Choose WASTED
Choose WASTED if it's currently about 48% cheaper on the Steam Store. WASTED launched in 2016.
WASTED vs Hades
WASTED and Hades 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. WASTED (2016) is 4 years older than Hades (2020). Hades scores higher on Steam reviews (98.4% positive) than WASTED (80.1% 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 Hades
Choose Hades if it carries the stronger Steam consensus at 98.4% positive across 139,938 reviews.
Both WASTED and Hades 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
 WASTED |  Hades | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2016 | 2020 |
| Genres | Action, Indie, RPG | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Deck Verified | Deck Verified |
| Price | 12.99 USD | 24.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 80.1% positive (549 reviews) | 98.4% positive (139,938 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Single-player only | Single-player only |
| Developers | Mr. Podunkian | Supergiant Games |
Side by side
- Both share Action, Indie, RPG on Steam.
- WASTED (2016) is 4 years older than Hades (2020).
- Hades scores higher on Steam reviews (98.4% positive) than WASTED (80.1% positive).
- WASTED is currently ~48% cheaper on Steam than Hades (12.99 USD vs. 24.99 USD).
- Both are Deck Verified.
WASTED vs Hades — FAQ
- Which is better, WASTED or Hades?
- On Steam reviews Hades scores higher (98.4% positive) than WASTED (80.1% positive). Both have enough reviews to trust the signal, so for players using reviews alone, Hades is the safer pick. Genre fit still matters — check the side-by-side table for the categories each game lands in.
- Should I play WASTED or Hades first?
- If you want chronology, WASTED (2016) came out before Hades (2020). 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 WASTED and Hades 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 WASTED and Hades 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.