Switch 2, which can help players continue across those paired versions. Hades II is paid rather than free-to-play. Choose it for a focused single-player roguelike with combat, persistent upgrades, and story events; it is a weaker fit for buyers whose priority is multiplayer or a free game.
Hades II pricing
Hades II fact sheet
| Free plan | No |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Not verified |
| Genre | Action |
| Single-player | Yes |
| Online multiplayer | No |
| Controller support | Not verified |
| Mod support | Not verified |
| Supported OS | Multiple |
| Deployment | Cloud |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS |
| Support | Docs, Community |
| Built for | Solo (editorial estimate) |
| Pricing | Paid |
| Website | supergiantgames.com |
| Facts checked | 5 Oct 2026 |
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