Hell is Us

Adventure· Action· Third Person· Atmospheric

Released Sep 2025

If war is the closest we get to hell on earth, it's because Earth harbours the worst of demons: humankind. In an isolated country ravaged by infighting, discover the secrets of your past and deal with the repercussions of a mysterious calamity.

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Steam Updated 12 Oct 2026 Lowest $14.99 $49.99 −70% IndieGala Steam key Updated 12 Oct 2026 Lowest $14.99 $49.99 −70% Green Man Gaming Steam key Updated 12 Oct 2026 $49.99

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Evaluation

Hell is Us launched on September 4, 2025 and has received consistent post-launch updates from the developer. Since launch, the team has shipped a feature patch in September 2025, Version 1.5 in January 2026, Update 1.6 in April 2026, a hotfix on April 22, 2026, and Update 1.7 on July 23, 2026. Most significantly, on September 4, 2026 — the game's one-year anniversary — the developer published an announcement confirming that a major update is coming to all platforms on October 8, 2026, alongside the release of a Nintendo Switch 2 version. This is a concrete, dated developer commitment to upcoming content, making the status clear: more content is on the way. All six DLC items (soundtrack, artbook, and cosmetic packs) were released at or before launch. The game has no live service or seasonal monetization structure. The October 8, 2026 major update has been explicitly promised but has not yet shipped as of today, September 8, 2026.

Evidence

On the game's one-year anniversary, the developer announced a major update coming to all platforms on October 8, 2026, alongside the launch of a Nintendo Switch 2 version.

news post · Sep 4, 2026 source content planned

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Update 1.7 shipped, adding a new Guardian Detector feature, expanding the game to Xbox PC (Windows Store), and including bug fixes and a technical upgrade to FSR4.

news post · Jul 23, 2026 source content shipped

high

Content

6 of 6 released · no outstanding content

Released

Hell is Us - Military Pack

Sep 2025

Released

Hell is Us - Hollow Walker Pack

Sep 2025

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Developer

Rogue Factor

Publisher

Nacon

Achievements

Platform

Windows

Controller

full support

Steam Deck

Unsupported

Players

Single-player

Action Adventure Third Person Atmospheric Souls-like Story Rich RPG Exploration Action-Adventure Action RPG Dark Fantasy Violent Open World Dark Supernatural

About this game

Hell is Us is a 3rd-person action-adventure game that combines intense melee combat with the thrill of exploration. Explore a semi-open world to find answers to your questions and face mysterious creatures all along your journey.

A HOSTILE WORLD

As well as the civil war dividing the country, the region is suffering from a mysterious calamity, which has given rise to supernatural creatures that no modern weapon can defeat. Your drone and sword from a different age are your faithful allies as you cut a path through lands infested with terrifying chimeras and try to unravel the mystery of their appearance.

A UNIQUE EXPLORATION SYSTEM

No map, no compass, no quest markers: following your instincts is part of the adventure. Enjoy a unique experience that uses innovative writing and level design to let you make your own decisions and follow your instincts as you explore. Your discoveries are yours alone.

COMBAT AGAINST ORIGINAL CREATURES

Swords, spears and axes: a wide range of weapons forged specially for fighting these supernatural creatures is available. You will need to learn how to fight these monsters and use your drone wisely to stay alive.

''The central theme of Hell is Us is that human violence is a perpetual cycle fueled by human emotions and passions.'' – Jonathan Jacques-Belletête, Creative Director