Path 04 · Roguelike action · Supergiant Games, 2025
Hades II
A witch princess fights her way through the underworld again and again, growing stronger with every attempt. Fast, stylish and wonderfully written.
Edition reviewed: Hades II (version 1.0, 2025).
Official artwork © Supergiant GamesWhat you do
Fight through randomly arranged chambers with spells and weapons, choose gifts from the gods, and return home after each run to talk and upgrade.
Who it suits
Players who like short, intense sessions. Easier settings are built in for those who want the story.
01The first hours
Your first run ends quickly, and that is the design. Back at the Crossroads, everyone has something to say, and you learn that every failure moves the story on.
02Settling in
Over many runs the combinations of gifts and weapons become the joy of the game. Each attempt feels different, and the characters keep the story moving.
03The long road
The game is large, but in bite-sized pieces. A single run is a perfect evening session with a clean ending.
Why it works
- Perfect short sessions
- Superb combat and music
- Story moves on even when you lose
Watch out for
- Repetition is part of the design
- Not on PlayStation or Xbox at the time of writing
The score
Overall 4.7 out of 5 · Legendary · how we score
Our verdict
The best short-session adventure on our list. One run, then rest.
Written by the Quest Lantern desk. Updated 22 October 2026. Facts were checked against the publisher and store pages at that date; prices and platforms can change.