Games like Hades

4.2average player rating•5 games

If you love Hades for its fast combat, build variety, and “one more run” pacing, these titles echo that energy—tight action, meaningful progression, and strong style. Use them as a starting point, then ask GamePing for picks tuned to your exact mood and budget.

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Games5

Avg. Metacritic86

Avg. player rating4.2/5

Avg. playtime8h

Main genreAction

Released2011–2022

What these games share

The genres these 5 picks have in common, straight from their store data.

Action5 of 5
Indie4 of 5
Adventure2 of 5
Platformer2 of 5
RPG2 of 5

The picks

Ranked by player rating, Metacritic breaks ties.

1
Hollow Knight
ActionIndiePlatformer
Demanding combat and exploration—less roguelike, but the same love of skillful timing.
4.4/5Player ratingMC88View game
2
Dead Cells
ActionRPGIndie
Snappy melee, aggressive movement, and rogue-lite upgrades that change how each run feels.
4.2/5Player ratingMC88View game
3
Bastion
ActionAdventureRPG
Supergiant lineage—tight narration and reactive combat before the roguelike loop took center stage.
4.2/5Player ratingMC86View game
4
Risk of Rain 2
ActionShooterArcade
Escalating chaos, build synergy, and co-op energy when you want variety beyond single-player runs.
4.1/5Player ratingMC82View game
5
Cult of the Lamb
ActionAdventureStrategy
Action runs paired with light management—another stylish take on repeat visits and growth.
4.1/5Player ratingView game