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Looking for games like Hades? We analyzed its gameplay DNA — roguelike runs, strong narrative focus and procedural generation — against over 6,700 titles. These 16 alternatives are ranked by real similarity, not marketing tags. Halls of Torment leads with 87/100, followed by the rest of the list.

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GenreRoguelikeSubgenreAction Roguelite
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NarrativeHardcoreSolo
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.

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Top games similar to Hades

16 similar games foundUpdated July 2026

Handpicked by our similarity algorithm, these are the titles with the highest gameplay match to Hades. Each one has been evaluated across 14 real attributes — from combat style and progression mechanics to world structure and visual perspective — so every recommendation is based on how the game actually plays, not just its genre label.

#1Halls of Torment
87
iRank90
Halls of Torment
RoguelikeAction 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

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#2Samurai Bringer
86
iRank85
Samurai Bringer
RoguelikeAction 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

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#3Nova Drift
84
iRank89
Nova Drift
RoguelikeAction 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

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SteamGOGitch.io
#4Voidigo
77
iRank97
Voidigo
RoguelikeAction 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

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Steam
#5Children of Morta
80
iRank86
Children of Morta
RoguelikeAction 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

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SteamGOGXbox
#6Boneraiser Minions
77
iRank96
Boneraiser Minions
RoguelikeAction 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

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Steam
#7The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+
82
iRank76
The Binding of Isaac: Afterbirth+
RoguelikeAction 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

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SteamPSNintendo
#8Vampire Survivors
77
iRank93
Vampire Survivors
RoguelikeAction 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

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Steamitch.io
#9Avencast: Rise of the Mage
85
iRank50
Avencast: Rise of the Mage
RoguelikeAction 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

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SteamGOG
#10Wizard of Legend
75
iRank83
Wizard of Legend
RoguelikeAction 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

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SteamGOGEpic
#11Crawl
76
iRank82
Crawl
RoguelikeAction 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

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SteamGOGXbox
#12Legend of Dungeon
77
iRank61
Legend of Dungeon
RoguelikeAction 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

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Steam
#13Slay the Spire
49
iRank92
Slay the Spire
RoguelikeRoguelike 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

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SteamGOGXbox
#14Hand of Fate
48
iRank81
Hand of Fate
RoguelikeRoguelike 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

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SteamGOGXbox
#15Coin Crypt
50
iRank67
Coin Crypt
RoguelikeRoguelike 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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Steam

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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.