With our guides and walkthroughs for Hell is Us, you’ll find your way even without a map, master the tough combat, and crack the hardest puzzles.
Hell is Us is a dark action-adventure that deliberately leaves out comfort features like minimaps, waypoints, or fast travel. Instead, you’ll face tactical melee combat, a mysterious story, and a unique approach to exploration. In our overview, you’ll find all the key info, tips, and solutions for the game.
- This article will be updated continuously as we add new guides — so check back often.
Hell is Us: The essentials
In Hell is Us, you play as Rémi, who returns to his war-torn homeland to uncover the truth about his past. Along the way, he encounters supernatural creatures, political strife, and a world full of secrets. The story unfolds gradually through encounters, found objects, and observations—NPC dialogue provides clues, but there are no classic quest markers. Combat also demands precise stamina management and tactical play.
- Want to know if the game is right for you? Check out our article Before You Buy Hell is Us: What You Need to Know
Release, Preload & Platforms
Hell is Us launches September 4, 2025, for PC, PS5, and Xbox Series X|S. Deluxe Edition owners can start playing as early as September 1.
- Preload times, system requirements, and file size can be found in our guide Hell is Us: Preload Times for PS5, Xbox, PC, System Requirements & File Size.
- For a breakdown of all editions and details, check out our guide Hell is Us Release: All Info on Launch, Story & Gameplay.
Hell is Us: Combat & Gameplay Settings Guides
To get the most out of the game, you’ll want to tweak a few options. Tutorials and auto-aim assist are especially useful early on to help you find your footing. You can also fine-tune the difficulty—including an optional death penalty modifier.
- Our guide Hell is Us: The Settings You Absolutely Need to Adjust shows you which gameplay, camera, and graphics options deliver the best experience.
Technical Info & Performance
Whether on PC, console, or handheld, Hell is Us runs smoothly across platforms. On PS5 and Xbox Series X you can expect a steady 60 FPS, while 4K settings on PC demand more powerful hardware. The game is also set to be optimized for Steam Deck soon and can be streamed via GeForce Now.
- For more on performance, see our tech check Hell is Us Performance: How It Runs on PC, Xbox, PS5 & PS5 Pro.
Playtime & Content
How long the adventure takes depends heavily on your playstyle. Rogue Factor designer Simon Girard has already given us an idea of how many hours you’ll spend in Hell is Us.
- All the details can be found in our guide Hell is Us Playtime: How Many Hours the Dark Action Adventure Takes.
Trophy Guide for Hell is Us
There are 41 trophies in total—from bronze to platinum. To earn them all, you’ll need to solve every mystery, track down NPCs, collect relics, and close every time loop. There’s no trophy tied to difficulty settings.
- Our article Hell is Us Trophy Guide: How to Unlock Every Achievement in Hadea shows you how to hit 100 percent completion.
Puzzle & Quest Solutions
Hell is Us throws plenty of tough puzzles your way. These guides show you how to solve them:
- Watcher’s Nest puzzle: How to place the emblems correctly and uncover key relics – Hell is Us: Watcher’s Nest – How to Solve the Emblem Puzzle
- Door code in the blacksmith’s house: How to find the six-digit combination and unlock new glyphs – Hell is Us: Crack the Blacksmith’s Door Code – Solution
