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Hades II

PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox Series X|S, Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 5, Nintendo Switch 2 • 2025

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Quick resume

Battle beyond the Underworld using dark sorcery to take on the Titan of Time in this bewitching sequel to the award-winning rogue-like dungeon crawler.

Global score

96/100

Genres

Action, Indie, Role-playing (RPG), Adventure, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up

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    Pros

    • Addictive and fluid combat
    • Rich narrative and character development
    • Beautiful art and soundtrack
    • Deep progression and customization systems
    • High replayability and content volume

    Cons

    • Early access state with unfinished content
    • Some weapons feel unbalanced or clunky
    • Visual clutter can impair visibility
    • Narrative protagonist less engaging for some
    • Steep difficulty spikes and learning curve

    Analysis

    Less representative of its motivational profile, with noticeable differences. Motivations that often define this kind of title include Fellowship, Cooperation, Leadership, Violence. Here, the score leans higher than usual among comparable games on Intimacy, Story, Violence.

    How to use the graph
    Similar games map

    Each dot is a game. They are arranged from the same motivation profile as in the “Motivations” section below. Closer dots usually mean more similar reasons to play (exploration, competition, relaxation, etc.)—not that one game is “better” than another.

    • Larger dot with a light outline: the game you are viewing.
    • Colour: groups of games with comparable motivation patterns (statistical clusters).
    • Hover a dot to see the game name; click to open its page.
    • Scroll or double-click the chart to zoom out and see more games.

    Why don’t the axes read like a score? This view uses t-SNE: it only keeps who is close to whom. The scales are not “good to bad” or hours played—they separate groups on the map. Read distance between dots, not the axis numbers.

    Motivations

    • Autonomy
      4

      "Players have freedom to experiment with builds, weapons, and Arcana cards, and choose their own playstyle and progression paths."

    • Competence
      5

      "The game offers challenging combat requiring skill, timing, and strategy, with rewarding feedback and a high skill ceiling."

    • Competition
      -3

      "Focus is on personal progression and mastery rather than direct competition or leaderboards."

    • Continuation
      5

      "Players report habitual play, addiction to the gameplay loop, and long play sessions with repeated returns."

    • Cooperation
      -5

      "Single-player focused roguelike with no cooperative multiplayer elements."

    • Creativity
      4

      "Strong emphasis on experimenting with different weapons, boons, Arcana cards, and build customization."

    • Domination
      -5

      "No evidence of exerting control over others; gameplay is individual and narrative-driven."

    • Escapism
      5

      "Players use the game as a form of immersive escape with rich story, atmosphere, and engaging gameplay."

    • Expectation
      -4

      "Players engage voluntarily out of intrinsic interest and enjoyment, not obligation or pressure."

    • Experimenting
      5

      "Encourages trying new builds, weapons, and strategies with many mechanics to explore and master."

    • Exploration
      4

      "Players explore new areas, including the Underworld and surface, with secrets and lore to discover."

    • Expression
      3

      "Includes character customization and decorating systems, though some find it less exciting."

    • Fantasy
      5

      "Strong mythological fantasy setting with gods, titans, and supernatural elements."

    • Fellowship
      -4

      "Primarily a solo experience with limited social interaction beyond narrative."

    • Growth
      5

      "Players develop skills, learn mechanics, and progress through meta-progression systems."

    • Health
      -4

      "Typical sedentary gaming experience with no physical activity elements."

    • Idle
      -3

      "Requires focused attention and continuous engagement during runs."

    • Intimacy
      1

      "Some emotional connection through narrative and character interactions, but limited social intimacy."

    • Leadership
      Insufficient data
    • Progression
      5

      "Strong meta-progression with resource gathering, crafting, and unlockable upgrades."

    • Relaxation
      3

      "Players experience flow and catharsis through balanced challenge and satisfying gameplay."

    • Sensation
      4

      "Rich audiovisual experience with dynamic music, art, and sound design enhancing emotional engagement."

    • Status
      -4

      "Focus is on personal achievement rather than social recognition or visibility."

    • Story
      5

      "Deep narrative immersion with rich character development and evolving plot."

    • Strategy
      5

      "Requires planning, build optimization, and tactical combat decisions."

    • Thrill
      4

      "Players enjoy suspense and tension from challenging combat and boss fights."

    • Value
      5

      "Players perceive high value with abundant content, replayability, and polish even in early access."

    • Violence
      4

      "Combat involves defeating enemies and bosses with various weapons and magic."

    • Survival
      4

      "Players must avoid failure and manage resources to progress through difficult encounters."

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    Last update: 29/04/2026