Hades II vs Mewgenics
Supergiant's run-based sequel vs McMillen's turn-based cat-genetics — both rogue-lites, but worlds apart in feel.
Updated 22d ago
Supergiant's hardest swing in years — Hades II isn't a remix, it's a deeper, weirder game that still respects the original's perfect run-based loop.
Makes good on the decade-long Mewgenics dev cycle — McMillen and Glaiel's cat-genetics roguelite hits Isaac territory at 89 MC and 94% recommend.
By the numbers
Prices checked Aug 7; they move faster than we refresh, so confirm on the store page.
Recent-review figures are Steam's own last-30-days window, read Aug 7.
| Measure | Hades II | Mewgenics |
|---|---|---|
| Value Mewgenics wins on value | ||
| Price now | $29.99 Microsoft Store | $29.99 Steam |
| All-time low | $20.99 | $22.49 |
| Cost / hour | $0.98/hr $29.99 · 31 h main story | $0.39/hr $29.99 · 76 h main story |
| Off its low | +43% low was Jun 2026 | +33% low was Jun 2026 |
| Main story | 31 h | 76 h |
| Health Hades II wins on player health | ||
| Steam reviews | 96% 122k reviews | 90% 52k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 95% 1k votes · vs 96% lifetime | 83% 1k votes · vs 90% lifetime · souring |
| Peak players | 9,038 Jul 2026 · ↑ 13% MoM | 7,424 Jul 2026 · ↓ 7% MoM |
| Launch peak | 8% of Sep 2025 launch peak · as of Jul 2026 | 6% of Feb 2026 launch peak · as of Jul 2026 |
| All-time peak | 112,300 Sep 2025 | 115,063 Feb 2026 |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 11 days ago | 3 months ago |
| Patch cadence | 3 in last 90 days | 2 in last 90 days |
| Steam Deck | Platinum | Platinum |
Shared scale — same months across the bottom, same player-count axis up the side, so the two lines are directly comparable. A shorter line means a younger game.
What players say
Patterns from long-haul reviewers, taken from each game's verdict. Not live sentiment — each side is dated below.
Hades II
The sheer variety of weapon builds, boon combinations, and engaging narrative drive players to return for hundreds of hours.
from our May 2026 verdict
Mewgenics
The cat-breeding loop's mutation chains and roguelike adventure variety are what 200-hour fans replay for.
The brutality of losing a well-bred cat line is the wall that ends many long playthroughs.
from our May 2026 verdict
Key differences
Which one is for you?
Pick Hades II if
- You want real-time action with heavy story investment across 30+ hours.
- You loved Hades 1 and can handle slower, deeper combat and crafting.
- You enjoy Greek mythology and NPC arcs that reward repeated runs.
Pick Mewgenics if
- You prefer turn-based strategy like Slay the Spire or Inscryption.
- You're fine with edgy Isaac-style humor and gross-out aesthetics.
- You have a PC only and want a time sink with deep genetics mechanics.
Bottom line
Commit to Hades II for polished action and narrative depth; pick Mewgenics if turn-based cat-breeding and infinite meta loops sound irresistible.