Creating a sequel to a beloved, award-winning game is always a daunting task. Developers walk a fine line: innovate too much, and you risk alienating loyal fans; play it too safe, and you might fail to meet soaring expectations. Hades 2 has expertly navigated these challenges. Supergiant Games meticulously refined their roguelike masterpiece through an extensive early access period, and the results are spectacular. With its highly anticipated 1.0 launch on September 25, initial critic reviews have cemented its place at the top. Boasting an impressive average score of 94 on Metacritic, Hades 2 not only outshines its critically acclaimed predecessor but has also claimed the coveted spot as Metacritic’s highest-rated PC game of 2025, surpassing even the eagerly awaited Clair Obscur Expedition 33, a strong contender for Game of the Year.
While many dedicated players have already delved deep into Hades 2 during its early access phase, a significant portion wisely chose to await the polished 1.0 release. Their patience has been richly rewarded! The game currently boasts a remarkable Metacritic average review score of 94 across all platforms, including PC, Nintendo Switch, and Switch 2. While remasters like The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom on Switch 2 might show slightly higher scores at 95, Hades 2’s achievement as a brand-new release is truly exceptional.
Focusing solely on PC reviews, Hades 2’s acclaim climbs even higher, hitting an astonishing score of 96.
This makes Hades 2 the year’s leading new title on Metacritic, having unseated the magnificent Expedition 33, a turn-based RPG that holds a strong overall average of 93 (and 91 for PC-specific reviews). Furthermore, Hades 2 outshines other fantastic PC releases from this year, including the highly anticipated Hollow Knight Silksong, the unexpected gem Blue Prince, and the expansive medieval RPG, Kingdom Come Deliverance 2.
An image showing Metacritic’s 2025 game rankings, with Hades 2 prominently displayed at the top, followed by Expedition 33 and other highly-rated titles.
The narrative is equally impressive on OpenCritic. With an average score of 93 from aggregated reviewers, Hades 2 once again bests Expedition 33 and its contemporaries. Interestingly, on OpenCritic’s charts, the indie JRPG Shujinkou currently holds the slight edge with a 94.
Although players eager to experience the full 1.0 version will need to wait just a little longer, Hades 2 already boasts a stellar 96% ‘overwhelmingly positive’ user score on Steam. This incredible reception is a testament to the thousands of enthusiastic reviews garnered throughout its early access phase. We ourselves were captivated by it from the moment early access launched last year. Given the consistently outstanding critic scores, it’s highly unlikely that this impressive average will dip once the 1.0 version is widely available.
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Clearly, Supergiant Games deserves immense praise. They’ve now delivered not one, but two of the finest PC games of this decade. Truly brilliant! If you’re wondering what other titles might challenge Hades 2 for the top spot, keep an eye on upcoming PC game releases.
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