Hades
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Hades 2 Review – God Tier Roguelike ActionHades 2 is a masterfully crafted roguelike from Supergiant Games that expands upon its predecessor with more content and flashier action, though it is less focused. The game follows Melinoe, sister of Zagreus, as she battles the titan Chronos. While the core gameplay loop remains, Melinoe introduces new combat mechanics and abilities, and the game features a vast amount of dialogue and progression systems, offering a larger, albeit sometimes messier, experience than the original.
Someone modded Hades into Hades 2, and even the roguelike masters at Supergiant are "blown away"Supergiant Games has acknowledged a fan-made mod for Hades 2, titled Zagreus' Journey, which successfully integrates all regions, enemies, and bosses from the original Hades into the sequel. The mod allows players to experience the first game's content as Melinoe, with additional NPC encounters and features, and recently received its 1.0 release on PC.
This Hades 2 mod lets you take on the original game as Mel, and adds a ton of new Boons to bootA new mod for Hades II, titled 'Zagreus' Journey,' allows players to experience the original Hades game within Hades II, featuring Melinoe as the playable character. The mod also introduces new content such as Prophecies, Incantations, cosmetics, Chaos Trials, and Boons from characters like Sisyphus and Eurydice. It requires an installation of the original Hades to function.
Ambitious Hades 2 Mod Combines It With Everything From The First GameA new mod for Hades II, titled Zagreus Journey, allows players to experience the entirety of the original Hades game within the sequel, playing as Melinoë. This ambitious mod includes returning areas, enemies, characters, and integrates Melinoë into the narrative. Supergiant Games has praised the mod, which is available for PC and Steam Deck and requires both Hades and Hades II to be installed.- Hades 2 mod brings the first game's encounters & bosses to the sequelA new mod for Hades II allows players to experience encounters and bosses from the original Hades within the sequel. This mod enables players to take on the challenges Zagreus faced as Melinoe in Hades II.
- Rogue Drone Hunter Playtest Goes Live During Steam Deckbuilder FestThe public playtest for the indie action card battler Rogue Drone Hunter is now live on Steam as part of Deckbuilder Fest. The game combines real-time roguelike combat with strategic deckbuilding, featuring a customizable drone companion and procedurally generated environments. This limited-time playtest allows players to experience the core mechanics and provide feedback.
Nearly 40 years after launch, NetHack just got a 5.0.0 release with over 3,000 patch notesNetHack, a historically significant roguelike originally released nearly 40 years ago, has received a major 5.0.0 update. This open-source project, maintained by a community DevTeam, continues its active development, building upon the legacy of early dungeon crawlers like Rogue. The game is also recognized for its historical importance, being featured in the Museum of Modern Art.
Here's the top Steam Deck games for April 2026The top games on Steam Deck for April 2026 include Slay the Spire 2 and Vampire Crawlers, alongside other popular titles like Stardew Valley and Baldur's Gate 3. Several newly released games also made the list, such as RACCOIN: Coin Pusher Roguelike and PRAGMATA. The article also notes that the Steam Deck continues to be frequently out of stock.
Hades 2 developer is hiring for "what's next" after its 2 roguelike juggernauts, but fans can't decide if they want a threequelSupergiant Games is hiring for its next project following the success of Hades 2, sparking fan debate about whether the studio should develop a third installment in the roguelike series. The developer recently posted a job opening for a graphics and animation engineer, marking the first concrete mention of a new project since Hades 2's 1.0 launch and subsequent console ports.
Games Inbox: Will Marvel’s Wolverine be as good as Spider-Man 2?Readers discuss the potential of Marvel's Wolverine compared to Marvel's Spider-Man 2, with concerns about its movement and gore. Other topics include the future of digital game distribution, the perceived audience for Steam Machines, and the implications of Nintendo's movie ventures. There's also commentary on game difficulty modifiers, the impact of Grand Theft Auto 6, and PlayStation's digital rights management.- How Indie Games Are Quietly Reinventing the Luck Mechanic - Walkthrough, Tips, ReviewIndie game developers are increasingly treating randomness and luck as core design elements rather than afterthoughts. Games like Slay the Spire and Hades demonstrate how to implement controlled chaos, where luck feels earned and navigable, enhancing player agency and replayability. This intentional design approach, influenced by player psychology and digital platform expectations, aims to create engaging experiences that reward skill over pure fortune.
As Enter the Gungeon celebrates its 10th anniversary, its creators have some choice words for the modern roguelike: 'We’re seeing it mutate to the version of itself that popularity obfuscates'As Enter the Gungeon celebrates its 10th anniversary, developers Dave Crooks and Adam Kidd Drucker express concerns about the modern roguelike genre, particularly its increasing reliance on gambling-like mechanics and progression systems. They feel this trend, exemplified by games like Vampire Survivors and Balatro, deviates from the core experience of traditional roguelikes and can feel "cash-grabby." The developers are currently working on Enter the Gungeon 2, aiming to stay true to the original's blend of roguelike and bullet-hell elements.
Crymelight is a Hades-esque roguelike that sends the white rabbit chasing Alice to hell to face her sins and fight for her freedomCrymelight is a new action roguelike inspired by Hades and Alice in Wonderland, developed by FuRyu with a story penned by Naoki Hisaya. The game features a dark take on Wonderland as an afterlife where the protagonist Alice must confront her sins. It incorporates deckbuilder mechanics based on poker and a unique 'repentance system' where tears of penitence are transformed into power-ups.
5 Awesome Indie Games I Played At LVL UP Expo 2026The author highlights five notable indie games showcased at LVL UP Expo 2026, including The Dungeon Experience, Wanderburg, Cursemark, Bubsy 4D, and Grave Seasons. The article praises the diversity and quality of indie titles presented at the event, with specific mentions of publishers like Devolver Digital and Mad Mushroom.- 5 Awesome Indie Games I Played At LVL UP Expo 2026This article highlights five notable indie games showcased at LVL UP Expo 2026, featuring titles from The MIX and the Wishlisted Showcase. Games like The Dungeon Experience, Wanderburg, Cursemark, Bubsy 4D, and Grave Seasons are detailed with their descriptions, developers, publishers, and the author's impressions.
Hades Meme Goes Viral With 9K Engagements on BlueskyA three-word meme about the character Demeter from Supergiant Games' Hades has gone viral on the social media platform Bluesky, accumulating over 9,000 engagements. The meme's success highlights the enduring popularity and cultural impact of the game, which was first released in early access in 2018. This viral moment also signals a growing presence of gaming content on Bluesky.
Twitter Community Builds Discovery Engine for Hidden Indie Gaming GemsThe indie game community on Twitter is developing a grassroots discovery engine, exemplified by 'Indie Spotlight Tuesdays,' to help hidden gems gain visibility on platforms like Steam. This initiative encourages developers to share trailers, screenshots, and descriptions, fostering organic engagement and community-driven recommendations as an alternative to traditional marketing.
Hades 2 lead doesn't think about the roguelike's legacy much because he just wants "to make things that…Greg Kasavin, creative director at Supergiant Games, expressed a humble approach to the legacy of Hades and Hades 2, stating he doesn't dwell on it much and is simply happy people enjoy the games. He also commented on the communal nature of Greek mythology as an IP.
Pyre Deserves More Love: Supergiant’s Underrated 2017 MasterpieceA Reddit discussion highlights Pyre, Supergiant Games' 2017 title, as an overlooked masterpiece that blends sports, RPG, and visual novel elements. Despite its unique approach and strong narrative, Pyre did not achieve the same success as Supergiant's later game, Hades, potentially due to its less accessible structure and timing.
Bylina RPG Brings Slavic Folklore to Steam with Mythical Creatures and Ancient LegendsDigital Vortex Entertainment has released Bylina on Steam, an RPG inspired by Slavic folklore featuring mythical creatures and ancient legends. The game aims to offer an authentic experience distinct from typical fantasy tropes, drawing on lesser-explored mythological elements. This release highlights a growing trend of developers incorporating diverse cultural mythologies into gaming.