Games like Hades
If you like Hades (roguelite, action and narrative), these 10 games are similar in what you do and how you play. They go from most to least similar.
Hades II
- In common: action and progression
When you have energy and 30-45 minutes: a full attempt fits in one session and you always return to camp with something new.
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
- In common: action and progression
- Difference: less story
When you want a quick run with the thrill of seeing which combination of items you get this time.
Dead Cells
- In common: action and progression
- Difference: less story
When you have energy and fancy fluid, demanding combat. A good run can take less than an hour.
Bastion
- In common: action and story
- Difference: less progression
When you want a short action adventure with lots of personality, in hour-long sessions.
Risk of Rain 2
- In common: action and progression
- Difference: more co-op
If you have an hour and some energy, especially with friends: every run ends in an explosion of items and effects.
Halls of Torment
- In common: progression and action
- Difference: less story
For 30 minutes of simple action and constant progression, with a more serious tone than others in the genre.
Dust: An Elysian Tail
- In common: action and progression
- Difference: more exploring
When you want a beautiful, fluid 2D action adventure for a few afternoons.
Katana ZERO
- In common: action and short sessions
- Difference: less progression
When you want stylish, intense action you can finish in one or two sessions.
God of War
- In common: action and progression
- Difference: longer sessions
When you have a free afternoon and energy: the mix of story and combat works best in long sessions.
Devil May Cry 5
- In common: action and short sessions
When you're fired up and want a short mission of spectacular action to sharpen your combos.
How we pick them
We compare the tags the Steam community gives each game with our own classification: what you do (action, story, building…), the difficulty, how long sessions last and whether you play alone or with others. Nobody pays to appear.
About Hades
Zagreus tries to escape the Underworld again and again. Fast, precise combat, boons from the gods that change every attempt and a story that moves forward precisely when you die. It's a roguelite that respects your time and rewards you even when you lose.
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