Hell Is Us

Hell Is Us

September 4, 2025

PCPlayStation 5Xbox Series X/S

Critic Score

77.3

29 critic reviews

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Critic Reviews (29)

Aaron Bayne Push Square Sep 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

95.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

92.0

"With an incredibly dense lore and labyrinthine level design, Hell Is Us is a captivating experience. The game takes its solid (but tough) combat and chin-scratching puzzles and elevates them with a century spanning mystery that goes deeper and deeper. …"

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Alessandro Barbosa GameSpot Sep 2025
70.0 /100

"Hell is Us promises a narrative adventure without the handholding, and mostly delivers on that through rewarding exploration and experimental combat."

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Andrew Agress The Outerhaven Productions Sep 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

70.0

"Hell is Us is an ambitious game, both in its presentation and subject matter. Exploring a dour setting without waypoints may not be for everyone. But for those looking for something different and experimental, Hell is Us offers a unique …"

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Ashley Erickson TechRaptor Sep 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

80.0

"With little glitches and a substantial time investment, Hell is Us has a solid foundation in the action adventure and RPG genres. Given the mature storyline, however, it should be played by those willing to encounter multiple dark themes."

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Austin Gallagher Checkpoint Gaming Sep 2025
85.0 /100

Graphics

90.0

Gameplay

75.0

Story

85.0

"Hell is Us is an impressive milestone for a small team of developers, with the player-plattering design resulting in a strong vision. Whilst simple combat and mechanically shallow traversal hold the title back, there&s;s an undeniable clarity of vision that …"

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Christian Bognar Attack of the Fanboy Sep 2025
85.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

94.0

Story

86.0

"The game’s only true disappointment is the lack of enemy variety and minimal bosses, which can result in the combat growing stale pretty quickly."

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David Carcasole Wccftech Sep 2025
85.0 /100

Graphics

85.0

Gameplay

92.0

Story

73.0

"Hell is Us is an amazing accomplishment, and will easily remain one of 2025&s;s best games, though it falls short of amazing, and reaching the status of some of its influences. With a rich atmosphere, stunning visuals, deep lore, wonderfully …"

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Ed Nightingale Eurogamer Sep 2025
60.0 /100

Graphics

35.0

Gameplay

45.0

Story

75.0

"Hell is Us is an absorbing, nightmarish meditation on the horror of war, but divisive design choices prove tedious."

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Garri Bagdasarov PlayStation Universe Sep 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

92.0

"Hell Is Us is a game about the depravity of humanity and the consequences of our actions. Almost everything about Hell Is Us is crafted to perfection, from its incredible environmental storytelling to its characters and world. Though some may …"

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Hilton Webster TheGamer Sep 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

72.0

"While Hell Is Us confidently executes upon its story, quests and puzzles, so much of it feels hampered by the fear that players would give up too quickly if it kept on taking risks. I really, really wish it did, …"

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Jada Griffin IGN Sep 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

68.0

Story

72.0

"Hell is Us has a blend of exploration, puzzles, and combat that, while familiar, pushes you to really pay attention to the world around you in a way that’s both compelling and occasionally frustrating."

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Jason Coles TheSixthAxis Sep 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

75.0

"Hell Is Us is a genuinely interesting game that many will adore for its commitment to letting you spend your time exploring mysteries and unlocking lore. The fact that you&s;ll want a notepad near you will send some of you …"

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Jeremy Penter ACG Sep 2025
100.0 /100

""Slick world building and some incredible puzzle world, is held back by some wonky combat, Ultimately, Hell is Us stands on its own well enough, its just a bit wobbly.""

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Josh Childs Shacknews Sep 2025
90.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

82.0

Story

91.0

"Hell is Us initially hooked me with its horror vibe and cool-looking action. After a fifty-hour playthrough, I’m happy to report that the combat is indeed cool and the vibes are indeed horror-adjacent, but Hell is Us is much more …"

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Justin Prinsloo Cubed3 Sep 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

65.0

Gameplay

80.0

Story

60.0

"Hell Is Us takes some welcome risks by refusing to resort to handholding in its mechanics, and is made all the more enjoyable for the trust it puts in its players. This brave design choice — alongside an exceptionally crafted …"

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Kieran Stockton WellPlayed Sep 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

70.0

"Hell Is Us has a unique tone and setting that complements a deep combat system and exploration puzzle elements, but its complex layout and crisscrossing sidequests may have you begging for a map that the game proudly withholds"

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Leo Faierman Screen Rant Sep 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

78.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

86.0

"Admirable for both its consistently creative vision and risky ambiguity, Hell is Us is an intriguing expedition you’ll absolutely want to see through to the end, even if its ambition exceeds its grasp. Go in as cold as possible and …"

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Luke Kemp GamesRadar+ Sep 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

85.0

"The dark side of humanity drives the entire experience."

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Maddi Chilton PC Gamer Sep 2025
72.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

25.0

Story

20.0

"Hell is Us&s; rich world and gorgeous design prop up its uninventive structure and simple combat."

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Marcus Stewart Game Informer Sep 2025
82.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

60.0

Story

45.0

"Hell is Us feels like a modernized spin on the classic action/adventure game that, as a third-person game, feels obligated to include combat. The game’s investigation elements are much more fleshed out in comparison to the action, which is, at …"

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Mark Steighner Hardcore Gamer Sep 2025
84.0 /100

Graphics

72.0

Gameplay

76.0

Story

81.0

"Its ultimate message about humanity caught in endlessly repeating tragic loops has some weight. For gamers willing to take on its challenges and solve its mysteries, Hell is Us has a lot to offer."

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Pam K. Ferdinand Game Rant Sep 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

65.0

Story

75.0

"Rogue Factor&s;s Hell is Us immerses players into a war-torn land that&s;s intriguing to explore but falls short in a few key areas."

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Paul Kelly PCGamesN Sep 2025
50.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

40.0

"Hell is Us starts strong, but quickly falls into a tedious loop of collection and delivery, with an uninspiring combat system and a story that loses its initial promise. The superb place-setting and unnerving tone can&s;t save this action RPG …"

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Ravi Sinha GamingBolt Sep 2025
70.0 /100

Graphics

60.0

Gameplay

70.0

Story

75.0

"Hell is Us knows what it wants to be, and if you&s;re willing to take the ride, it may surprise you with its lore and approach to exploration. Just be prepared for plenty of awkward bumps along the way."

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Richard Walker Xbox Achievements Sep 2025
75.0 /100

"Hell is Us is a third-person action game built around the concept of "Player-Plattering," according to developer Rogue Factor. The idea is that yo..."

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Samara Summer GamePro Sep 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

75.0

Gameplay

90.0

Story

70.0

"The development team did a wonderful job of creating an environment that somehow always invites exploration. I also found Remi and Tania to be fascinating characters – and I really liked the ending, even though it came a bit too …"

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Sebastian Quiroz Atomix Sep 2025
75.0 /100

Graphics

68.0

Gameplay

72.0

Story

70.0

"While Hell is Us is fairly inconsistent, when it shines, it does so in a grand way. Its ambition is ultimately its greatest enemy. If the story were focused on a single conflict, and if the combat were more direct, …"

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Zubi Khan CGMagazine Sep 2025
80.0 /100

Graphics

70.0

Gameplay

85.0

Story

90.0

"Hell is Us takes place in the 90s and features a grounded aesthetic juxtaposed with unearthly entities called Hollow Walkers"

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80.0 /100

Graphics

30.0

Gameplay

30.0

Story

30.0

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