Choose Hades II
Choose Hades II if you want a RPG experience. On Steam, it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.8% positive across 62,885 reviews.
Hades II vs Shadow of the Depth
Hades II and Shadow of the Depth both land in Action, Indie on Steam, which is why they keep getting compared. The comparison below is built from each game's Steam metadata — release year, genres, categories, Steam Deck status, price, and review score — refreshed daily by imho.run's scraper. Headline differences: Both share Action, Indie on Steam. Both released in 2025. Hades II scores higher on Steam reviews (96.8% positive) than Shadow of the Depth (83.3% positive). No login or purchase needed — scroll for the full table, the verdict FAQ, and links to ranked similar games for both titles.
Which should you pick?
Choose Shadow of the Depth
Choose Shadow of the Depth if you want an Adventure game with Adjustable Text Size, Color Alternatives, and Camera Comfort. On Steam, it's currently about 50% cheaper on the Steam Store. Shadow of the Depth launched in 2025.
Both Hades II and Shadow of the Depth sit in Action and Indie on Steam, so either pick lands in the same broad neighborhood. Use the side-by-side table for the feature view, or follow the "Games like" links below to see ranked alternatives for either title.
Side-by-side comparison
 Hades II |  Shadow of the Depth | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2025 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 14.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.8% positive (62,885 reviews) | 83.3% positive (126 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Supergiant Games | ChillyRoom |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie on Steam.
- Both released in 2025.
- Hades II scores higher on Steam reviews (96.8% positive) than Shadow of the Depth (83.3% positive).
- Shadow of the Depth is currently ~50% cheaper on Steam than Hades II (14.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Hades II vs Shadow of the Depth — FAQ
- Which is better, Hades II or Shadow of the Depth?
- On Steam reviews Hades II scores higher (96.8% positive) than Shadow of the Depth (83.3% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Hades II is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Are Hades II and Shadow of the Depth similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie on Steam, so the catalogue groups them together — but "similar" depends on the specific mechanics. Use the genre + category rows above to decide whether the overlap matches what drew you to the one you've already played.
- Do Hades II and Shadow of the Depth both run on Steam Deck?
- Yes — both are Steam Deck Verified, meaning Valve confirms they run with full controller support, legible text, and default settings out of the box.