Hades II vs Mewgenics
Two run-based follow-ups to genre giants, but one demands 31 hours while the other asks for 76.
Updated 10d 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 Aug 23; they move faster than we refresh, so confirm on the store page.
Recent-review figures are Steam's own last-30-days window, read Aug 23.
| 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% 123k reviews | 90% 53k reviews |
| Recent reviews | 96% 1k votes · vs 96% lifetime | 80% 1k votes · vs 90% lifetime · souring |
| Peak players | 9,038 Jul 2026 · ↑ 13% MoM | 7,424 Jul 2026 · ↓ 7% MoM |
| Launch peak | 8% of Sep 2025 launch peak · as of Jul 2026 | 6% of Feb 2026 launch peak · as of Jul 2026 |
| All-time peak | 112,300 Sep 2025 | 115,063 Feb 2026 |
| Support | ||
| Last patch | 4 weeks ago | 5 days ago |
| Patch cadence | 3 in last 90 days | 3 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 more of the same, but with deeper systems
- You have 30-40 hours to experience a complete story arc
- You enjoy deliberate, stance-based combat like fighting games
Pick Mewgenics if
- You're a Binding of Isaac fan curious about a turn-based twist
- You have 70+ hours to sink into a meta-grind and don't mind it
- You prefer gross-out humor and edgy aesthetics over mythic drama
Bottom line
Pick Hades II if you want a tighter, swifter loop with a 31-hour main story; choose Mewgenics if 76 hours of cat-breeding depth sounds worth the grind.