Hades

Hades is a one-of-a-kind rogue-lite that does a brilliant job of marrying its fast-paced action with its persistent, progressing story through a vividly reimagined Greek mythological underworld.

Hades' varied combat and progression make it a great action roguelike, but its novel approach to storytelling is what makes it stand out in the genre.

Greek gods bring family charm to this glittering headlong pelt through the underworld

Action so intense it'll leave you jittery and hopped-up on adrenaline, and characters to come back for.

Try as I might, I cannot find fault in Hades. It’s even created a calm in me that no other similar game has. Loss isn’t a frustrating experience met with loud swear words and the sounds of scrambling feet made by my previously sleeping cats. Failure is just another step on a long adventure with one of my favorite games, years in the making and well-worth the wait.

Supergiant has crafted another beautiful game, this time a story-laden roguelite that demands dozens of hours to fully experience.

This gripping adventure set in a hellish realm filled with gorgeous gods and monsters is well worth the years it took to make

Supergiant’s action roguelike was already a game of the year contender when it first came out in early access two years ago. It definitely is one now.

Hades had the unenviable task of bridging a well-established action-roguelike format with impactful character-driven storytelling, and neither element feels like an afterthought. They lift each other to new heights. The finer details – all those little artistic touches that add up over time – really seal the deal.

A multifaceted story that unfolds based on how you play, sublime combat that rewards experimentation, challenges that are only as difficult as you want them to be, all the good feelings of roguelikes without a lot of the hassle.