The sudden release of Hades 2 has breathed new life into its award-winning predecessor, sending it soaring to the top of the Steam charts. Like the journey of Zagreus, Hades has risen from the depths once more.

Following the surprise launch of Hades 2, Hades experienced a phenomenal spike in popularity, peaking at 23,000 concurrent players. This increase marks an impressive 187 percent increase in sales over the past 30 days on Steam, and a significant jump from the previous average of 5,000 players.

A major factor behind this resurgence is Hades’ heavily discounted price on Steam. At the time of writing, it’s available for a tempting 66 percent off, making it a steal at under $10. This deal, combined with Hades’ overwhelmingly positive review score, has attracted new players to both the first and second games, with players eager to immerse themselves in the game’s captivating world of monsters, gods, and now titans.

Developed by Supergiant Games and released in 2020, Hades quickly earned praise for its compelling story, engaging gameplay, striking art style, enchanting music, and stellar voice acting. It’s simply an out-of-this-world game. With over a million copies sold and numerous Game of the Year awards under its belt, Hades had already cemented its place as a modern classic, and its sequel is poised to follow in its footsteps.