17 'Hades' Memes You'll Enjoy To Death And Back

Classical mythologies have always been popular sources for memes, but the same logic means they also lend themselves well to video games. Greek mythology has a special level of popularity, with the Mediterranean deities and creatures inspiring games from God of War to Kid Icarus to God of War again.

The latest game based on Greek myth is Hades from celebrated indie developer Supergiant Games. Reviews and reactions have been happy about the punishing roguelike gameplay, with its varied and customizable challenges. The gameplay fits well with the story, which follows Zagreus, son of the titular god of the underworld, as he tries to fight his way back to the land of the living. For some reason, a video game about being trapped in the underworld has appealed to people online in 2020.

Of course, the real reason for Hades' popularity is largely due to the character design, which presents the Greek gods in a colorful, radically modernist style that's also pretty easy on the eyes — a perfect combination for Tumblr, not to mention memers of all stripes.