Game Rant

Hades

Perhaps one of the best Indie titles ever created, Supergiant Games' Hades is a masterclass top-down Roguelike action title that infuses Greek Mythology with a new and exciting storyline. Players control Prince Zagreus as he attempts to escape the confines of the Underworld and discover his true lineage.

Hades
Hades

Platform(s)
PS4 , PS5 , Xbox One , Xbox Series X , Xbox Series S , Switch , PC
Released
September 17, 2020
Developer(s)
Supergiant Games
Publisher(s)
Supergiant Games
Genre(s)
Action RPG
ESRB
T for Teen: Alcohol Reference, Blood, Mild Language, Suggestive Themes, Violence
How Long To Beat
23 Hours
Metascore
93
PS Plus Availability
N/A
Steam Deck Compatibility
Verified

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