bld4me Grade
3
Score/10
The Verdict

Incredibly lightweight. Runs flawlessly across a massive range of hardware, including everyday laptops.

Totally playable without a dGPU, but don't skimp on RAM—16GB is the baseline.
Pushing high resolutions or high refresh rates requires a dedicated GPU. For standard 1080p, an iGPU is plenty.
The official minimum specs can hit 60fps, but a GTX 1650-class card guarantees a rock-solid high framerate.
Recommendation
Ryzen 5 9600X
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
16GB
256GB SSD
Ryzen 3 2200G
GeForce GTX 1050 3GB
16GB
256GB SSD

Current entry-level builds or mini PCs rocking a decent iGPU will run this without breaking a sweat.Older used rigs sporting a GTX 1650 or similar older-gen cards will handle this flawlessly.

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Writing & Verification

bld4me PC Technical Team

How We Validate

Verifier Comment

As the sequel to a roguelike masterpiece, the optimization here is top-tier. With runs clocking in at around 30 to 60 minutes, it’s tailor-made for quick sessions on a handheld or an everyday laptop. Given its highly addictive "just one more run" loop, it perfectly fits a multi-device setup: knock out a few casual runs on the couch with your Steam Deck or ROG Ally, then fire it up on your main desktop rig to push 4K when you really want to settle in.

Changelog

Article published.
On the Go

UMPC, Handheld & Laptop Performance

Valve

Steam Deck (LCD)

Grade3/10

64GB eMMC Model / 256GB NVMe SSD Model / 512GB NVMe SSD Model

Valve

Steam Deck OLED

Grade3/10

512GB NVMe SSD / 1TB NVMe SSD

ROG

ASUS ROG Ally (Ryzen Z1)

Grade3/10

Standard 512GB Edition

ROG

ASUS ROG Ally (Ryzen Z1 Extreme)

Grade5/10

Standard 512GB Edition

Legion

Legion Go

Grade5/10

512GB PCIe Gen4 SSD / 1TB PCIe Gen4 SSD

MSI

MSI Claw 8 AI+

Grade5/10

Claw 8 AI+ Standard (1TB) / Claw 8 AI+ Polar Tempest Edition

MSI

MSI Claw 8 AI+ (AMD Ryzen AI)

Grade5/10

Claw 8 AI+ (Ryzen AI 9 HX 370) / Claw 8 AI+ (Ryzen AI 9 365)

MSI

MSI Claw A1M (Intel Core Ultra 5)

Grade4/10

Claw A1M-004JP (512GB) / Claw A1M i5 (1TB Custom)

MSI

MSI Claw A1M (Intel Core Ultra 7)

Grade5/10

Claw A1M-002JP (1TB) / Claw A1M i7 High-End (32GB/2TB)

Lenovo

LOQ 15AHP10

Grade8/10

RTX 5060 / 1TB SSD / RTX 5050 / 512GB SSD

It's so lightweight that it's already Steam Deck 'Verified'. It runs beautifully on 1080p handhelds and gaming laptops, meaning any mobile rig from the last few years will give you a near-flawless experience.

The verdict is estimated based on hardware specifications, assuming a game resolution of 720p and settings at Medium or lower. A 'PLAYABLE' status does not guarantee actual gameplay performance.

PC Parts Selection Guide

Hades II PC Component Selection & Build Strategy

Since this runs on basic laptops, your hardware choices should honestly be dictated by what *other*, more demanding games you plan to play. Just don't compromise on RAM—stick to the official 16GB recommendation.
Pro Advice

BUILD
BALANCE

The official recommended specs list an older mid-range GPU like the RTX 2060, but honestly? Unless you're pushing 4K, that's completely unnecessary for a game this light. That said, if you want zero frame drops during late-game visual clutter, securing a GTX 1650-class card is a safe bet.
Technical Specifications

Specs: Official System Requirements

Source: Steam Store Official
The massive gap between the official minimum and recommended specs is confusing, but you can safely treat the 'minimum' as your actual baseline. For this specific title, consider the official recommended hardware as what you'd need to push 4K or ultra-high framerates.

The number of ● dots quantifies the performance level required from PC components on a scale of 1 to 10.

Minimum

Recommended

CPU
Dual Core 2.4 GHz
CPU
Quad Core 2.4ghz
GPU
Radeon R7 360
GeForce GTX 950
HD Graphics 630
GPU
GeForce RTX 2060 6GB
Radeon RX 5600 XT
Arc A580
RAM
8 GB
RAM
16 GB
Storage
10 GB
Storage
10 GB
GPU Selection & FPS Analysis

Hades II GPU Benchmark & FPS Guide

GPU reliance is incredibly low—you can easily get by on an iGPU. However, pushing 4K causes the rendering load to spike, so having a dGPU will make or break the experience at higher resolutions.

Target Mapping

Normally, an official 'recommended' GPU targets 1080p/Medium/60fps. Here, that exact same hardware can push 4K. If you're running an RTX 2060-tier rig, you're getting a flawless, maxed-out experience across the board.
GeForce GTX 950 OFFICIAL
GeForce GTX 660
Radeon HD 7790
GeForce RTX 2060 6GB OFFICIAL
Radeon RX 5600 XT OFFICIAL
Arc A580 OFFICIAL
Radeon RX 460
GeForce GTX 770 2GB
GeForce GTX 770 4GB
GeForce GTX 960 2GB
GeForce GTX 960 4GB
GeForce GTX 970
Radeon RX 470 4GB
Radeon RX 470 8GB
Radeon RX 570 4GB
Radeon RX 5500 XT 4GB USED
Radeon RX 5500 XT 8GB USED
Radeon R9 Nano
GeForce GTX 1660 USED
Radeon R7 360 OFFICIAL
HD Graphics 630 OFFICIAL
GeForce GTX 765m
GeForce GTX 770m
Custom GPU for Steam Deck LCD (8CU) USED
Custom GPU for Steam Deck OLED (8CU) USED
Radeon 860M (8CU) NEW
Iris Xe Graphics (96EU) USED
Radeon 780M (12CU) USED
Radeon 880M (12CU) NEW
Radeon RX 5300M USED
Radeon RX 570 (Mobile)
Radeon RX 580 (Mobile)
Radeon 890M (16CU) NEW
Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores) USED
GeForce GTX 1060 (Laptop)

Technical Evidence

By modern hardware standards, the official recommended specs are massive overkill for 1080p. On the flip side, the 'minimum' is the absolute baseline for a stable experience—do not dip below that floor.

GPU Benchmarks

Official Minimum
Official Recommended
bld4me Choice
GeForce RTX 2060 6GB Official Recommended
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB bld4me NEW
GeForce GTX 1050 3GB bld4me USED
Radeon R7 360 Official Minimum

CPU Benchmarks

Official Minimum
Official Recommended
bld4me Choice
Ryzen 5 9600X bld4me NEW
Ryzen 3 2200G bld4me USED

This is a comparison graph of the manufacturer's minimum required specs, recommended specs, and bld4me-recommended parts (new and used). Higher values indicate smoother performance. bld4me's recommended parts are selected based on independent research, balancing comfortable gameplay with cost-performance for the game title.

GPU Matrix

The official minimum specs will struggle to hold 1440p or 4K. You'll want at least a GTX 1650-class card to stabilize those higher resolutions, but stepping up to an RTX 2060 is complete overkill if you're just playing at 1080p.
GPU720p1080p1440p4K
Official Recommended
GeForce RTX 2060 6GB
bld4me NEW
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
bld4me USED
GeForce GTX 1050 3GB
Official Minimum
Radeon R7 360

The FPS values above are estimated based purely on the GPU's native performance without any upscaler. These are merely estimates and do not guarantee actual performance.

Estimated FPS Database

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Estimated FPS on this site is calculated based on the official recommended requirements of each game, assuming only the GPU is changed. Actual frame rates may vary depending on the environment, such as the combined CPU, memory, and storage.

Hades II

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Grade S
SUPREME"For those who refuse to compromise"

The ultimate GPU. Delivers premium 4K gaming at max settings.

GeForce RTX 5090
GeForce RTX 4090
Radeon RX 9070 XT
Radeon RX 7900 XTX
Radeon RX 9070 GRE
Radeon RX 9070
GeForce RTX 4080 SUPER
GeForce RTX 5070 Ti
GeForce RTX 5080
Radeon RX 7900 XT
GeForce RTX 4080
GeForce RTX 5070
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti SUPER
GeForce RTX 4070 Ti
Radeon RX 6950 XT
GeForce RTX 3090 Ti
Radeon RX 7900 GRE
GeForce RTX 4070 SUPER
Radeon RX 6900 XT
GeForce RTX 3090
GeForce RTX 3080 Ti
Radeon RX 9060 XT 16GB
Radeon RX 9060 XT 8GB
Radeon RX 6800 XT
Radeon RX 7800 XT
GeForce RTX 3080 12GB
GeForce RTX 3080 10GB
GeForce RTX 4070
Radeon RX 7700 XT
Radeon RX 6800
Radeon RX 9060
GeForce RTX 5060
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 16GB
GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB
GeForce RTX 2080 Ti
GeForce RTX 3070 Ti
Radeon RX 6750 XT
GeForce RTX 3070
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 16GB
GeForce RTX 4060 Ti 8GB
Radeon RX 6700 XT
Arc B580 12GB
Arc A770 16GB
GeForce RTX 2080 SUPER
GeForce RTX 3060 Ti
GeForce RTX 5050
Radeon RX 6700 10GB
Radeon RX 7600 XT
Arc A770 8GB
GeForce RTX 2080
Radeon RX 7600
Arc B570 10GB
GeForce RTX 4060
Radeon RX 6650 XT
Arc A750
GeForce RTX 2070 SUPER
Radeon RX 6600 XT
GeForce GTX 1080 Ti
Radeon RX 5700 XT
Radeon Pro VII
Radeon VII
Arc A580
GeForce RTX 2060 SUPER
GeForce RTX 3060 12GB
GeForce RTX 2060 12GB
Radeon RX 5700
Radeon RX 6600
Radeon RX 5600 XT
Radeon RX Vega 64 Liquid
Radeon Pro Vega 64
Radeon RX 5600
Radeon RX Vega 64
GeForce GTX 1080
GeForce RTX 2060 6GB
GeForce RTX 3060 8GB
GeForce GTX 1070 Ti
Radeon RX Vega 56
GeForce GTX Titan X
GeForce GTX 1660 Ti
GeForce RTX 3050 8GB
GeForce GTX 980 Ti
GeForce GTX 1070
GeForce GTX 1660 SUPER
Radeon R9 Fury X
GeForce GTX 1660
Radeon R9 Nano
Radeon RX 5500 XT 4GB
Radeon RX 5500 XT 8GB
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
GeForce GTX 1650 SUPER
Radeon R9 390X
Radeon RX 590
GeForce GTX 1060 6GB
GeForce GTX 780 Ti
GeForce GTX 980
Radeon R9 290X 4GB
Radeon R9 390
Radeon RX 580 4GB
Radeon RX 580 8GB
Radeon R9 290
Radeon RX 480 4GB
Radeon RX 480 8GB
Arc A380
GeForce GTX 1060 3GB
Radeon RX 470 4GB
Radeon RX 470 8GB
Radeon RX 570 4GB
Radeon RX 570 8GB
GeForce GTX 1650
GeForce GTX 780
GeForce GTX 970

Non-Recommended Models (Grade E)

Performance Insufficient / Risk of Crash

Ranking Criteria Explained

S
SUPREME"For those who refuse to compromise"

The ultimate GPU. Delivers premium 4K gaming at max settings.

A
ADVANCED"If you crave that next level of smoothness"

A step-up GPU for chasing high refresh rates and stunning visuals.

B
BALANCED"bld4me's recommendation. The smart, well-balanced choice"

The smart pick—perfect balance of power and efficiency.

C
COMPETENT"Play at 1080p/Medium"

Ensures standard playability, delivering 30 to just under 60 FPS at 1080p/Medium settings.

E
EXCLUDED"Not recommended. Time to upgrade"

GPU below official supported performance.

The Bottom Line

The Game's Verdict: Recommended Specs & Grade

This title is ridiculously lightweight—any modern gaming rig will absolutely crush it.

The official spec sheet is a confusing read, demanding surprisingly high recommended hardware despite the game running fine on everyday laptops. But our benchmarks tell the real story: if you're sticking to 1080p and aren't obsessed with maxing out eye candy, hovering just above the absolute minimum specs is all you need. Bottom line: if your PC was built anytime in the 2020s, it's going to run this flawlessly.