Choose Loki
Choose Loki if you want the Multi-player side of the pairing. On Steam, it's currently about 67% cheaper on the Steam Store. Loki launched in 2007.
Loki vs Hades II
Loki and Hades II 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. Loki (2007) is 18 years older than Hades II (2025). Hades II scores higher on Steam reviews (96.8% positive) than Loki (58.4% 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 Hades II
Choose Hades II if you want an Action and Indie experience. On Steam, it's the newer release (2025) and ships with the modern feature baseline. 62,885 Steam reviews back the pick.
Both Loki and Hades II 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
 Loki |  Hades II | |
|---|---|---|
| Released | 2007 | 2025 |
| Genres | RPG | Action, Indie, RPG |
| Platforms | Windows | Windows, macOS |
| Steam Deck | Unrated | Deck Verified |
| Price | 9.99 USD | 29.99 USD |
| Steam reviews | 58.4% positive (89 reviews) | 96.8% positive (62,885 reviews) |
| Multiplayer | Multi-player | Single-player only |
| Developers | Cyanide Studios | Supergiant Games |
Side by side
- Both are RPG games on Steam.
- Loki (2007) is 18 years older than Hades II (2025).
- Hades II scores higher on Steam reviews (96.8% positive) than Loki (58.4% positive).
- Loki is currently ~67% cheaper on Steam than Hades II (9.99 USD vs. 29.99 USD).
- Hades II is Deck Verified on Steam Deck; Loki has no Deck rating yet.
Loki vs Hades II — FAQ
- Should I play Loki or Hades II first?
- If you want chronology, Loki (2007) 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 Loki and Hades II 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.
- Does Hades II have multiplayer like Loki?
- No. Loki supports multiplayer on Steam (Multi-player), while Hades II is listed as single-player only.