Hell Is Us
September 4, 2025
Critic Score
77.3
29 critic reviews
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Critic Reviews (29)
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. …"
Read original review"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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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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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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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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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."
Read original reviewGraphics
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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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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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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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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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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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 …"
Read original review""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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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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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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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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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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70.0
Gameplay
30.0
Story
85.0
"The dark side of humanity drives the entire experience."
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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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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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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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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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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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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."
Read original review"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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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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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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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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