Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel

Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel

Released Sep 2025

Hordes of Hel is a gripping roguelike horde-survivor game set in the dark realms of Norse Mythology. Fight waves of enemies to earn divine blessings of ancient Viking Deities, explore hostile worlds and face powerful bosses. Become a god-like warrior in this ultimate showdown.

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Evaluation

Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel launched into full 1.0 release on September 3, 2025 across PC, PlayStation, and Xbox. Since launch, the developer Games Farm has maintained a strong and consistent content update cadence. During Early Access (before September 2025), the team shipped major updates roughly every 1–2 months: Update 0.2 (March 6, 2025) brought the Jotunheim map and Skadi goddess, Update 0.3 (April 3, 2025) added Njord and new weapons, and Update 0.4 (May 13, 2025) delivered the Svartalfheim map and Warden class. The 1.0 launch itself (September 3, 2025) added the Helheim map, Endless Mode, Kinslayer class, and Nidhogg deity. Post-launch updates have continued at a similar pace: a new modes and weapons patch arrived on November 6, 2025; the "Fall of Alfheim" free major update launched on December 4, 2025 with a new map (Alfheim), new deity (Nerthus), new hero (Archmage), and a new boss; and on April 9, 2026, the Conan the Barbarian DLC shipped alongside a free Local Co-op update for all players. As recently as May 14, 2026, the developers issued a hotfix addressing issues introduced by the Conan update. At the 1.0 launch celebration post on September 8, 2025, the developers shared an updated content roadmap showing their ongoing development pipeline. No specific future content has been named following the April 2026 Conan release, but given the consistent pattern of major updates every 1–3 months and no statement from the developer that content development has concluded, the game is clearly in active ongoing development.
Evidence
Conan the Barbarian DLC launched alongside a free Local Co-op update for all players, introducing a new hero, map (Stygia), boss, and Fate blessings system.
news post · Apr 9, 2026 source content shipped
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Fall of Alfheim free update launched with new map, deity (Nerthus), hero (Archmage), and boss — major content drop approximately 3 months after 1.0 launch.
news post · Dec 4, 2025 source content shipped
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Details

Developer
Publisher
Grindstone
Achievements
38
Platform
Windows
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player · Multiplayer · Co-op · Local/Split Screen

About this game

Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel is a gripping roguelike, horde-survivor game with top-notch graphics. Choose one of the damned heroes and attempt to pass the Gods' test by fighting your way through waves of mythical adversaries.

If you succeed in all the trials, you will become the chosen Jotunnslayer.

Engage in adrenaline-fueled battles, fighting off endless waves of enemies as you strive to survive. Complete various objectives, defeat the final boss, and earn the ultimate prizes.


Take on challenging missions during each run to test your skills and enrich your journey through the mythic realms. These quests may involve completing specific objectives or overcoming additional obstacles as you battle relentless enemies on your way to the final challenge.

Improve your abilities with meta-progression systems that offer unlockable perks, in-game skills, or upgrades. As you progress further, you'll gain access to new abilities, weapons, and bonuses that allow you to customize your playstyle and improve your chances of survival.

Select from a roster of diverse characters, each equipped with unique skills, abilities, and weapons. Mix and match combinations to refine your builds and overcome the many challenges posed by the Hordes of Hel.

Face a variety of increasingly challenging Boss enemies as you progress through the game. Outmaneuver and defeat these formidable foes using the environment, your skills, and abilities to gain the advantage and achieve victory.

Last evaluated Jun 15, 2026
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