Supergiant Games’ Hades 2 exited early access with its version 1.0 release on September 25, 2025. It achieved over 112,947 concurrent players on Steam, per SteamDB. Available on PC, Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2, the roguelike action title has captivated gamers. This success followed a year in early access on Steam and the Epic Games Store.
Hades 2 is the highest-rated new game of 2025. It scored 94/100 on Metacritic and 92/100 on OpenCritic, tying with Clair Obscur: Expedition 33. Steam reviews, with over 40,000 submissions, rate it “Overwhelmingly Positive.” The game outshines its predecessor, Hades, by doubling its peak player count within hours of early access in May 2024.
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— IGN (@IGN) September 12, 2025The sequel follows Melinoë, Princess of the Underworld, battling Cronos, the Titan of Time, through ever-changing dungeons. The version 1.0 update introduces a true story ending and new character events. It also includes music, Fated List prophecies, late-game unlockables, and Steam Achievements, thereby enhancing its replayability.
On Nintendo platforms, Hades 2 replaced Hollow Knight: Silksong on the digital best-sellers list for Switch and Switch 2. As a timed console exclusive, it underscores its strong market performance across platforms.
With 43,000 active players at writing and a 94/100 rating, Hades 2 cements Supergiant’s reputation, impacting 60% of roguelike fans. Its success drives gaming trends, boosting indie titles and multi-platform releases.
Hades 2’s full release on September 25, 2025, marks it as 2025’s top-rated game, with over 100,000 players. Its critical and commercial triumph sets a high bar.
