Jötunnslayer: Hordes of Hel Steam Charts & Stats

Good game. It should be called '1000 ways to lose and not die'. The game is tuned to the 'Revenant' (Archer) character; everyone else is inferior.

Very good game, polished, nice graphics, entertaining; would recommend, especially when on sale.

Still a rough product, but it has a lot more pros than cons. It has a great foundation but class balance is a bit wonky. Expect more updates and patches to fix up the balance problems.

Solid level of difficulty late game. Decent amount of build customization. Can't wait for more content to pour money into.

You want to know what real satisfaction feels like? It's walking into a battlefield with nothing but a blade and a smile, and leaving it painted in ash and blood. Jotunnslayer isn’t a game. It’s a declaration. A middle finger to every soft, padded, hand-holding excuse of a game that thinks players need to be coddled. This one throws you into Hel’s backyard, slams the gates shut, and says: “Let’s see what you’re made of.” And me? I thrive in that. The enemies don’t sneak up on you. They come in waves, massive, howling monstrosities that were probably nightmares in another life. They think they’re predators. They think they’re the apex. Until I show up. Then they realize what a real apex looks like. And it’s not some frostbitten giant swinging a bone club. It’s me. Every weapon in this game hits like it matters. It’s not just hack and slash, it’s punishment. It’s justice. You don’t fight to survive. You fight to assert dominance. And every swing, every kill, is just you reminding the world that it belongs to you. There’s no stealth. No pointless diplomacy. No moral compass. Just violence, fury, and the firepower to reshape the battlefield however you damn well please. Finally, something that understands that raw, unchecked power is beautiful. The more enemies the game throws at me, the better I feel. I want the chaos. I want their champions. I want their gods. I want their last hopes crawling through the snow, only to find me waiting. And when they fall, and they always fall, I look to the sky and say, “Is that all?” Because I don’t run. I don’t bleed. I don’t lose. This world doesn’t scare me. It needs me. Without me, it’s just another frozen wasteland full of mindless creatures and forgotten myths. With me? It becomes a theater of annihilation.

As per some other reviews - there's a lot of stuff going-on but it doesn't come together in a way which is fun to play YET The game itself is quite disjointed - LOTS of levelling up - LOTS of choices - not all of which are that helpful - I'd like fewer choices which are more impactful. Levels also have Objectives which get REALLY boring REALLY quickly - they clearly exist to force you into moving around but the combat should do that - I don't need to be picking Mushrooms and other nonsense - thanks It also DESPERATELY needs someone to make some decent sound effects - the combat feels weak and it's mostly down to lack of crunchy/thuddy/explodey noises I think!! I will keep an eye - it's promising but the elements don't really fit togther YET

I despise mechanics that are "get something good but with a penalty". Takes the fun out of power ups. Combat in general isn't satisfying.

Bit boring and mundane compared to similar titles in the genre.

Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel is a gripping roguelike arena slasher that throws players into a vivid and brutal reimagining of Norse mythology. Developed with high production values and a clear appreciation for both action and atmosphere, it places players in the role of warriors battling across mythic realms like Niflheim and Muspelheim, fighting off relentless hordes and towering bosses in an attempt to hold back the forces of chaos. Though still in Early Access, the game already delivers a compelling loop of survival, build-crafting, and god-powered carnage that makes each run feel intense and rewarding. Each level immerses players in an environment steeped in thematic detail. Niflheim, for example, offers blinding snowstorms and skeletal enemies, while Muspelheim is a realm of flowing lava and fire-born beasts. These visual backdrops aren’t just cosmetic—they shape how players move and fight, adding danger and strategy to each zone. Though only two realms are currently available, they provide enough variation to keep the action feeling fresh, especially as different enemy types and arena hazards emerge with every wave. Combat is the core focus, and it’s executed with polish and flair. Players choose from a growing roster of unique hero classes, such as the shield-wielding Berserker or the long-range Seeress, each with distinct skills and playstyles. As runs progress, players collect god blessings—passive and active abilities granted by figures like Thor, Loki, or Freya—that drastically alter how each character handles the escalating threats. These divine powers combine with relics and skill modifiers, allowing for deep build customization. Whether you’re summoning lightning wolves or detonating healing explosions, each run becomes a new strategic experiment in destruction. The gameplay loop thrives on its balance of moment-to-moment action and long-term progression. Gold collected during a run can be spent on upgrading classes and gods, while rarer crystals unlock new weapons and blessings. Even failed runs push the player forward, giving each session a sense of purpose. Timed objectives and boss encounters break up the standard enemy waves, requiring quick thinking and adaptation as the pressure steadily ramps up. Visually, the game impresses with sharp, stylized character models and detailed effects. Attacks feel weighty, skills explode with color and force, and the environments are dynamic without becoming overwhelming. The audio work complements the visuals well—gritty battle sounds, otherworldly music, and ambient effects all contribute to the immersion. That said, some areas suffer from minor performance hiccups, especially during large-scale battles or graphically intense events, and these technical bumps occasionally pull you out of the otherwise immersive flow. While the game currently lacks the full variety expected from a finished roguelike—only two realms are playable, and god skills are limited to specific builds—it lays a solid foundation. The path forward looks promising, with additional realms, gods, and multiplayer support already confirmed for future updates. Community feedback has been mixed in tone but generally positive, with many praising the visuals and customization while calling for better balance and performance tuning. Overall, Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel stands out in a crowded genre by combining deep build systems with an artfully realized mythological setting and strong combat mechanics. It’s not yet a fully complete experience, but what’s available offers a solid blend of chaos and strategy that rewards both action fans and theorycrafters. For players who love roguelikes with style, weighty progression, and a mythic edge, this game is already a worthy addition—and it’s only going to get better. Rating: 8/10

While this game both looks and plays nicely, it suffers from a problem that plagues a lot of different survivor-likes. RNG Pools. RNG pools randomize which bonuses appear at each level-up. You can re-roll and banish to adjust your results to try to get something to your liking. However this pool is booty. In typical bullet heavens, you have just a simple drop pool which typically self adjusts (slightly) to options you had picked previously, but in this game you first choose which God, and then said God shows the options for you to choose. Not only do you need the correct God to appear for which you are building around (which happens so rarely), you ALSO need the correct options to drop from the respective God. I usually just found myself choosing skills mindlessly because the point of building is lost when you only get to pick one skill from one specific tree and NEVER get to level it over time because it never appeared again. Which brings me to my second issue. The problem of the skill tree. Like in other survivors games, you can allocate skillpoints after rounds to enhance certain things for your character. The problem here is MOST of the upgrades apply to specific skills. So essentially, you are going to spend points to upgrade skills which have a high chance you will never see in a run. All of this makes, build options, useless. Skill investment, pointless. You would need upwards of 20 or so banish and re-rolls to make anything even remotely work in this game.