Underplayed Gems

Hades (2020)

Hades cover
Developer
Supergiant Games
Platforms
Windows, macOS
Genres
Action, Indie, RPG
Rating
4.9 of 5, 306,044 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 34 hours
Where to get it
Steam

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How it feels

A fluid and frantic struggle against the underworld, where each death deepens the narrative and tightens the grip of mythic power.

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What players say

Players praise the smooth combat, excellent soundtrack, and characters that make each run feel fresh through new dialogue and interactions. Opinions split on repetition and the heat system, which becomes punishing at high difficulty.

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