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Games like Hades
Updated · Hand-picked by GameHunch
Hades stands out for four things: fast, satisfying action combat, builds that change every run, a story that moves forward each time you die, and permanent upgrades that keep you coming back. Every pick below shares at least two of them, and we show which. Every pick shows today's Steam price, and 2 are on sale right now.
Quick picks
15 games like Hades
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#1
Hades II
Best for: Closest match
Same studio, same isometric combat and god-given boons, with an ongoing story between runs.
How it differs: New hero, magic and resource systems, and a bigger, harder journey.
Shares:✓ Fast action combat✓ Run-to-run build variety✓ Story that progresses through runs✓ Permanent progression
Overwhelmingly loved: 95% of 115,575 Steam reviews are positive.
$29.99View on Steam -
#2
Ember Knights
Best for: Co-op Hades
Fast isometric combat, combinable abilities and permanent upgrades, with up to 4 players.
How it differs: Little story; built for co-op chaos.
Shares:✓ Fast action combat✓ Run-to-run build variety✓ Permanent progression
Very well reviewed: 93% of 6,102 players recommend it.
Solo · Co-op · Versus2023Steam Deck ✓$19.99View on Steam -
#3
Dead Cells
Best for: 2D action roguelite
Fluid, fast combat, huge weapon variety and permanent unlocks.
How it differs: Side-scrolling, and the story is light.
Shares:✓ Fast action combat✓ Run-to-run build variety✓ Permanent progression
Overwhelmingly loved: 97% of 157,300 Steam reviews are positive.
$24.99View on Steam -
#4
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Children of Morta
Best for: Story and family
A story that unfolds between runs, with a family of heroes to level up.
How it differs: Slower combat; co-op for two.
Shares:✓ Fast action combat✓ Story that progresses through runs✓ Permanent progression
Very well reviewed: 88% of 18,529 players recommend it.
Solo · Co-op · Versus2019Steam Deck ✓$21.99$3.29View on Steam -
#5
-80%
Curse of the Dead Gods
Best for: Risk and reward
Isometric melee combat and builds through cursed temples.
How it differs: No dash-heavy flow; curses pile up as you take more risks.
Shares:✓ Fast action combat✓ Run-to-run build variety
Mostly positive: 84% of 7,820 players recommend it.
Solo2021Steam Deck ✓$19.99$3.99View on Steam -
#6
Windblown
Best for: Fast co-op runs
Very fast action, weapon combos and three-player co-op, from the makers of Dead Cells.
How it differs: 3D floating islands and less narrative.
Shares:✓ Fast action combat✓ Run-to-run build variety✓ Permanent progression
Very well reviewed: 88% of 9,172 players recommend it.
Solo · Co-op · Versus2024Steam Deck ✓$24.99View on Steam -
#7
Rogue Legacy 2
Best for: Family legacy
Permanent upgrades and a story revealed over many runs.
How it differs: 2D platforming; each heir has random traits.
Shares:✓ Run-to-run build variety✓ Story that progresses through runs✓ Permanent progression
Very well reviewed: 90% of 14,279 players recommend it.
$24.99View on Steam -
#8
Risk of Rain 2
Best for: 3D with friends
Items stack into absurd builds over a run, with co-op.
How it differs: Third-person shooter in 3D, and difficulty rises over time.
Shares:✓ Run-to-run build variety✓ Permanent progression
Very well reviewed: 93% of 242,663 players recommend it.
$24.99View on Steam -
#9
Returnal
Best for: Bullet-hell intensity
Run-based progression with permanent unlocks and a mysterious story.
How it differs: Third-person shooter with intense bullet patterns.
Shares:✓ Fast action combat✓ Run-to-run build variety✓ Story that progresses through runs✓ Permanent progression
Mostly positive: 79% of 6,682 players recommend it.
$59.99View on Steam -
#10
Enter the Gungeon
Best for: Gun variety
Dungeon runs with hundreds of guns and items.
How it differs: Twin-stick shooting and dodge-rolling instead of melee.
Shares:✓ Fast action combat✓ Run-to-run build variety✓ Permanent progression
Overwhelmingly loved: 95% of 79,661 Steam reviews are positive.
$14.99View on Steam -
#11
The Binding of Isaac: Rebirth
Best for: Endless item combos
Massive build variety and unlocks that keep it fresh for hundreds of hours.
How it differs: Twin-stick shooting; grim and grotesque.
Shares:✓ Run-to-run build variety✓ Permanent progression
Overwhelmingly loved: 96% of 424,687 Steam reviews are positive.
$14.99View on Steam -
#12
Cult of the Lamb
Best for: Base plus runs
Action runs feed a home base you upgrade between them.
How it differs: You run a cult and its followers between dungeons.
Shares:✓ Fast action combat✓ Run-to-run build variety✓ Permanent progression
Overwhelmingly loved: 95% of 113,378 Steam reviews are positive.
$24.99View on Steam -
#13
Death's Door
Best for: The same combat feel
Tight isometric melee, great bosses and a witty story.
How it differs: Not a roguelite: one handcrafted world.
Shares:✓ Fast action combat✓ Story that progresses through runs
Very well reviewed: 92% of 20,511 players recommend it.
Solo2021Steam Deck ✓$19.99View on Steam -
#14
Bastion
Best for: Supergiant's first game
The same storytelling style, with narration that reacts to you.
How it differs: Linear action RPG, not a roguelite.
Shares:✓ Fast action combat✓ Story that progresses through runs
Overwhelmingly loved: 95% of 28,255 Steam reviews are positive.
Solo2011Deck playable$14.99View on Steam -
#15
Transistor
Best for: Supergiant's style
Striking art, music and story, with flexible ability combos.
How it differs: Mix of real-time and planned turns; not a roguelite.
Shares:✓ Run-to-run build variety✓ Story that progresses through runs
Very well reviewed: 93% of 28,031 players recommend it.
Solo2014Steam Deck ✓$19.99View on Steam
Questions about games like Hades
What is the closest game to Hades?
Hades II, the sequel from Supergiant Games. You play Melinoë, Zagreus's sister, with new gods, weapons and a magic system on top of the same combat.
Are there co-op games like Hades?
Yes. Ember Knights, Children of Morta, Windblown and Risk of Rain 2 all support co-op.
Which roguelites have a story like Hades?
Children of Morta, Rogue Legacy 2 and Cult of the Lamb all tell their story across runs; Supergiant's Bastion and Transistor have the same storytelling style without roguelite runs.
Which games like Hades are on sale right now?
2 of the 15 games on this page are discounted today. Prices update hourly from Steam.
How we picked these games
We chose and described every game on this page by hand, starting from what players love most about Hades: fast action combat, run-to-run build variety, story that progresses through runs and permanent progression. Each card shows which of those it shares and how it differs, so you can pick the one that fits what you're after. Prices, reviews and Steam Deck status come live from Steam. More about GameHunch.