Choose Derange
Choose Derange if it's currently about 58% cheaper on the Steam Store. Derange launched in 2020.
Derange vs H.A.D.E.S Zero
Derange and H.A.D.E.S Zero both land in Adventure 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 Adventure games on Steam. Derange (2020) is 5 years older than H.A.D.E.S Zero (2025). H.A.D.E.S Zero scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Derange (65.5% 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 H.A.D.E.S Zero
Choose H.A.D.E.S Zero if you want an Action and Indie game with Stereo Sound, Playable without Timed Input, and Keyboard Only Option. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. H.A.D.E.S Zero launched in 2025.
Both Derange and H.A.D.E.S Zero sit in Adventure 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
 Derange |  H.A.D.E.S Zero | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2020 | 2025 |
| Genres | Adventure | Action, Indie, Adventure |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Unrated |
| Price | 4.99 USD | 11.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 65.5% positive (29 reviews) | 100% positive (10 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Dark Gaia Studios | BloodHound Studio |
Side by side
- Both are Adventure games on Steam.
- Derange (2020) is 5 years older than H.A.D.E.S Zero (2025).
- H.A.D.E.S Zero scores higher on Steam reviews (100% positive) than Derange (65.5% positive).
- Derange is currently ~58% cheaper on Steam than H.A.D.E.S Zero (4.99 USD vs. 11.99 USD).
Derange vs H.A.D.E.S Zero — FAQ
- Should I play Derange or H.A.D.E.S Zero first?
- If you want chronology, Derange (2020) came out before H.A.D.E.S Zero (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 Derange and H.A.D.E.S Zero similar?
- They overlap on Adventure 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.