Hades vs Subnautica
The comparison
Hades and Subnautica are measured by different sources, so there is no single winner. Each is shown in its own units. Reviewers most praise Hades for excellent writing and story, and Subnautica for exploration and discovery.
As of Aug 10, 2026, Hades is rated 98% positive on Steam (307,409 reviews), and 93/100 on Metacritic (61 critic reviews); Subnautica is rated 97% positive on Steam (378,204 reviews), and 87/100 on Metacritic (42 critic reviews). No source is blended; each stands on its own.
Hades
98% positiveSteam
307,409reviews
93/100Metacritic
61critic reviews
Praise
- excellent writing and story (16)
- engaging gameplay loop (15)
- art style and visuals (12)
- character design and dialogue (11)
Complaints
- repetitive and grindy (4)
- slow story progression (2)
- high rng frustration (2)
- unrewarding upgrade system (1)
Subnautica
97% positiveSteam
378,204reviews
87/100Metacritic
42critic reviews
Praise
- exploration and discovery (13)
- atmospheric world building (9)
- fear and horror elements (8)
- engaging story and lore (7)
Complaints
- lack of in-game guidance (2)
- slow early game (2)
- limited inventory space (1)
- poor save system (1)