Choose Hades II
Choose Hades II if it matches what drew you to this matchup. 62,885 Steam reviews back the pick.
Hades II vs Burning Branch
Hades II and Burning Branch both land in Action, Indie, RPG 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, RPG on Steam. Burning Branch (2024) is 1 year older than Hades II (2025). Burning Branch scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Hades II (96.8% 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 Burning Branch
Choose Burning Branch if it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Burning Branch launched in 2024.
Both Hades II and Burning Branch sit in Action, Indie, and RPG 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 |  Burning Branch | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 9.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.8% positive (62,885 reviews) | 100% positive (21 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Supergiant Games | Moon Touched |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Burning Branch (2024) is 1 year older than Hades II (2025).
- Burning Branch scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Hades II (96.8% positive).
- Burning Branch is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Hades II (9.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
Hades II vs Burning Branch — FAQ
- Should I play Hades II or Burning Branch first?
- If you want chronology, Burning Branch (2024) came out before Hades II (2025). If neither is a sequel to the other, order doesn't really matter — start with whichever fits your current mood, since both share enough on Steam to make either a reasonable opener.
- Are Hades II and Burning Branch similar?
- They overlap on Action, Indie, RPG 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 Burning Branch 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.