Choose Hades II
Choose Hades II if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 96.8% positive across 62,885 reviews.
Hades II vs Realm of Ink
Hades II and Realm of Ink 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. Hades II (2025) is 1 year older than Realm of Ink (2026). Hades II scores higher on Steam reviews (96.8% positive) than Realm of Ink (91.4% 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 Realm of Ink
Choose Realm of Ink if you want an Adventure experience. On Steam, it's currently about 25% cheaper on the Steam Store. 5,013 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Hades II and Realm of Ink 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 |  Realm of Ink | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2026 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, Adventure, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 22.49 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.8% positive (62,885 reviews) | 91.4% positive (5,013 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Supergiant Games | Leap Studio |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- Hades II (2025) is 1 year older than Realm of Ink (2026).
- Hades II scores higher on Steam reviews (96.8% positive) than Realm of Ink (91.4% positive).
- Realm of Ink is currently ~25% cheaper on Steam than Hades II (22.49 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Hades II is Deck Verified, Realm of Ink is Deck Playable.
Hades II vs Realm of Ink — FAQ
- Which is better, Hades II or Realm of Ink?
- On Steam reviews Hades II scores higher (96.8% positive) than Realm of Ink (91.4% 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.
- Should I play Hades II or Realm of Ink first?
- If you want chronology, Hades II (2025) came out before Realm of Ink (2026). 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 Realm of Ink 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.