Hades II vs Mewgenics
Choose Hades II for a 31-hour action loop with stance-based combat, or Mewgenics for a 76-hour turn-based cat-breeding strategy grind.
Updated 26d ago
Supergiant's hardest swing in years — Hades II isn't a remix, it's a deeper, weirder game that still respects the original's perfect run-based loop.
Makes good on the decade-long Mewgenics dev cycle — McMillen and Glaiel's cat-genetics roguelite hits Isaac territory at 89 MC and 94% recommend.
By the numbers
Prices checked Oct 8; they move faster than we refresh, so confirm on the store page.
Recent-review figures are Steam's own last-30-days window, read Oct 8.
| Measure | Hades II | Mewgenics |
|---|---|---|
| Value Mewgenics wins on value | ||
| Price now | $29.99 Microsoft Store | $29.99 Steam |
| All-time low | $20.99 | $22.49 |
| Cost / hour | $0.98/hr $29.99 · 31 h main story | $0.39/hr $29.99 · 76 h main story |
| Off its low | +43% low was Jun 2026 | +33% low was Jun 2026 |
| Main story | 31 h | 76 h |
| Health Hades II wins on player health | ||
| Steam reviews | 96% 124k reviews | 90% 55k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 93% 860 votes · vs 96% lifetime | 87% 1k votes · vs 90% lifetime |
| Peak players | 6,301 Sep 2026 · ↓ 14% MoM | 6,729 Sep 2026 · ↑ 17% MoM |
| Launch peak | 6% of Sep 2025 launch peak · as of Sep 2026 | 6% of Feb 2026 launch peak · as of Sep 2026 |
| All-time peak | 112,300 Sep 2025 | 115,063 Feb 2026 |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 3 months ago | 5 weeks ago |
| Patch cadence | 1 in last 90 days | 5 in last 90 days |
| Steam Deck | Platinum | Platinum |
Shared scale — same months across the bottom, same player-count axis up the side, so the two lines are directly comparable. A shorter line means a younger game.
What players say
Patterns from long-haul reviewers, taken from each game's verdict. Not live sentiment — each side is dated below.
Hades II
The sheer variety of weapon builds, boon combinations, and engaging narrative drive players to return for hundreds of hours.
from our May 2026 verdict
Mewgenics
The cat-breeding loop's mutation chains and roguelike adventure variety are what 200-hour fans replay for.
The brutality of losing a well-bred cat line is the wall that ends many long playthroughs.
from our May 2026 verdict
Key differences
Which one is for you?
Pick Hades II if
- You loved Hades and want 64+ heat-style depth with witchcraft systems layered on.
- You want a 31-hour action roguelite with Greek-myth writing and no meta-grind.
- You prefer stance-based combat over turn-based tactics and don't mind a five-hour unlock.
Pick Mewgenics if
- You're a Binding of Isaac fan curious about McMillen and Glaiel's turn-based pivot.
- You enjoy Slay the Spire or Inscryption and want cat-genetics meta-progression.
- You can pace 200+ hour run cycles and don't bounce off Isaac-style gross-out humor.
Bottom line
Pick Hades II for a shorter, action-first roguelite with 31 hours of story; pick Mewgenics if you want a 76-hour turn-based strategy and can commit to its 200+ hour cycles.