Hades 2 Is Officially 2025’s Highest Rated PC Game

Hades 2 is getting better reviews than Expedition 33 on two review websites. Critics are giving a lot of praise to its 1.0 version.

Hades 2 is a game that many players around the world were waiting for with great excitement. Making a sequel after a very successful first game is always a very difficult task. The first Hades was loved by millions of players. It won many awards. It became a favorite game for critics and for players. When a sequel is announced the expectations are always very high. People start to imagine that the new game must be bigger better and more fun. If the sequel does not meet those expectations then players feel disappointed. If it does then players celebrate the developers. Supergiant Games knew this challenge very well when they decided to create Hades 2. They gave the game a lot of time in early access. They allowed players to play and test the game. They listened to feedback. They worked hard to polish the mechanics and balance the gameplay. All this long effort has now given a huge reward. The final version 1.0 is here and it is being praised everywhere.

The reviews have been published by critics. On Metacritic the score of Hades 2 is 94 which is even higher than the score of the first Hades. On PC reviews the number goes even higher to 96. This shows that critics are very impressed. They are calling it the best roguelike sequel. They are also placing it on the top of the chart for PC games in 2025. The previous leader was Clair Obscur Expedition 33 which had a 93 score. Now Hades 2 has moved past it and taken the crown. This is a big achievement because the competition this year has been very strong.

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Many players had already played Hades 2 during early access. Some of them played hundreds of hours. Some were waiting patiently for the full release. Now the full release is finally here. The wait has been worth it. Players on PC Nintendo Switch and the new Switch 2 can all experience the game. On these platforms the average score still stands at 94. Only the Switch 2 versions of The Legend of Zelda Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom are slightly above at 95. But those are just ports. They are not brand new games. Hades 2 is a new creation. That makes the achievement more impressive.

On OpenCritic the story is similar. Hades 2 has an average of 93. This puts it above Expedition 33 and also above other well known games like Hollow Knight Silksong Blue Prince and Kingdom Come Deliverance 2. However there is one more game called Shujinkou which is a JRPG. That game has a 94 on OpenCritic so it is slightly above Hades 2 in that ranking. Still Hades 2 remains one of the highest rated games of this year.

Player reviews on Steam are also very strong. The score is 96 percent positive. Thousands of players wrote their reviews during early access. They gave feedback. They praised the combat the story the music and the art style. Now with the full release the score will likely remain very high. It is rare to see both critics and players agree so strongly. This shows that Supergiant Games has succeeded again.

The journey of Hades 2 is also a lesson about patience and dedication. When a studio rushes a sequel it can often end badly. Many sequels are remembered as failures. But Supergiant took the careful path. They gave the game time to breathe. They accepted that perfection is not created in a hurry. This decision has now resulted in glory. Critics are saying that the game is a masterpiece. Fans are saying it is even better than the first Hades. That is a very difficult thing to achieve.

When we compare Hades 2 with other games released in 2025 the success becomes even clearer. Expedition 33 was highly praised as a turn based RPG. Hollow Knight Silksong was awaited for years. Kingdom Come Deliverance 2 brought medieval role playing back into focus. Blue Prince was a surprise hit. Yet Hades 2 has gone above all of them. It now stands as the best newcomer of the year. It proves that roguelike games can still capture the imagination of players. It also proves that Supergiant has mastered the art of storytelling mixed with action.

The review scores are numbers but they tell a story of respect and admiration. A 94 on Metacritic is not easy. A 96 on PC reviews is even harder. These numbers will remain as a milestone for this year. For Supergiant it is a badge of honor. They now have two games that are counted among the best of the decade. Hades and Hades 2 both sit proudly in that category. This achievement will be remembered in gaming history.

When players enter Hades 2 they find familiar elements but also new surprises. The roguelike structure remains the same. The combat is fast and satisfying. The art is beautiful. The music is powerful. The story continues the mythological theme in a creative way. New weapons new abilities and new characters keep the experience fresh. Each run feels different. Each success feels earned. This is why players keep coming back. This is why the reviews are glowing.

The release of Hades 2 also adds heat to the Game of the Year discussion. Every year the gaming community debates which title deserves the crown. This year the competition already had heavy hitters. Now Hades 2 joins the fight. Some may still support Expedition 33. Some may favor Shujinkou. Others may look at big names like Zelda. But many will choose Hades 2 because of its balance of quality polish and fun. The debate will continue until the awards season. But one thing is clear. Hades 2 is already a winner in the hearts of players.

Gaming is not just about scores. It is about community. Fans are gathering in Discord servers to share their experiences. They are talking about their favorite weapons and their favorite characters. They are sharing screenshots and stories. They are encouraging each other to try new builds. This community spirit adds more life to the game. It shows how much impact one title can have.

Supergiant deserves congratulations. They have created not one but two masterpieces. They have shown the industry that creativity and dedication matter. They have proved that small studios can deliver big results. They have set an example for others to follow.

The release of Hades 2 also gives hope for the future of sequels. Many times players fear sequels because they often disappoint. But now there is proof that a sequel can be better than the original. There is proof that a sequel can carry forward the legacy and make it even stronger. This is why players are celebrating. This is why critics are celebrating.

As we look at the future of 2025 many games are still on the horizon. Some will surely be excellent. But it will be very hard to beat Hades 2. The bar has been raised high. The standard has been set. Developers now know what excellence looks like. They now know what patience and polish can achieve.

The journey of Hades 2 is also an inspiration for new game creators. It teaches that success is not instant. It teaches that feedback matters. It teaches that respect for the audience is important. When developers listen when they care and when they polish their work then the results shine bright.

Hades 2 is more than a game. It is a statement. It says that quality matters. It says that art and gameplay can live together. It says that sequels can be glorious. It says that players deserve the best.

So we can conclude that Hades 2 is not just a release. It is an event. It is a celebration. It is a milestone in gaming. And it will be remembered for years to come.