70
Jotunnslayer is, first and foremost, perhaps the most visually striking Vampire Survivors clone, set against an appealing Nordic backdrop. Unfortunately, the game as a whole lacks the polish it deserves. Individual abilities are so powerful that they rarely demand strategic thought. Still, the title guides players through worlds that differ mechanically and feature engaging boss encounters. Once these worlds are completed, however, the experience loses momentum, as the endless mode barely functions.
85
Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel doesn’t break the mold when it comes to swarm survivor games, but it doesn’t have to. It offers plenty of replayability, and addictive gameplay that will keep you coming back for more. Plus, if you love norse mythology, then this game is steeped in it.
75
Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel stands out in an overcrowded bullet heaven landscape by blending fast-paced action with a structured system of classes, divine abilities, and permanent upgrades. Its Norse mythology setting isn’t just a visual choice but a thematic backbone that gives coherence to every run. The gameplay is rewarding, with enough variety to keep players engaged, even if progression can feel slow and objectives tend to repeat over time. Boss fights, especially in the later realms, deliver intensity and tactical depth, while the overall balance between chaos and strategy makes each session meaningful. Not every run feels memorable, but the game offers enough substance to position itself as one of the more distinctive and ambitious roguelikes of recent years.
7
Nice graphics, locations and character sadly this doesnt cut it in this day and age. The whole game feels kinda disjointed and not very well thought through to the end. I cant quite put my finger on it but something is off with the time you are forced to invest and the seemingly random and slow progression.
7
Great graphics,optimization and price. It also has good replayability.
It would be good to add more locations and characters, to make locations more unique and thoughtful.
Adding a storyline that would continue through all the locations would also help make this game on a whole new level.
But in general it is good, especially for its price.
4
A great game, great mechanics, great graphics, great powers but completely ruined for a couple of reasons. A compulsory timer per level. Who does that in this age? You can't enjoy the fight and instead need to rush. Random god powers. There are 6 gods and every time you level up you have to randomly choose between them. And for each god a random power. Throws the entire strategy out of the window. You can level up these god powers slightly with points you earn but never properly level them up. Now, combine this mess with a level cap of 40 and all these things combine together in the mechanics creating a serious mess. You're basically now sitting on garbage that could have once been a really really great game!
Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel
Released On:
Sep 3, 2025
Metascore
Generally Favorable
79
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Mixed or Average
7.0
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Sep 3, 2025
90
While its mechanical satisfaction and feeling of power could use some work, Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel still serves as a solid entry into the survivors-like genre, being especially visually excellent and showing remarkable growth from its Early Access run.
Sep 11, 2025
85
Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel doesn’t break the mold when it comes to swarm survivor games, but it doesn’t have to. It offers plenty of replayability, and addictive gameplay that will keep you coming back for more. Plus, if you love norse mythology, then this game is steeped in it.
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41% Positive
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Jan 20, 2026
7
Nice graphics, locations and character sadly this doesnt cut it in this day and age. The whole game feels kinda disjointed and not very well thought through to the end. I cant quite put my finger on it but something is off with the time you are forced to invest and the seemingly random and slow progression.
Dec 26, 2025
7
Great graphics,optimization and price. It also has good replayability.
It would be good to add more locations and characters, to make locations more unique and thoughtful.
Adding a storyline that would continue through all the locations would also help make this game on a whole new level.
But in general it is good, especially for its price.
Sep 4, 2025
85
Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel is fast and mostly good fun, especially for anyone who’s looking for a new survival action experience that understands the genre’s core appeal. The heroes play very differently, and the game features a ton of godly powers to choose from, leading to many builds, some of them impressively overpowered. The Norse theme fits the mechanics well, although the enemy designs, other than the bosses, are relatively uninspired. Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel doesn’t try to be revolutionary in any way, but its mix of atmosphere and gameplay is solid, and it’s very easy to spend hours testing build ideas and learning boss patterns.
Sep 7, 2025
75
Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel stands out in an overcrowded bullet heaven landscape by blending fast-paced action with a structured system of classes, divine abilities, and permanent upgrades. Its Norse mythology setting isn’t just a visual choice but a thematic backbone that gives coherence to every run. The gameplay is rewarding, with enough variety to keep players engaged, even if progression can feel slow and objectives tend to repeat over time. Boss fights, especially in the later realms, deliver intensity and tactical depth, while the overall balance between chaos and strategy makes each session meaningful. Not every run feels memorable, but the game offers enough substance to position itself as one of the more distinctive and ambitious roguelikes of recent years.
Sep 2, 2025
75
Brave warriors raised by Slovak developers and with the support of the Norse gods set out among monsters and gigantic Jotuns. If you are a fan of auto battler games, Jotunnslayer might entertain you. Although somewhere above it stands Achilles: Survivor, which has somewhat richer content, extra gameplay elements and half the price tag.
Oct 23, 2025
70
Jotunnslayer is, first and foremost, perhaps the most visually striking Vampire Survivors clone, set against an appealing Nordic backdrop. Unfortunately, the game as a whole lacks the polish it deserves. Individual abilities are so powerful that they rarely demand strategic thought. Still, the title guides players through worlds that differ mechanically and feature engaging boss encounters. Once these worlds are completed, however, the experience loses momentum, as the endless mode barely functions.
Sep 4, 2025
70
Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel is a roguelike bullet hell set in Norse mythology, where each twenty-minute run takes you through uniquely designed worlds with fitting enemies and missions. The gameplay offers variety through different classes and divine abilities, each with distinct combat styles and upgrade paths. While the game includes permanent upgrades and unlockable weapons, it lacks satisfying long-term rewards and progression tracking. As a result, it may not sustain long play sessions, but it's still an enjoyable game to play in short bursts.
Nov 15, 2025
4
A great game, great mechanics, great graphics, great powers but completely ruined for a couple of reasons. A compulsory timer per level. Who does that in this age? You can't enjoy the fight and instead need to rush. Random god powers. There are 6 gods and every time you level up you have to randomly choose between them. And for each god a random power. Throws the entire strategy out of the window. You can level up these god powers slightly with points you earn but never properly level them up. Now, combine this mess with a level cap of 40 and all these things combine together in the mechanics creating a serious mess. You're basically now sitting on garbage that could have once been a really really great game!
Sep 12, 2025
0
Mal equilibrado y terrible a la hora de mejorar los personajes. Abusa demasiado de la paciencia del jugador. Espero que lo parcheen en un futuro, yo no volvere a jugarlo.
SummaryJotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel is a gripping roguelike horde arena survival 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 ... Read More
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- PC
- Xbox Series X
- PlayStation 5
Initial Release Date:Sep 3, 2025
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