Hades is a Action, RPG game from Supergiant Games with a 98% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- Supergiant Games
- Release year
- 2020
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $6.24
- Review signal
- 98% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows 7 SP1 Processor: Dual Core 2.4 GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 1GB VRAM / DirectX 10+ support Storage: 15 GB available space
- Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7 SP1 Processor: Dual Core 3.0 GHz+ Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: 2GB VRAM / DirectX 10+ support Storage: 20 GB available space
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: 10.13.6+ Processor: Dual Core 2.4GHz Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: Intel HD 5000 (must support Metal API) Storage: 15 GB GB available space Additional Notes: MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, iMac, Mac Mini late 2012 and newer; Mac Pro late 2013 and newer; MacBook 2015 and newer
- Recommended
- OS: macOS 10.14+ Processor: Quad Core 3.0 GHz+ Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: Intel UHD 630+ (must support Metal API) Storage: 20 GB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
Hades is worth a closer look if you want replayable, boss rush, emotional story, and hand-drawn.
Best for players who want emotional story, hand-drawn, strong atmosphere, and replayable.
Check more carefully if you dislike repetition or grind.
replayable
FitThe structure gives reasons to return rather than finish once.
grindy
FrictionThe loop may feel repetitive if you dislike grind.
boss-rush
Play styleA major part of the game is learning and beating standout fights.
emotional-story
ToneThe story is framed as affecting rather than just plot-heavy.
hand-drawn
SettingThe look is closer to illustration than generic 3D assets.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
Why it fits
Best for players who want a replayable, atmospheric single-player action RPG with an emotional story. Replayable structure that gives reasons to return. Boss-rush style fights that reward learning and mastery. Hand-drawn art and a strong atmosphere. Emotional story with a darker, mythological tone.
Who might skip it
You dislike repetition or grind. You want a game that avoids repeated runs. You are not interested in boss-focused combat.