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Games like Hades
10 games similar to Hades, a Indie, Hack and slash/Beat 'em up, Adventure, Role-playing (RPG) game, drawn from IGDB's similarity data. Each pick below notes the genres it shares with Hades.
01Shares AdventureIndieRole-playing (RPG)Both games are indie fantasy RPGs built around action-driven quests through mythologically grounded worlds. Hades draws from Greek mythology while Eternity draws from Norse, and each centers a protagonist's journey to break a curse and restore what was lost. Where Hades emphasizes roguelike combat runs, Eternity offers classic RPG mechanics, but both prioritize narrative depth and exploration within their supernatural settings.
02Shares AdventureIndieRole-playing (RPG)Both Torchlight III and Hades are isometric action-RPGs that emphasize fast-paced combat through dungeons filled with supernatural creatures. While Hades layers narrative depth and Greek mythology into its roguelike structure, Torchlight III shares the same dungeon-crawling hack-and-slash foundation with pets as companion mechanics. If you enjoyed Hades' moment-to-moment combat and dungeon exploration, Torchlight III delivers similar satisfying melee action in a fantasy setting.
03Shares AdventureIndieRole-playing (RPG)Both Vambrace and Hades are story-rich roguelikes that center on dungeon crawling through hostile supernatural worlds. Where Hades pairs fast combat with Greek mythology, Vambrace emphasizes tactical planning and exploration across a cursed frozen city. Each game layers narrative progression into repeated runs, letting you uncover character and world details across multiple attempts, making the difficulty feel purposeful rather than punitive.
04Shares AdventureHack and slash/Beat 'em upBoth games pair stylish hack-and-slash combat with character-driven storytelling that earned Game Awards recognition for narrative and direction. Hades uses roguelike structure to deepen relationships across multiple runs, while Spider-Man builds Peter Parker's personal struggles alongside crime-fighting sequences. Each prioritizes fluid combat mechanics and voice performance to anchor their respective hero's journey.
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05Shares AdventureIndieRole-playing (RPG)Both Vagante and Hades are indie roguelites that demand mastery through repeated runs across procedurally generated challenges. Where Hades layers story and relationships into its dungeon crawling, Vagante strips the experience down to pure action, letting you tackle its platforming gauntlet solo or cooperatively. Each run builds your understanding of the game's systems, making both rewarding for players who embrace failure as part of progression.
06Shares AdventureIndieRole-playing (RPG)Both games are indie adventures built around exploration and combat within fantastical realms populated by memorable characters. Hades uses roguelike structure to drive repeated runs through the underworld, while Forgotton Anne unfolds as a linear journey through the Forgotten Realm. Each game weaves narrative progression into its world, letting story emerge naturally as you move through stylized environments and encounter the creatures and inhabitants that inhabit them.
07Shares AdventureRole-playing (RPG)Code Vein shares Hades' challenging action-RPG structure, demanding precise combat through hostile environments while uncovering story through exploration. Both games center on traversing a nightmarish realm populated by supernatural beings, with progression tied to combat skill and persistence. Where Hades uses Greek mythology, Code Vein builds its dark fantasy around vampire lore, but the core loop of difficult battles, narrative discovery, and character relationships remains similarly compelling.
08Shares AdventureIndieRole-playing (RPG)Children of Morta shares Hades' structure as a narrative-driven hack and slash roguelike with an isometric perspective. Both center on family conflict and relationships, though Children of Morta emphasizes a family unit fighting together against corruption rather than an individual's escape. Each game weaves story progression into repeated dungeon runs, rewarding players who engage with character arcs across multiple playthroughs.
09Shares AdventureIndieRole-playing (RPG)Both games blend action and fantasy in indie RPGs where you forge your own path through hostile worlds. Hades locks you into escape runs through the underworld, while Citadel offers sandbox freedom to build castles and tame beasts. Where Hades emphasizes story and relationships, Citadel prioritizes player agency and power fantasy, but both reward exploration and combat mastery in richly detailed supernatural settings.
10Shares AdventureIndieBoth Hades and Celeste are indie games that pair challenging, precise combat or platforming with deeply personal narratives about overcoming inner struggle. Each won awards for best independent game and features a memorable soundtrack. Where Hades uses roguelike structure and Greek mythology, Celeste grounds its difficulty in psychological exploration, following Madeline's climb against anxiety and depression rather than supernatural enemies.
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10 games similar to Hades: Eternity: The Last Unicorn, Torchlight III, Vambrace: Cold Soul, Marvel's Spider-Man, Vagante, Forgotton Anne, Code Vein, Children of Morta.
Most of these games share Adventure, Action, Fantasy, Indie and Role-playing (RPG) with Hades, based on IGDB's similarity data. Each pick has a short note explaining what it has in common with Hades.