Steam reviews
118,181 of 123,476 Steam user reviews are positive (95.7%) and Steam's own label is “Overwhelmingly Positive”, according to Steam's review summary for Hades II at the last data refresh.
Good for
- Hades fans who want more of the formula with new protagonist, weapons, and lore
- Early Access participants comfortable with incomplete balance and content roadmap
- Those interested in supporting the game before full release
- Roguelite players specifically attracted to the Supergiant style of narrative + combat
Avoid if
- You prefer waiting for final-release polish before playing — Early Access means unfinished content and balance
- You found Hades' formula satisfying but exhausted — the sequel uses very similar core mechanics
- You expect the same cast and story of the first game — the protagonist, world, and narrative are entirely new
- The Early Access premium pricing before final release is a concern for a game with uncertain release date
Is Hades II an indie game?
Yes. Steam lists Hades II under the "Indie" genre, and its publisher is not on this site's major-publisher list.
- Steam genre tags on record: Action, Indie, RPG — includes "Indie".
- Developer: Supergiant Games.
- Publisher: Supergiant Games — same as the developer, i.e. self-published; not on this site's major-publisher list.
The rubric, its limits and the publisher list: methodology.