How long is Hades II?

Players who enjoy it spent a median of 48 h; those who don't, 48 h.

How much does Hades II cost?

Hades II is currently 28,99€ on Steam.

Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64-bit Processeur : Dual Core 2.4 GHz Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce GTX 950, Radeon R7 360, or Intel HD Graphics 630 Espace disque : 11 GB d'espace disque disponible

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 64-bit Processeur : Quad Core 2.4ghz Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : GeForce RTX 2060, Radeon RX 5600 XT, or Intel Arc A580 Espace disque : 11 GB d'espace disque disponible

Hades II

Community hit

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Released September 25, 2025

Action Indie RPG

sample: 400 reviews posted after launch (133 AI-classified)

96/100

Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 96 % · 120,896 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)

Critics' score : 94/100 (81 OpenCritic reviews)

➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 95% positive vs 96% overall (1,341 recent reviews)

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The combat in Hades II feels like a dance of desperation and mastery, turning every run into a series of tight, satisfying moments. Those tight loops translate into a 96 % post‑release rating from Steam.

What it's about: Frayez-vous un chemin vers et au-delà des Enfers et affrontez le Titan du Temps dans ce deuxième volet ensorcelant du dungeon crawler de type rogue-like multiprimé.

In-game

« Ne pas avoir craqué à l'acheter avant la sortie de l'accès anticipé est le plus difficile succès Steam de ce jeu! »

👍 anonymous review · 48 h played11

« Hades 1 was a 10/10 masterpiece for me. But somehow they managed to make Hades 2 a huge improvement over Hades 1 on every level. Therefore Hades 2 is technically a 11/10 game. »

👍 anonymous review · 90 h played5433

« Hades is a great game, and Hades II gives you more of what made it excellent. Though I sorely miss Zagreus with his charm and wit. »

👍 anonymous review · 111 h played2111

« I honestly can’t believe how they managed to make this game even better than Hades 1. Hades 1 was one of the most flawless games I’ve ever played and this one somehow tops it. 10/10 »

👍 anonymous review · 211 h played111

« 72 hours playtime and this was just the Early Access. Just so you know, my whole playthrough of the first game took me less time. Can't wait for September 25!! »

👍 anonymous review · 122 h played11

« Wouldnt say it’s better than the first one. But it doesn’t matter cause it’s just a great game. »

👍 anonymous review · 176 h played311

« As a beta tester from the very beginning of Early Access, conceptualising the worst ending I had for this game isn't even coming close to what they actually did. »

👎 anonymous review · 72 h played2111

« The game is absolutely amazing but man that ending is pretty horrible. All that buildup for that ending just makes no sense. »

👎 anonymous review · 67 h played1111

« The removal of the double dash was a horrible choice Now the game feels much slower, which is not fun »

👎 anonymous review · 16 h played

« Gameplay is good, but annoyingly woke... »

👎 anonymous review · 45 h played

« Rift of Thessaly and Mount Olympus »

👎 anonymous review · 25 h played

« its like hades but it has a 7/10 story and 10/10 gameplay instead of a 9/10 story and 8/10 gameplay »

👍 anonymous review · 85 h played211

In players' words

« Ne pas avoir craqué à l'acheter avant la sortie de l'accès anticipé est le plus difficile succès Steam de ce jeu! »

👍 anonymous review · 48 h played11

« As a beta tester from the very beginning of Early Access, conceptualising the worst ending I had for this game isn't even coming close to what they actually did. »

👎 anonymous review · 72 h played2111

« Hades 1 was a 10/10 masterpiece for me. But somehow they managed to make Hades 2 a huge improvement over Hades 1 on every level. Therefore Hades 2 is technically a 11/10 game. »

👍 anonymous review · 90 h played5433

« The game is absolutely amazing but man that ending is pretty horrible. All that buildup for that ending just makes no sense. »

👎 anonymous review · 67 h played1111

« Hades is a great game, and Hades II gives you more of what made it excellent. Though I sorely miss Zagreus with his charm and wit. »

👍 anonymous review · 111 h played2111

« The removal of the double dash was a horrible choice Now the game feels much slower, which is not fun »

👎 anonymous review · 16 h played

« I honestly can’t believe how they managed to make this game even better than Hades 1. Hades 1 was one of the most flawless games I’ve ever played and this one somehow tops it. 10/10 »

👍 anonymous review · 211 h played111

« Gameplay is good, but annoyingly woke... »

👎 anonymous review · 45 h played

« 72 hours playtime and this was just the Early Access. Just so you know, my whole playthrough of the first game took me less time. Can't wait for September 25!! »

👍 anonymous review · 122 h played11

« Rift of Thessaly and Mount Olympus »

👎 anonymous review · 25 h played

« Wouldnt say it’s better than the first one. But it doesn’t matter cause it’s just a great game. »

👍 anonymous review · 176 h played311

« its like hades but it has a 7/10 story and 10/10 gameplay instead of a 9/10 story and 8/10 gameplay »

👍 anonymous review · 85 h played211

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

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative

Gameplay

90 % pos · n=106

Story / writing

91 % pos · n=46

Content / longevity

100 % pos · n=21

Graphics / art

91 % pos · n=11

Audio / music

100 % pos · n=10

Performance

100 % pos · n=6

Value for money

100 % pos · n=2

Interface / UX

0 % pos · n=2

Stability / bugs

0 % pos · n=1

Detailed data (table)

Aspect	Mentions	Positive	Mixed	Negative
Gameplay	106	95	7	4
Story / writing	46	42	0	4
Content / longevity	21	21	0	0
Graphics / art	11	10	0	1
Audio / music	10	10	0	0
Performance	6	6	0	0
Value for money	2	2	0	0
Interface / UX	2	0	0	2
Stability / bugs	1	0	0	1

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 48 h on median; those who dislike it: 48 h.

<2h

40 % (n=5)

2-10h

93 % (n=44)

10-25h

96 % (n=97)

>25h

98 % (n=254)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

📈 Up since launch (+18 pts) — updates have won players over

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

Steam price tracked automatically since May 06, 2024 · All-time low: €20.29 (Jun 25, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

3,9 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 50 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 16,1 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

HADES 2 mon AVIS et TEST : toujours plus GRAND, toujours plus FORT !

Bibi300

Hades II : Vidéo - Test (Hades II réinvente l’art du roguelike)

Old Dog

HADES 2 : Un CHEF-D’ŒUVRE… ou une GROSSE DÉCEPTION ? 😬🔥

JVMag

HADÈS 2 - Euuuh... Ça fait beaucoup là!

Press Start

48 Heures dans Hades II | Mon Avis Honnête

Ome

Hades 2 Test Complet : Nouveaux Builds, Arcanes, Chaudron et Plus ! | Comparaison avec Hades 1

SmartCeltic

Hades 2 - Before You Buy

gameranx

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Popular streamers

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Small streamers to support

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Popular clips

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Umm?

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Strengths

The combat hooks instantly: 95 positive mentions out of 106, with players embracing its reflex‑driven flow.
Narrative depth captivates: 42 positive mentions out of 46, especially as the lore unfolds between escapes.
Long‑haulers stay committed: players beyond 25 hours rate it 98 % positive, the pinnacle of the playtime spectrum.
Soundtrack hits hard: 10 unanimous positives, with no mixed or negative feedback.

Weaknesses

UI presents some friction: both mentions flag menu and dashboard annoyances.
A single bug report notes a minor visual glitch, the lone negative in performance.

Who is it for?

Roguelike veterans and lore‑hungry gamers seeking a polished, repeatable challenge will find Hades II a compelling pick. Anybody who loves combining frantic combat with a rich backstory will be drawn in.

Is Hades II worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 96% of 120,896 Steam reviews are positive (player score 96/100). Most-praised strength: The combat hooks instantly. Current price: 28,99€.

Verdict

Hades II refines every element of the original, tightening mechanics, expanding story, and polishing audio into a near‑perfect package. The game’s replayability is amplified by a design that rewards mastery, rendering it the definitive follow‑up for fans of the genre.

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