The Best Greek Mythology Video Games, Ranked
From Hades II to Assassin's Creed Odyssey, the best video games built on Greek mythology, ranked by how well they actually understand the myths.
If you went to school in Greece, you probably met Zeus, Hades and Persephone long before you met Mario. The myths are everywhere: in schoolbooks, on street names, in the stories your grandmother told you. So we’re a little picky when a video game decides to borrow them.
Some games treat the myths as wallpaper: a few columns, a minotaur, done. The ones on this list actually get it. They understand that the Greek gods were petty, funny, terrifying and very, very human. Here are the best Greek mythology video games you can play right now, ranked.
How we ranked them
We looked at three things: how good the game is as a game, how well it uses the myths (not just the monsters, but the family drama and the themes), and whether you can still realistically play it today. Old classics stuck on dead consoles got a mention at the end instead of a spot on the list.
1. Hades II
Platforms: PC, Nintendo Switch, Switch 2, PS5, Xbox Series X|S · Genre: Roguelike action
Supergiant made the best Greek mythology game ever with Hades, and then somehow topped it. In Hades II you play Melinoë, princess of the Underworld and sister of Zagreus, trained by the witch Hecate to fight Chronos, the Titan of time, who has taken over her father’s house.
The combat is faster and deeper than the first game, with magic and a whole new layer of spellcasting, and the cast of gods is even bigger. What really sets it apart is how much it loves the source material. Characters like Hecate, Selene and Nemesis are written with real care, the dialogue keeps surprising you hundreds of runs in, and you can tell the writers have actually read their Hesiod. The full release landed in September 2025 on PC and Switch, and it reached PlayStation and Xbox in April 2026, so there’s no excuse anymore.
Nyx, our resident mythology nerd, is past 200 hours in Hades II and still stops to read every new line of dialogue. The favourite moment so far? Hecate’s quiet “well done” after a run that went right down to the last sliver of health. When you grew up with these myths in schoolbooks, hearing a game get them this right is a strange and lovely feeling.
2. Hades
Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4/PS5, Xbox · Genre: Roguelike action
The game that made everyone fall in love with the Greek underworld all over again. Zagreus, son of Hades, wants to escape his father’s realm and reach the surface, and every Olympian has an opinion about it. Zeus, Athena, Poseidon and the rest send you blessings (called boons) that change how you fight, and each attempt to escape teaches you something new about the family.
Hades is a rare game where dying is part of the story. Every failed run sends you home, where characters react to what just happened and the relationships slowly deepen. Add Darren Korb’s incredible soundtrack (more on that in our Best Video Game Soundtracks of All Time) and you have one of the best games of its generation. If you haven’t played either Hades game, start here.
3. Assassin’s Creed Odyssey
Platforms: PC, PS4/PS5, Xbox · Genre: Open-world action RPG
Odyssey drops you into the Peloponnesian War in 431 BC as Kassandra or Alexios, a Spartan mercenary sailing the Aegean. The map is enormous: Athens, Sparta, Delphi, Kefalonia, Crete, Mykonos and dozens of islands, all recreated in loving detail. Sailing between them with your crew singing sea shanties is one of the great pleasures in modern gaming.
It’s not purely mythological (it’s mostly historical fiction), but the myths keep crashing in. You fight Medusa, the Minotaur and the Cyclops, and the Fate of Atlantis expansion takes you to Elysium, the Underworld and Atlantis itself. Greek players will also enjoy hearing NPCs throw around a certain very Greek swear word starting with “m”. Repeatedly. The free Discovery Tour mode, which turns the map into a walkable museum with no combat, is a great bonus for anyone who loves the history.
4. God of War (the Greek saga)
Platforms: PS3/PS4 (remasters), PS5 via backwards compatibility and PlayStation Plus · Genre: Action
Before Kratos moved north and grew a beard, he spent three games and several spin-offs tearing apart the Greek pantheon. The original God of War (2005), God of War II and God of War III are brutal, loud and gloriously over the top. Kratos isn’t a hero, he’s a walking revenge plot, and the series’ version of Olympus is a dysfunctional family pushed to its breaking point.
These games are not subtle, and the mythology is bent wildly out of shape. But the sheer scale of the boss fights (climbing a Titan while it walks, fighting Poseidon on the side of a mountain) still holds up. Sony announced a full remake of the Greek trilogy in February 2026, though it’s in early development. Until then, God of War III Remastered is the easiest way in, and there’s a smaller prequel, Sons of Sparta, that returns to Kratos’s Greek years.
5. Immortals Fenyx Rising
Platforms: PC, Switch, PS4/PS5, Xbox · Genre: Open-world adventure
Think Zelda: Breath of the Wild, but on a Greek island run by bickering gods. You play Fenyx, a shipwrecked soldier who has to save Aphrodite, Ares, Athena and Hephaestus from the monster Typhon. The whole thing is narrated by Prometheus and Zeus, who argue the entire time, and they’re genuinely funny.
It’s the most light-hearted game on the list and a great pick if you’re playing with kids or just want something cheerful. The puzzles in the Vaults of Tartaros are clever, and gliding around on Daidalos’s wings never gets old.
6. Age of Mythology: Retold
Platforms: PC, Xbox, PS5 · Genre: Real-time strategy
The 2002 original was a childhood favourite for a whole generation of PC players, and the 2024 remake brings it back looking great. You build a city, pick a major god (Zeus, Poseidon or Hades for the Greeks), and summon heroes and mythical units like centaurs, minotaurs and the Medusa to crush your rivals. The Norse, Egyptian, Atlantean and (with the DLC) Chinese pantheons are there too.
The campaign follows Arkantos, an Atlantean admiral, through a story that pulls in the Trojan War, Odysseus and a whole lot of Greek legend. It’s the best strategy game for mythology fans, full stop.
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7. Titan Quest (and Titan Quest II)
Platforms: PC, consoles · Genre: Action RPG (loot)
The original Titan Quest (2006) is basically Diablo in ancient Greece: click on monsters, collect better loot, repeat. It’s dated now, but the Anniversary Edition is cheap and still fun, especially in co-op.
The bigger news is Titan Quest II, which has been in early access since August 2025 and is set for a full release in January 2027. It’s a modern, much better-looking take on the formula, with harpies, satyrs and the Fates all playing a part. If you like loot-driven action games, keep an eye on it.
8. Total War Saga: Troy
Platforms: PC · Genre: Strategy
Creative Assembly’s take on the Trojan War tries to find “the truth behind the myth”: minotaurs become huge men in bull masks, centaurs are warriors on horseback. You lead heroes like Achilles, Hector or Odysseus through a mix of turn-based empire management and real-time battles. The Mythos expansion brings the actual monsters back for anyone who wants their Cyclops with no explanations. A thoughtful, slightly unusual entry, and a great way to relive the Iliad.
9. Apotheon
Platforms: PC, PS4 · Genre: Action platformer
Apotheon has one of the most striking art styles we’ve ever seen: the whole game looks like it’s painted on an ancient black-figure vase. You play Nikandreos, a mortal who storms Olympus after the gods abandon humanity, fighting your way through the domains of Hera, Apollo, Artemis and the rest. It’s short, a bit rough around the edges and very cheap these days. Worth it for the look alone.
10. Kid Icarus: Uprising
Platforms: Nintendo 3DS · Genre: Action
A very loose take on Greek myth, starring Pit, an angel serving the goddess Palutena, fighting Medusa and Hades. It’s in tenth place only because it’s stuck on the 3DS. It’s hilarious, chatty and bursting with ideas, and if you still have a 3DS in a drawer somewhere, dig it out.
Honourable mentions
- Smite 2: a free-to-play battle arena with a huge cast of gods, Greek ones included. Great if you like competitive multiplayer.
- Spartan: Total Warrior and Rise of the Argonauts: fun relics of the PS2 and PS3 era, hard to find today.
Which one should you play first?
If you only play one game from this list, make it Hades, then go straight into Hades II. If you want a giant open world to get lost in, go for Assassin’s Creed Odyssey. And if you’re playing with younger family members, Immortals Fenyx Rising is the friendliest of the bunch.
Prefer to play in Greek? We’re putting together a list of games with Greek subtitles and voice acting, so keep an eye on the Video Games section.