Hades 2

The first-ever sequel from Supergiant Games builds on the best aspects of the original god-like rogue-like dungeon crawler in an all-new, action-packed, endlessly replayable experience rooted in the Underworld of Greek myth and its deep connections to the dawn of witchcraft. BATTLE BEYOND THE UNDERWORLD

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Hades 2
Action
Roguelite
Hack and Slash
RPG
Systems
Top Critic Avg: 95/100 Critics Rec: 98%
Released
September 25, 2025
ESRB
Teen / Alcohol Reference, Blood, Mild Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence
Developer(s)
Supergiant Games
Publisher(s)
Supergiant Games
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WHERE TO PLAY

DIGITAL
PHYSICAL

Engine
Proprietary Engine
Prequel(s)
Hades
Franchise
Hades
Number of Players
Single-player
Steam Deck Compatibility
Verified
PC Release Date
September 25, 2025
Genre(s)
Action, Roguelite, Hack and Slash, RPG
Platform(s)
Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Switch 2, PC
OpenCritic Rating
Mighty
Steam Deck Compatibility
Verified

Why It Matters
Before Hades 2, Supergiant had never developed a sequel. But carving your way through armies of the undead with an arsenal of infernal weaponry remains too compelling a loop to stay away from. Yep, the notion of "Hades but more of it" really is as enticing as it sounds.

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