The sequel to the smash-hit Greek mythology roguelike. Just like the original, it's incredibly well-optimized—expect buttery-smooth performance even on an everyday laptop or an older gaming rig.
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.
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.
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.
CPU
CPU requirements are a decade old
❯Even a modern ultra-budget chip like the Intel N100 is massive overkill.
❯Don't waste budget on your CPU for this title—spend that money on RAM instead.
GPU
dGPU for peace of mind, but an iGPU gets the job done
❯Entry-level cards like the GTX 1650 or RTX 3050 will chew through this game.
❯It's so lightweight that a modern Ryzen APU can run it flawlessly without a dedicated graphics card.
RAM
8GB technically works, but 16GB is the non-negotiable standard
❯Keep in mind the official recommended spec is 16GB—a surprisingly steep ask compared to the dirt-cheap CPU/GPU requirements.
❯You can boot it on 8GB, but once you factor in background apps like Discord or Chrome, 16GB is the real baseline.
Storage
SSD is highly recommended to kill load times
❯Install size is roughly 10GB. It's a light game, but it still packs a fair amount of texture data.
❯Technically it runs on an HDD, but an SSD is highly recommended to keep the fast-paced loop feeling snappy.
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.
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.
ENTRY
ENTRY 30fps
1080p
GeForce GTX 950 OFFICIAL
GeForce GTX 660
Radeon HD 7790
STANDARD
STANDARD 60fps
1080p
GeForce RTX 2060 6GB OFFICIAL
Radeon RX 5600 XT OFFICIAL
Arc A580 OFFICIAL
Radeon RX 460
QHD
QHD 60fps
1440p
GeForce GTX 770 2GB
GeForce GTX 770 4GB
GeForce GTX 960 2GB
GeForce GTX 960 4GB
HIGH_REFRESH
HIGH_REFRESH 144fps
1080p
GeForce GTX 970
Radeon RX 470 4GB
Radeon RX 470 8GB
Radeon RX 570 4GB
ULTIMATE
ULTIMATE 60fps
4K
Radeon RX 5500 XT 4GB USED
Radeon RX 5500 XT 8GB USED
Radeon R9 Nano
GeForce GTX 1660 USED
ENTRY
ENTRY 30fps
1080p
Radeon R7 360 OFFICIAL
HD Graphics 630 OFFICIAL
GeForce GTX 765m
GeForce GTX 770m
STANDARD
STANDARD 60fps
1080p
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
QHD
QHD 60fps
1440p
Radeon 780M (12CU) USED
Radeon 880M (12CU) NEW
Radeon RX 5300M USED
Radeon RX 570 (Mobile)
HIGH_REFRESH
HIGH_REFRESH 144fps
1080p
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.
GPU
720p
1080p
1440p
4K
Official Recommended
GeForce RTX 2060 6GB
LOW: 800fps,
MED: 600fps,
HIG: 462fps,
ULT: 324fps
LOW: 400fps,
MED: 300fps,
HIG: 231fps,
ULT: 162fps
LOW: 235fps,
MED: 176fps,
HIG: 136fps,
ULT: 95fps
LOW: 114fps,
MED: 86fps,
HIG: 66fps,
ULT: 46fps
bld4me NEW
GeForce RTX 3050 6GB
LOW: 512fps,
MED: 384fps,
HIG: 295fps,
ULT: 208fps
LOW: 256fps,
MED: 192fps,
HIG: 148fps,
ULT: 104fps
LOW: 151fps,
MED: 113fps,
HIG: 87fps,
ULT: 61fps
LOW: 73fps,
MED: 55fps,
HIG: 42fps,
ULT: 30fps
bld4me USED
GeForce GTX 1050 3GB
LOW: 245fps,
MED: 184fps,
HIG: 142fps,
ULT: 99fps
LOW: 123fps,
MED: 92fps,
HIG: 71fps,
ULT: 50fps
LOW: 72fps,
MED: 54fps,
HIG: 42fps,
ULT: 29fps
LOW: 35fps,
MED: 26fps,
HIG: 20fps,
ULT: 14fps
Official Minimum
Radeon R7 360
LOW: 180fps,
MED: 135fps,
HIG: 104fps,
ULT: 73fps
LOW: 90fps,
MED: 67fps,
HIG: 52fps,
ULT: 36fps
LOW: 53fps,
MED: 40fps,
HIG: 30fps,
ULT: 21fps
LOW: 26fps,
MED: 19fps,
HIG: 15fps,
ULT: 10fps
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.
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Grade S
SUPREME"For those who refuse to compromise"
The ultimate GPU. Delivers premium 4K gaming at max settings.
LOW: 21fps, MED: 16fps, HIG: 12fps, ULT: Not playable
Grade C
COMPETENT"Play at 1080p/Medium"
Ensures standard playability, delivering 30 to just under 60 FPS at 1080p/Medium settings.
Radeon R7 370
LOW: 139fps, MED: 104fps, HIG: 80fps, ULT: 56fps
LOW: 69fps, MED: 52fps, HIG: 40fps, ULT: 28fps
LOW: 41fps, MED: 31fps, HIG: 24fps, ULT: 17fps
LOW: 20fps, MED: 15fps, HIG: 11fps, ULT: Not playable
Radeon R9 270X
LOW: 139fps, MED: 104fps, HIG: 80fps, ULT: 56fps
LOW: 69fps, MED: 52fps, HIG: 40fps, ULT: 28fps
LOW: 41fps, MED: 31fps, HIG: 24fps, ULT: 17fps
LOW: 20fps, MED: 15fps, HIG: 11fps, ULT: Not playable
GeForce GT 1030
LOW: 133fps, MED: 100fps, HIG: 77fps, ULT: 54fps
LOW: 67fps, MED: 50fps, HIG: 38fps, ULT: 27fps
LOW: 39fps, MED: 29fps, HIG: 23fps, ULT: 16fps
LOW: 19fps, MED: 14fps, HIG: 11fps, ULT: Not playable
Radeon HD 7870
LOW: 128fps, MED: 96fps, HIG: 74fps, ULT: 52fps
LOW: 64fps, MED: 48fps, HIG: 37fps, ULT: 26fps
LOW: 38fps, MED: 28fps, HIG: 22fps, ULT: 15fps
LOW: 18fps, MED: 14fps, HIG: 11fps, ULT: Not playable
Radeon RX 550
LOW: 128fps, MED: 96fps, HIG: 74fps, ULT: 52fps
LOW: 64fps, MED: 48fps, HIG: 37fps, ULT: 26fps
LOW: 38fps, MED: 28fps, HIG: 22fps, ULT: 15fps
LOW: 18fps, MED: 14fps, HIG: 11fps, ULT: Not playable
Radeon R7 260X
LOW: 117fps, MED: 88fps, HIG: 68fps, ULT: 48fps
LOW: 59fps, MED: 44fps, HIG: 34fps, ULT: 24fps
LOW: 35fps, MED: 26fps, HIG: 20fps, ULT: 14fps
LOW: 17fps, MED: 13fps, HIG: Not playable, ULT: Not playable
GeForce GTX 750
LOW: 117fps, MED: 88fps, HIG: 68fps, ULT: 48fps
LOW: 59fps, MED: 44fps, HIG: 34fps, ULT: 24fps
LOW: 35fps, MED: 26fps, HIG: 20fps, ULT: 14fps
LOW: 17fps, MED: 13fps, HIG: Not playable, ULT: Not playable
Radeon HD 7790
LOW: 101fps, MED: 76fps, HIG: 58fps, ULT: 41fps
LOW: 51fps, MED: 38fps, HIG: 29fps, ULT: 21fps
LOW: 30fps, MED: 22fps, HIG: 17fps, ULT: 12fps
LOW: 14fps, MED: 11fps, HIG: Not playable, ULT: Not playable
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.
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.
