Games Like Hades: 8 Roguelites for Just One More Run

The best game like Hades is Hades II, no contest. After that, Dead Cells, Curse of the Dead Gods and Death's Door keep the snappy combat and that urge to start another run right after you lose. Here are 8 roguelites and action games sorted by what they borrow from Supergiant. Seeing the whole story of Hades takes a few dozen hours, so you already know how much this genre can swallow you.

Why Hades is so addictive

In Hades you play Zagreus, son of the god of the dead, trying to escape the Underworld. You will die a lot. But every death brings you home, where characters have new lines, new stories and new relationships to push forward. Supergiant Games found the perfect balance: failing moves the story along.

In combat, boons from the Olympian gods stack differently each run, and every weapon changes how you play. Everything is readable, fast and satisfying. A few dozen hours for the whole story, and a lot more for 100%. Very few games last that long without getting old.

How to choose your next roguelite

If top-down combat is what you love, go for Curse of the Dead Gods, Death's Door or Ravenswatch. If you like 2D precision, Dead Cells is for you. For chaos with friends, Risk of Rain 2. And if building a broken build is your favorite part, also try games like Slay the Spire or our roguelike guide.

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   1. Hades II

   2025 · Main story 43 h

   Supergiant Games' sequel, where you play Melinoë, Zagreus' sister, at war with the Titan of time. New weapons, magic, new gods and the same brilliant writing. Everything that worked in the first game is here, with more depth on top. If you adored Hades, this is not even a question: start it tonight.

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   2. Dead Cells

   2018 · Main story 5 h

   Hades' 2D cousin. You play a blob of cells that takes over bodies and searches a cursed island, run after run. Combat is extremely fast, with dozens of weapons and traps to combine. There is less story, but a huge feeling of mastery. Perfect for a quick run before bed.

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   3. Curse of the Dead Gods

   2021 · Main story 21 h

   A top-down roguelite that feels a lot like Hades in your hands. You explore a cursed temple, and the deeper you go, the more curses you pile up, each one bending the rules. Light and corruption are real resources to manage. Harder and darker than Hades, for players who want a proper challenge.

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   4. Death's Door

   2021 · Main story 9 h

   Not a roguelite, but a top-down action game with the same sharpness as Hades. You are a crow who reaps souls, in a world that is both melancholic and funny. Bosses are superb and exploration rewards curiosity. A great breather between roguelites, with a shorter and more written adventure.

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   5. Ravenswatch

   2024

   Heroes from fairy tales and legends, like Little Red Riding Hood or the Pied Piper, fight nightmares in a top-down roguelite. Runs are short, a day and night cycle changes the fights, and you can play co-op with friends. The closest thing to Hades if you want to share the experience with a group.

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   6. Bastion

   2011 · Main story 6 h

   Supergiant Games' first game. A world that rebuilds itself under your feet, a narrator who comments on everything you do, and top-down combat that was already very tight. It is not a roguelite, but the studio's style, music and storytelling are all there. Perfect to see where Hades came from.

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   7. Enter the Gungeon

   2016 · Main story 13 h

   A top-down shooting roguelite where you dodge waves of bullets in a dungeon full of enemies shaped like ammo. The guns are wild and item combinations make every run unique. It is harder than Hades and built around dodging. For players who love reflex tests and absurd humor in equal measure.

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   8. Risk of Rain 2

   2020 · Main story 7.5 h

   A 3D roguelite where difficulty rises as time passes: the longer you dawdle, the harder it gets. Items stack without limit and you often end up as a tornado of damage. It shines in co-op with friends. For players who loved the power spikes of their best Hades runs and want more of that feeling.

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FAQ

What game is most similar to Hades?

Hades II, its direct sequel, is the closest. Outside Supergiant, Curse of the Dead Gods uses the same top-down combat and back-to-back run structure. Dead Cells offers the same feeling in 2D, with an even faster pace and dozens of weapons to unlock and master.

How long does it take to beat Hades?

Seeing the whole story of Hades takes a few dozen hours, because you need several successful escapes to see the true ending. For 100%, plan for a lot more, raising the difficulty and finishing every relationship.

Should I play Hades before Hades II?

It is not required, since Hades II follows a new heroine with her own story. But playing Hades first makes several characters and references much more rewarding. It is also a great entry point, because its progression systems are simpler to understand.