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Hades is hard to replace: few games combine roguelike runs, strong narrative focus and procedural generation in quite the same way. We analyzed over 2,000 titles across 14 gameplay attributes and found 16 genuine alternatives — not generic genre suggestions. Halls of Torment, Samurai Bringer and Nova Drift lead the list, with Halls of Torment reaching a 87/100 similarity score. Every game here is ranked by how closely it replicates what makes Hades special.

iRank93/ 100

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

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Year 2020Dev Supergiant Games

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The closest game to Hades is Halls of Torment — scoring 87/100 on our similarity scale. Samurai Bringer and Nova Drift follow close behind.

#1Halls of Torment87 #2Samurai Bringer86 #3Nova Drift84 #4Voidigo77 #5Children of Morta80

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Games like Hades

16 similar games found

#1Halls of Torment

87

iRank90

Halls of Torment

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeProceduralFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 31KRAWG👍 87%· 53IGDB90· 2OC84· 16

Dev Chasing CarrotsPlaytime ~8hOn PC · Linux

✓ Both are action roguelites — sharing roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, ranged combat and setting medieval, while skipping adventure storytelling

#2Samurai Bringer

86

iRank85

Samurai Bringer

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

MeleeProceduralMythologyExplorationLoot

Steam👍 87%· 1.1KOC80· 6

Year 2022Dev ALPHAWING · PlayismPlaytime ~2hOn PC · PS · Nintendo

✓ Both are action roguelites — sharing roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings cozy, relaxing feel, historical setting and skill tree progression, while skipping strong narrative focus

84

iRank89

Nova Drift

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeHardcoreProceduralRanged

Steam👍 96%· 14KRAWG👍 79%· 27

Year 2019Dev PixeljamPlaytime ~2hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Same family of action roguelites: roguelike runs, action RPG combat and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: vibe casual, ranged combat and setting space, while skipping adventure storytelling

Steam GOG itch.io

77

iRank97

Voidigo

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeHardcoreProceduralOffline

Steam👍 97%· 4.8K

Year 2021Dev semiworkPlaytime ~2hOn PC

✓ Fits the action roguelites cluster, with roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and punishing difficulty

≠ Where it differs: brings ranged combat, offline and co op, while skipping deep RPG systems

#5Children of Morta

80

iRank86

Children of Morta

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeNarrativeProceduralFantasyExplorationLootIsometric

Steam👍 88%· 23KIGDB83· 11OC83· 106

Year 2019Dev Dead Mage · 11 bit studiosOn PS4 · Linux · Android

✓ Same family of action roguelites: roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings multiplayer gameplay, co op and online features, while skipping punishing difficulty

#6Boneraiser Minions

77

iRank96

Boneraiser Minions

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeHardcoreProceduralFantasyIsometric

Steam👍 96%· 5.3K

Year 2022Dev Anthony Case · CaiyswarePlaytime ~4hOn PC

✓ Both are action roguelites — sharing roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, dark, oppressive atmosphere and ranged combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

#7The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+

82

iRank76

The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeHardcoreNarrativeProceduralFantasyExplorationLootIsometric

Steam👍 69%· 7.0KIGDB83· 3OC82· 21

Year 2017Dev Edmund McMillen · Nicalis, Inc.On PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are action roguelites — sharing roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: shooter, horror tension and dark, oppressive atmosphere, while skipping action RPG combat

Steam PS Nintendo

#8Vampire Survivors

77

iRank93

Vampire Survivors

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeHardcoreProceduralFantasy

Steam👍 98%· 262KRAWG👍 89%· 792OC88· 49

Year 2022Dev ponclePlaytime ~11hOn PC · Xbox · iOS

✓ Both are action roguelites — sharing roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings vibe casual, dark, oppressive atmosphere and ranged combat, while skipping adventure storytelling

#9Avencast: Rise of the Mage

85

iRank50

Avencast: Rise of the Mage

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeNarrativeProceduralFantasyExplorationLootIsometric

Steam👍 69%· 716RAWG👍 6%· 47MC68IGDB53· 2

Year 2010Dev ClockStone Studios · Meridian4Playtime ~1hOn PC

✓ Both are action roguelites — sharing roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, combat magic and historical setting, while skipping punishing difficulty

#10Wizard of Legend

75

iRank83

Wizard of Legend

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeHardcoreProceduralFantasyExplorationLootIsometric

Steam👍 91%· 21KIGDB74· 5OC77· 39

Year 2018Dev Contingent99On PS4 · Linux · PC

✓ Both are action roguelites — sharing roguelike runs, adventure storytelling and deep RPG systems

≠ Its own twist: combat magic, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping strong narrative focus

76

iRank82

Crawl

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeProceduralFantasyExplorationLootIsometric

Steam👍 95%· 7.3KRAWG👍 81%· 132IGDB60· 1OC79· 21

Year 2014Dev Powerhoof · Surprise AttackPlaytime ~3hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Both are action roguelites — sharing roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Its own twist: dark, oppressive atmosphere, horror setting and multiplayer gameplay, while skipping adventure storytelling

#12Legend of Dungeon

77

iRank61

Legend of Dungeon

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite

SoloMeleeHardcoreProceduralFantasyExplorationLoot

Steam👍 73%· 1.6KRAWG👍 30%· 47MC62IGDB75· 2

Year 2013Dev Robot Loves KittyPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh · Linux

✓ Fits the action roguelites cluster, with roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Its own twist: combat magic, multiplayer gameplay and co op, while skipping action RPG combat

#13Slay the Spire

49

iRank92

Slay the Spire

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreRoguelike Deckbuilder

SoloHardcoreProceduralFantasyExplorationLoot

Steam👍 98%· 213KRAWG👍 89%· 1.1KMC86IGDB93· 6OC89· 56

Year 2019Dev Humble BundlePlaytime ~12hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ If you enjoyed Hades, expect roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Stands apart with card game strategy, turn-based strategy and visual 2d, while skipping action RPG combat

#14Hand of Fate

48

iRank81

Hand of Fate

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreRoguelike Deckbuilder

SoloMeleeProceduralFantasyMagic

Steam👍 89%· 11KRAWG👍 73%· 320MC78IGDB83· 5OC78· 42

Year 2015Dev Defiant DevelopmentPlaytime ~4hOn PC · PS · Xbox

✓ Like Hades, it's known for roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, turn-based strategy and combat magic, while skipping strong narrative focus

50

iRank67

Coin Crypt

GenreRoguelikeSubgenreRoguelike Deckbuilder

SoloProceduralIsometric

Steam👍 86%· 610RAWG👍 38%· 21

Year 2014Dev Dumb and Fat GamesPlaytime ~3hOn PC · Apple Macintosh

✓ Like Hades, it's known for roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and adventure storytelling

≠ Where it differs: brings card game strategy, while skipping action RPG combat

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best game similar to Hades?: The closest game to Hades is Halls of Torment, scoring 87/100 on our similarity scale. They share 10 gameplay attributes, including roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat. It's the most faithful alternative currently available.
What are the top games like Hades?: The three closest games to Hades are: 1. Halls of Torment (87/100, 10 shared attributes) 2. Samurai Bringer (86/100, 9 shared attributes) 3. Nova Drift (84/100, 7 shared attributes). All share Hades's most important gameplay attributes, ranked out of 16 candidates across 14 dimensions.
Is Samurai Bringer similar to Hades?: Yes, very much so — Samurai Bringer scores 86/100 similarity to Hades. They share 9 attributes, including roguelike runs and adventure storytelling. It's one of the most direct alternatives available.
What Roguelike games are similar to Hades?: The best Roguelike games similar to Hades are Halls of Torment, Samurai Bringer, Nova Drift and Voidigo. All share the Roguelike genre alongside other key Hades attributes like roguelike runs, deep RPG systems and action RPG combat.
How is similarity to Hades calculated?: We compare Hades against every game in our catalog using 14 gameplay attributes: genre, atmosphere, world structure, play modes, combat style, and more. Each category is weighted differently — genre matters more than visual style, for instance. The result is a 0-100 score reflecting how closely a game replicates the Hades experience, not just whether it shares the same genre label.