Hades is a polished roguelike that runs smoothly on almost any modern PC, so an SA build for it comes down to your wider gaming plans rather than the game's modest demands.
Quick Answer
Hades runs at 144-plus fps at 1080p on any current PC, including a R8,000 APU build. A Ryzen 5 5600G system handles it effortlessly; spend more only if you also want to play demanding AAA titles alongside.
What Hades Demands
Hades is a light, beautifully optimised roguelike. A Ryzen 5 5600G's integrated graphics run it above 144 fps at 1080p, and Hades II is similarly undemanding. No discrete GPU is needed for either, which makes them ideal for an affordable build.
Right-Sizing Your SA Build
For Hades and similar indie hits, a R8,000-R10,000 Ryzen 5 5600G build with 16GB DDR4 and a 500GB NVMe SSD is plenty. To also run current AAA games, a R20,000 Ryzen 5 7600 with an RTX 4060 covers everything at 1080p-1440p Ultra. Build for your whole library.
FPS And Monitor
Hades clears 144 fps at 1080p on any modern build and stays smooth at 1440p on integrated graphics. A 144Hz monitor shows off its fluid combat animation. The game is future-proof on current hardware, so frame rate is never an issue. For storage, both Hades and Hades II install small and load instantly off any NVMe SSD, leaving most of the drive free for the heavier modern games this build is really sized to run alongside the polished roguelikes.
FAQ
What PC do I need for Hades?
Almost any modern PC. A R8,000 Ryzen 5 5600G build runs it above 144 fps at 1080p, with no dedicated GPU needed.
Does Hades II need more power?
Only slightly. Hades II is similarly well optimised and runs comfortably on the same APU build, with no discrete GPU required for either.
Should I build around Hades?
No. Hades runs on anything, so size your build for the more demanding games you also play. Spend extra only for current AAA titles.
past 144 fps on any current build, so choose a PC sized for the demanding games in your library rather than for this light roguelike.
