Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel

Norse mythology horde-survivor roguelite centered on customizable hero builds

Games Farm, ARTillery · Published by Grindstone · Released Sep 3, 2025

Reviews: Very Positive; 82% of 7,770
Recent reviews: Very Positive; 89% of 64 in 30 days
Playing now: 112; right now
Steam Deck: Verified
Last update: 4 months ago; May 14, 2026

Free demo available, 3 playing it now: get the demo.

What is Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel?

An isometric horde-survivor action roguelite set in realms drawn from Norse mythology. You guide a hero through the gods’ trials, completing run objectives, choosing weapons and abilities, and fighting escalating waves and bosses. Persistent progression unlocks perks, skills, upgrades, and additional build options.

For you if...

+you enjoy Norse mythology and horde-survivor combat
+you like combining hero abilities, weapons, and god powers
+you want short runs suited to quick play sessions

Not for you if...

−you want extensive endgame content and long-term build depth
−you dislike repetitive runs with limited map and enemy variety

What players say

82% of 7,770 reviews are positive · 89% of 64 in the last 30 days

Players most often praise the Norse presentation, character art, boss fights, and accessible short runs. Common complaints focus on limited content, repetitive builds, and abilities that can feel less effective than basic attacks.

Screenshots and trailer

Jotunnslayer: Hordes of Hel system requirements

As published by the developer.

Minimum

OS: Windows 10 64bit
Processor: Intel® Core™ i7-6700 or AMD™ Ryzen 5 2600x
Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 960 or Intel® Arc™ A380
Memory: 8 GB RAM
Storage: 15 GB available space
DirectX: Version 11
Notes: System Requirements subject to change as development continues

PC version details

DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.

DRM: None declared on Steam
Controller: Full controller support
Platforms: Windows
Achievements: 38
Steam features: Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards

Steam Deck: Verified

All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
Shows Steam Deck controller icons
In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

Multiplayer and co-op

Languages

Text only: English, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Japanese, Korean, Slovak, Portuguese - Brazil, Russian.