Best 10 Games Like Hades (2026) — Roguelike Picks

**Quick Answer:** The best games like Hades in 2026 are Hades II, Dead Cells, Returnal, Risk of Rain 2, Enter the Gungeon, Rogue Legacy 2, Slay the Spire, Children of Morta, Curse of the Dead Gods, and Wizard of Legend. Each delivers Hades's mix of fast combat, run-based progression, and "one more run" hook on Switch, PS5, Xbox Series X|S, and PC.

Supergiant's Hades cracked the roguelike for mainstream players in 2020 — and Hades II's full 1.0 release in 2025 raised the bar even higher. If you've cleared Chronos a hundred times and need a new fix, here are the 10 closest matches.

Quick Comparison Table

| Game | Platforms | Why it's like Hades | Best for | |------|-----------|---------------------|----------| | Hades II | PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC | The literal sequel | Hades fans | | Dead Cells | Everything | 2D souls-vania roguelite | Combat depth | | Returnal | PS5, PC | 3rd-person bullet-hell roguelike | High-end PS5/PC | | Risk of Rain 2 | Everything | 3D co-op roguelike | Co-op players | | Enter the Gungeon | Everything | Bullet-hell + guns | 2D shooters | | Rogue Legacy 2 | PS5, Xbox, PC, Switch | Generational roguelike | Long-term progression | | Slay the Spire | Everything | Deck-building roguelike | Strategy fans | | Children of Morta | Everything | Family-driven roguelike | Story-first | | Curse of the Dead Gods | PS4, Xbox, Switch, PC | Hades-like with Aztec twist | Combat purists | | Wizard of Legend | Everything | Spell-combo roguelike | Magic builds |

1. Hades II (PS5, Xbox Series X/S, Switch, PC)

The obvious starting point. Hades II launched in early access in 2024 and hit 1.0 in late 2025 with Melinoë, dual-direction runs (surface + underworld), and 50+ Olympian boons. Bigger, deeper, and arguably better than the original. **Buy on Amazon or Kinguin.**

2. Dead Cells (PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC, iOS, Android)

Motion Twin's 2D roguelite-vania. Tight combat, hundreds of weapons, and 30+ free content updates since launch. The Castlevania DLC is essential.

3. Returnal (PS5, PC)

Housemarque's third-person bullet-hell on alien Atropos. Returnal's combat is harder than Hades, the story is genuinely tragic, and the 2023 PC port is gorgeous. The 2025 next-gen patch added 120fps mode.

4. Risk of Rain 2 (PS5, PS4, Xbox, Switch, PC)

3D run-based shooter where difficulty scales with time. Best played co-op with up to 4 players. The Seekers of the Storm DLC added new survivors and biomes.

5. Enter the Gungeon (PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC)

Dodge Roll's bullet-hell roguelike. 200+ guns, dozens of synergies, and one of the genre's tightest control schemes. The free A Farewell to Arms update is the definitive version.

6. Rogue Legacy 2 (PS5, Xbox, PC, Switch)

Each death passes the bloodline to your child, who inherits traits and gold. RL2 has more depth than the original, full classes (no more random), and a much better build economy.

7. Slay the Spire (PS5, PS4, Xbox, Switch, PC, iOS, Android)

Deck-building roguelike that defined the sub-genre. Slay the Spire 2 is in early access for 2026 — but the original is endlessly replayable on every platform.

8. Children of Morta (PS5, PS4, Xbox, Switch, PC)

The Bergson family fights to save their land. CoM mixes roguelike runs with a between-runs narrative — like Hades's Asphodel scenes but the heart of the game.

9. Curse of the Dead Gods (PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC)

The closest mechanical clone of Hades. Run-based, weapon-swap combat, escalating curses. If you love Hades's combat specifically, this is your next 60 hours.

10. Wizard of Legend (PS5, Xbox, Switch, PC)

Spell-combo roguelike where you build a custom moveset of arcana. The 2024 sequel Wizard of Legend 2 is in early access — start with the original.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the closest game to Hades? **Hades II** — same studio, same engine, evolved formula. After that, **Curse of the Dead Gods** is the closest mechanical clone.

Are there any free games like Hades? **Risk of Rain Returns** is on Game Pass; **Slay the Spire** mobile is paid but cheap. Itch.io hosts dozens of free roguelike prototypes.

Is Hades II finished in 2026? Yes — Hades II hit full 1.0 in late 2025 with the Underworld arc complete, all Olympian gods integrated, and full localization.

Can I play Hades on Switch 2? Yes — Hades and Hades II both run perfectly on Switch and Switch 2 (with improved performance on the latter).

What roguelike has the best story? **Hades** is the standard, but **Children of Morta** and **Returnal** both have genuinely affecting narratives.

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