Hades

Hades is the roguelike that proved the genre could sustain a meaningful narrative — and in doing so, Supergiant Games created one of the most acclaimed games of its generation. Playing as Zagreus, the son of the god of the Underworld, every escape attempt sends you through procedurally generated chambers of Tartarus, Asphodel, Elysium, and the Temple of Styx while an ever-evolving story unfolds through conversations with the gods of Olympus who grant you boons, the shades of the Underworld you encounter, and the family dynamics at the heart of Hades' household. The combat is fast, expressive, and deeply customizable across six distinct weapon types and dozens of boon combinations. The narrative integration is seamless: every death advances the story, every conversation reveals character, and the complete tale can only be experienced through repeated runs. Hades is a genuine masterpiece of game design.