Hades
PC requirements, performance and Steam Deck status
- 60 fps 1080p high
- GeForce GTX 1630 (~72 fps, est.)
- Steam Deck
- Steam Deck Verified · ~112 fps ultra (est.)
- Genres
- Action, Indie, RPG
- Release
- Sep 17, 2020
- Developer
- Supergiant Games
- Publisher
- Supergiant Games
Defy the god of the dead as you hack and slash out of the Underworld in this rogue-like dungeon crawler from the creators of Bastion, Transistor, and Pyre.
Action RoguelikeRogueliteHack and SlashIndieMythologyActionRoguelikeSingleplayerGreat SoundtrackStory Rich
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What you need for Hades
Hades needs about a GeForce GTX 1630 for 60 fps at 1080p high and a Radeon RX 6400 at 1440p (pcgaming.io estimate, medium confidence, ±20%, model v0, data updated 2026-09-24).
| Target | Graphics card (at least) | Processor (at least) |
|---|---|---|
| 1080p · 60 fps · High | GeForce GTX 1630 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1080p · 144 fps · Medium | Radeon RX 6400 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 60 fps · High | Radeon RX 6400 | Core i3-9100F |
| 1440p · 120 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Core i3-9100F |
| 4K · 60 fps · High | GeForce RTX 3050 6GB | Core i3-9100F |
Slowest current desktop parts (2020+ GPUs, 2019+ CPUs) our model expects to reach each target. Best GPUs for Hades →
Estimated FPS on popular graphics cards (high preset)
| Graphics card | 1080p | 1440p | 4K |
|---|---|---|---|
| GeForce GTX 1650 | 120 | 84 | 50 |
| GeForce GTX 1060 6GB | 168 | 118 | 71 |
| GeForce RTX 2060 6GB | 252 | 176 | 106 |
| Radeon RX 6600 | 276 | 193 | 116 |
| GeForce RTX 3060 12GB | 300 | 210 | 126 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 Laptop GPU | 300+ | 218 | 131 |
| Radeon RX 7600 | 300+ | 244 | 146 |
| GeForce RTX 4060 | 300+ | 248 | 149 |
| GeForce RTX 3070 | 300+ | 290 | 174 |
| GeForce RTX 4070 | 300+ | 300+ | 219 |
| Radeon RX 7800 XT | 300+ | 300+ | 244 |
| GeForce RTX 5070 | 300+ | 300+ | 252 |
| Radeon RX 9070 XT | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| GeForce RTX 4080 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
| GeForce RTX 5090 | 300+ | 300+ | 300+ |
Estimated FPS from our model (v0), based on the game's published requirements and relative GPU/CPU performance. Not measured. Real results vary with drivers, patches, and scenes. Values above 300 fps show as 300+. Data updated 2026-09-24.
Hades system requirements
| Minimum | Recommended | |
|---|---|---|
| OS | Windows 7 SP1 | Windows 7 SP1 |
| Processor | Dual Core 2.4 GHz No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. | Dual Core 3.0 GHz+ No specific model named. Estimated from the legacy requirement. |
| Graphics | 1GB VRAM / DirectX 10+ support No specific model named. Estimated from the video memory requirement. | 2GB VRAM / DirectX 10+ support No specific model named. Estimated from the video memory requirement. |
| Memory | 4 GB | 8 GB |
| Video memory | 1 GB | 2 GB |
| Storage | 15 GB | 20 GB |
Source: Steam.
Hades on handheld PCs
Valve rating: Steam Deck Verified
Steam Deck · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match Steam Deck device
- ✓Interface text is legible
- ✓Default configuration is performant
- ✗External controllers not supported primary player
Steam Machine · verified
- ✓Default controller configuration fully functional
- ✓Controller glyphs match device
- ✓Default configuration is performant
SteamOS · playable
- !Game startup functional
- ✗External controllers not supported primary player
| Handheld | Native resolution | Estimated FPS | Verdict |
|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Deck OLED | 1280×800 | 112 ultra | Steam Deck Verified |
| ROG Ally X | 1920×1080 | 91 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| ROG Xbox Ally X | 1920×1080 | 106 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| Legion Go 2 | 1920×1200 | 95 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
| MSI Claw 8 AI+ | 1920×1200 | 95 ultra | Steam Deck Verified · faster GPU |
Each handheld at its own screen resolution, on the best preset that holds 30 fps. Steam Deck verdicts are Valve's rating.
Details
- Controller support
- Full
- DLC
- 1
- Steam achievements
- 49
- Metacritic
- 93
- Features
- Single-playerSteam AchievementsFull controller supportSteam Trading CardsCaptions availableSteam CloudRemote Play on PhoneRemote Play on TabletRemote Play on TVFamily Sharing
- Languages (11)
- English, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Korean, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian, Simplified Chinese, Polish, Japanese
Full audio: English
Latest news & patches
- Watch the Hades Orchestral Concert, Live from London!2026-06-16
- Hades II v1.0 Is Now Available!2025-09-25
- Hades: It's the Five-Year Anniversary!2025-09-17
- Hades II: Coming to Steam Early Access!2022-12-09
- New Merchandise! Cerberus & Dusa plushies, T-shirts, prints, & more!2022-07-26
- Post-Launch Patch - February 2022Patch2022-02-15
Official announcements via Steam.
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FAQ
Can Hades run on a GTX 1650?
Yes. The GeForce GTX 1650 is well above Hades's recommended spec. We estimate ~120 fps at 1080p high (range 96–144, medium confidence, ±20%), GPU-limited. At 1440p high expect ~84 fps, so every preset holds 60 fps. Its 4 GB of video memory covers the 2 GB the game recommends. Every preset on the GTX 1650.
Can Hades run on Steam Deck?
Yes. Valve rates Hades Steam Deck Verified. At the Steam Deck OLED's native 1280×800 we estimate ~112 fps on the ultra preset (range 89–134, medium confidence, ±20%). 60 fps is reachable on the ultra preset. Presets for 30/40/60 fps on Steam Deck OLED.
What graphics card do I need for Hades at 1440p?
For 60 fps at 1440p high, our model points to a Radeon RX 6400 or faster: ~84 fps (range 67–101, medium confidence, ±20%). At 1080p high a GeForce GTX 1630 is enough. 4K at 60 fps needs a GeForce RTX 3050 6GB. All are the slowest current desktop cards per target. Best GPUs for Hades by brand.
Can I run Hades on a laptop?
Yes, with a fast enough GPU. Of the 30 laptop GPUs we list, the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU is the slowest expected to reach 60 fps at 1080p high: ~96 fps (range 77–115, medium confidence, ±20%). Hades on the GeForce GTX 1650 Laptop GPU.
How much RAM does Hades need?
The publisher's Steam listing asks for 4 GB of RAM minimum and 8 GB recommended for Hades. For the graphics card it lists video memory of 1 GB at minimum and 2 GB recommended.
How much storage does Hades take?
Hades needs 20 GB of free storage according to the publisher's recommended spec on Steam. The minimum operating system is Windows 7 SP1.