Hades II

Hades II is the best early access roguelike of 2025, outpacing #10 Balatro in critical acclaim on Steam with a 94% positive rating from over 100,000 reviews. Supergiant's sequel refines the original's combat and narrative depth, introducing 6 new weapon aspects that offer more strategic variety than the typical roguelite. The game sold 2 million copies in its first month at $30, a faster adoption rate than the average early access title, which takes 6 months to reach similar figures. Its procedurally generated realms are 40% larger than those in the first game, ensuring endless replayability.