Choose Hades II
Choose Hades II if you want an Action and Indie experience. On Steam, it's Steam Deck Verified, so handheld play works out of the box. 62,885 Steam reviews back the pick.
Hades II vs Ark's Wonder Dungeon
Hades II and Ark's Wonder Dungeon both land in 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 are RPG games on Steam. Ark's Wonder Dungeon (2024) is 1 year older than Hades II (2025). Ark's Wonder Dungeon 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 Ark's Wonder Dungeon
Choose Ark's Wonder Dungeon if it's currently about 87% cheaper on the Steam Store. Ark's Wonder Dungeon launched in 2024.
Both Hades II and Ark's Wonder Dungeon sit in 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 |  Ark's Wonder Dungeon | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2025 | 2024 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | RPG |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Playable |
| Price | 29.99 USD | 3.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 96.8% positive (62,885 reviews) | 100% positive (23 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Supergiant Games | Shoe Stealin Studios LLC |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Ark's Wonder Dungeon (2024) is 1 year older than Hades II (2025).
- Ark's Wonder Dungeon scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Hades II (96.8% positive).
- Ark's Wonder Dungeon is currently ~87% cheaper on Steam than Hades II (3.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Steam Deck: Hades II is Deck Verified, Ark's Wonder Dungeon is Deck Playable.
Hades II vs Ark's Wonder Dungeon — FAQ
- Should I play Hades II or Ark's Wonder Dungeon first?
- If you want chronology, Ark's Wonder Dungeon (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 Ark's Wonder Dungeon similar?
- They overlap on 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.