
games like
Hades
Hades leans Optimization (Practiced Mastery). Below: catalogued games with the closest cheat-test profile, and exactly where each one differs.
Matched first against: Role-playing (RPG), Hack and slash/Beat 'em up - then ranked by cheat-test profile.
Like Hades, but easier
Same cheat-test neighborhood, lower Execution demand - the hands aren't as punishing.
12 games like Hades
A cross-genre tag below means that pick didn't share a genre - it filled a slot on cheat-test profile alone.

Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (7 vs 8) - Tight platforming, parries, and dodge-rolls demand precise inputs.
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Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (7 vs 6) - Dodge-dash timing and combo execution against fast boss patterns.
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Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: optimization (8 vs 6) - Build paths and curse stacking reward planning.
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Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: optimization (8 vs 6) - Synergy hunting and shop routing shape strong runs.
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Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 0). Biggest difference: execution (7 vs 5) - Twin-stick aim and dodging matter but pace is forgiving.
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Both lean on variance about the same (5 vs 5). Biggest difference: execution (7 vs 5) - Aim and movement matter under escalating swarm pressure.
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Both lean on variance about the same (5 vs 5). Biggest difference: optimization (8 vs 6) - Skull synergies and boss patterns reward study.
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Both lean on variance about the same (5 vs 5). Biggest difference: optimization (8 vs 6) - Weapon synergies and curse selection reward consistent knowledge of the system
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Both lean on variance about the same (5 vs 5). Biggest difference: optimization (8 vs 6) - Spell combo optimisation and arcana synergy selection reward deep knowledge
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Both lean on execution about the same (7 vs 8). Biggest difference: variance (5 vs 7) - Room layouts, parasites, items roguelike
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Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 1). Biggest difference: execution (7 vs 4) - Real-time and planned hybrid combat.
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Both lean on reads about the same (1 vs 0). Biggest difference: variance (5 vs 2) - Minor loot variance.
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- Released
- 2020
- Developer
- Supergiant Games
- Platforms
- Series X|S, PS4, PC, iOS, PS5, Mac, XONE, Switch
- Modes
- Single player
- IGDB critics
- 94/100
- IGDB users
- 89/100