Supergiant Games returns to its action roguelike formula with Hades II on Nintendo Switch 2, expanding on the fast, repeat-run combat that made the original a standout. It sits in the same space as other “one more run” favourites, mixing tight controls, escalating difficulty and story that unfolds through repeated attempts rather than long cutscenes.
Who is this for?
If you liked the first Hades, this is the natural next step, familiar pacing and responsiveness, with fresh characters and a new arc beyond the Underworld. If you bounced off roguelikes, it still has the genre’s core loop: you will fail runs, learn enemy patterns, then come back stronger through upgrades and unlocks. On Switch 2, it suits quick sessions in handheld, then longer runs docked when you want to push deeper.
- Roguelike structure: short, repeatable runs with permanent progression between attempts.
- Action-first combat: reflex-driven fights that reward timing and build choices.
- Story through repetition: new dialogue and events as you keep trying.