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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10+ Processeur : 2.8 Ghz Dual Core CPU Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : AMD Radeon HD 6670, GeForce GTX 200 series with at least 1GB

Recommended: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10+ Processeur : Quad Core CPU Mémoire vive : 4 GB de mémoire Graphiques : AMD R7 200 series, GeForce GTX 500 series

HellSlave II: Judgment of the Archon

Mixed reception
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Released August 4, 2026
sample: 147 reviews posted after launch (42 AI-classified)
64/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 73 % · 145 reviews (« Mostly Positive »)
Critics' score : 81/100 (Metacritic) · critics are more convinced than players (-17)
➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 72% positive vs 73% overall (298 recent reviews)
19,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

A dungeon-crawling RPG that thrives on its tight combat and deep role-playing systems. Players who push past the opening hours are rewarded with near-universal praise. Yet, technical hiccups and an outdated UI keep the experience from reaching perfection.

What it's about: La patience céleste touche à sa fin. Dans ce dungeon crawler à l'ambiance dark fantasy, l'Archonte descend mettre fin à la guerre des démons une bonne fois pour toutes. Rejoignez la lutte dans Hellslave II, plus immersif, brutal et personnalisable que jamais. Le Jour du jugement commence maintenant.

In-game

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« je dois me repentir et chasser les demons »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 14 h played
« Trés bonne expérience visuel et sonore.. Trés dark avec un graphisme agréable quand on aime ça »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 16 h played
« Hell yeah, it's finally here! A great game and a developer worth backing, loved the previous game as well. Oh, and of course, ♥♥♥♥ AI slop, support real creatives. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 0 h played
« If you liked Hellslave 1, you obviously will like this. If you like turn-based RPGs this is also up your alley. It's got charm and heart, with hand drawn visuals and that desire to loot and create some ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ insane build that slaughters. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 16 h played
« I was hoping it would be better than the first. But ultimately its the same experience. After about 4 fights I became so op I was killing every group of enemies before they could attack. Gold felt worthless, and combat was pointless. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played1
« Damn good game. Cool Art. Good Builds - went with a poison based mage out of the gates and he's already yoked! »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 6 h played
« Works perfectly on Steamdeck except for some minor issues navigating the UI. I'm really enjoying it. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 7 h played
« Good fun, good builds, good unique content. Art is neat as well. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 27 h played

In players' words

« je dois me repentir et chasser les demons »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 14 h played
« I was hoping it would be better than the first. But ultimately its the same experience. After about 4 fights I became so op I was killing every group of enemies before they could attack. Gold felt worthless, and combat was pointless. »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 2 h played1
« Trés bonne expérience visuel et sonore.. Trés dark avec un graphisme agréable quand on aime ça »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 16 h played
« Damn good game. Cool Art. Good Builds - went with a poison based mage out of the gates and he's already yoked! »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 6 h played
« Hell yeah, it's finally here! A great game and a developer worth backing, loved the previous game as well. Oh, and of course, ♥♥♥♥ AI slop, support real creatives. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 0 h played
« Works perfectly on Steamdeck except for some minor issues navigating the UI. I'm really enjoying it. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 7 h played
« If you liked Hellslave 1, you obviously will like this. If you like turn-based RPGs this is also up your alley. It's got charm and heart, with hand drawn visuals and that desire to loot and create some ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ insane build that slaughters. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 16 h played
« Good fun, good builds, good unique content. Art is neat as well. »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2026 · 27 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
85 % pos · n=33
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=13
Story / writing
88 % pos · n=8
Audio / music
100 % pos · n=7
Content / longevity
100 % pos · n=4
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=3
Value for money
100 % pos · n=2
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=2
Performance
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay332823
Graphics / art131300
Story / writing8701
Audio / music7700
Content / longevity4400
Interface / UX3003
Value for money2200
Stability / bugs2002
Performance1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 7.1 h on median; those who dislike it: 7.4 h.

<2h
50 % (n=28)
2-10h
71 % (n=78)
10-25h
89 % (n=35)
>25h
83 % (n=6)

💶 Price history

€16.00€17.24€18.49€19.73€20.98€16.99

Steam price tracked automatically since Aug 07, 2026 · All-time low: €16.99 (Aug 07, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

0 % Hardcore

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 21 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 1,6 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Combat and role-playing mechanics are its cornerstone: 28 positive mentions out of 33
  • Visuals hold their own with glowing reviews: 13 positive mentions out of 13
  • Storytelling earns steady acclaim, even if less discussed: 7 positive mentions out of 8
  • Those who log over 10 hours report an 89% positivity rate in their feedback

Weaknesses

  • A single technical flaw drives one player to frustration: 1 negative mention for performance
  • The user interface draws consistent scorn: 3 negative mentions out of 3
  • Bug reports spike early, though they taper off: 2 negative mentions out of 2
  • Short sessions (under 2 hours) skew lukewarm at 50% positivity

Who is it for?

Fans of dungeon crawlers and deep RPG systems will find a rewarding challenge here. Those eager to dive into a world of loot and tactical battles will overlook the rough edges.

Is HellSlave II: Judgment of the Archon worth it in 2026?

Yes, but with a few reservations: 73% of 145 Steam reviews are positive (player score 64/100). Most-praised strength: Combat and role-playing mechanics are its cornerstone. Current price: 19,99€.

Verdict

HellSlave II polishes its predecessor’s flaws while sharpening its combat and storytelling. The game shines brightest after the first act but stumbles on technical and UI fronts. A promising sequel that still needs fine-tuning before it’s flawless.

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