
Take up the role of the Hell Governor and embrace the challenge of welcoming souls who perished in major, historically real human disaster. Build your city, manage your resources while defending the chaos from demons who steal and kill your folks....and also that GIANT TITAN lurking around.
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As Hell’s Governor, your task isn’t just building a city—it’s transforming chaos into order in a realm ruled by sin. Here, every decision and every soul counts.
In this city builder, you’ll craft an infernal hell city from the remnants of despair, balancing limited resources while harnessing the power of lost souls. Navigate the dark challenges inspired by the seven deadly sins and confront colossal titans that guard the underworld’s secrets. Each mission dives deep into lore and tests your strategic skills, as every failure paves the way for your resurgence.
Every cycle through the underworld teaches you something new: past mistakes become future strengths, and each new attempt brings you closer to building a legacy that defies eternal damnation. Focusing on immersive storytelling and dynamic gameplay, The HELL challenges you to reshape a realm where every structure tells a story of sin, suffering, and ultimate redemption.
Your dominion spans centuries. Souls arrive from humanity’s most catastrophic moments—from the chilling Fimbulwinter of ancient Nordic legends to the devastating Great Kanto Earthquake of Japan, and disasters ranging from the early 600-700 AD to the 18th century. In this launch, experience seven immersive missions that shape the very fabric of your underworld:
Dancing Plates of Kanto, Japan ( 1923 ) [Earthquake]
Broken Vein of Krakatoa, Indonesia ( 1883 ) [Volcano Eruption]
Witching Hour of Aztec, South America ( 1540 ) [Plague]
Stolen Sun of Northern Scandinavia ( 536 ) [Severe Cold]
Cracked Lips of Ancient Egypt ( 1200bc ) [Drought]
Wet Dream of Ancient Mesopotamia ( 3500bc ) [Flood]
Topsy Turvy of __________________ [Time]
Each mission is defined by its unique setting and features a formidable Titan and a narrative intricately tied to one of the seven deadly sins. Every map offers a distinct experience and challenge, ensuring no two missions are alike.
Unlike traditional city builders focused solely on population growth, The HELL challenges you to process these souls into Sinners—the essential workforce that fuels your hell city. As souls burst into your environment through the gaping maw of a Titan, they scatter and converge at a monumental structure known as The Purgatoria. Here, the raw, wandering spirits are queued for transformation, eventually forming the backbone of your infernal labor force. And when disaster strikes, feel the earthquake as the screen shakes, immersing you in the raw power of the underworld.
Before transformation, all souls are held in a designated area known as The Wait. This space is subdivided into three distinct zones—The Wait: Fire, The Wait: Ice, and the Blood Hall—each influencing the eventual form of the souls as they are processed. Here, every soul patiently awaits its fate, adding depth and strategy to your transformation process.
Resource management is key to building a thriving infernal hell city. As Hell’s Governor, you will strategically harness and utilize four primary resources—Blood, Waste, Cries, and Fears—to keep your city functioning and expand your dark domain. These resources are generated through specific buildings, and each serves a unique purpose:
Blood: Powers your city, maintaining its infrastructure and ensuring that everything runs smoothly.
Waste: The raw material necessary for construction and city development.
Cries: Used to nurture the Dreadful Tree, which unlocks new technologies and strategic options to enhance your city’s capabilities.
Fears: Required for invoking the power of the Seven Deadly Sins and unlocking new abilities to aid you in managing chaos.
Managing these resources effectively is vital for building your hell city, defending your city, and maintaining order in the face of the titanic forces that threaten to tear everything apart.
Moreover, you can monitor your resource flow—resources from mining and hauling are stored in your warehouse, making them readily available for construction and other operations.
Additionally, souls come in three distinct colors:
Blue Souls: These are the calm, obedient souls that satisfy your city's basic needs, patiently waiting to be transformed into Sinners or soldiers.
Yellow Souls: These souls are restless and nearly angry, signaling that they are ready to be processed as soon as sufficient space is available.
Red Souls: These are volatile and enraged. When fully incensed, they transform into sadists—ruthless entities that will steal resources and eliminate your valuable units.
And in moments of desperation, you may also gain random resources by sacrificing available units, such as Sinners or Soldiers.
Your hell city is never at rest. Dark forces and unpredictable chaos constantly threaten to unravel your domain. To counter these dangers, you can transform your sinners into specialized defenders—think of them as your infernal guardians.
These heroes can protect key buildings, calm unruly energies, and actively fend off emerging threats. Imagine your ordinary souls becoming swift, relentless protectors of your realm, standing as a bulwark against the encroaching darkness. By continually evolving and adapting your defensive strategy, you ensure that your city remains a bastion of order and strength amidst the eternal chaos of Hell.
To counter internal chaos, you can transform idle Sinners into specialized units:
Sentries: Act as guardians in your buildings to deter resource-stealing Shallow.
Sirens: Soothe agitated souls, reducing internal unrest.
Stalkers: Hunt and eliminate both Slitters and Shallows that threaten your order.
Unlock the full potential of your role as Hell’s Governor by activating unique skills tied to the Seven Deadly Sins in the Pandemonium. Each sin grants you a distinct ability that can dramatically influence your strategy and the fate of your hell city. Additionally, use the advanced Dreadful Tree technology to boost your city's performance and unlock valuable upgrades.
The Hell introduces a brand-new mode: Endless Mode. A casual, endless sandbox mode where you build a city in Hell. Start from nothing, grow your base, send tribute, and stack powerful passive cards. There is no ending—only infinite growth and ever-growing madness.

Every run begins with an empty hellscape. Place your first buildings, manage limited resources, and decide your early strategy. No presets, no safety nets, just you and a blank map in Hell.

Expand your base into a complex, chaotic city. Chain production, optimize space, and push your city to their limits. Watch your city grow bigger, messier, and stronger over time.

Hell demands tribute. Sacrifice resources to unlock passive cards and access greater power. Earn roguelike card choices that permanently affect your run. Stack powerful passives, discover broken synergies, and shape your city’s identity. Every choice changes how the game plays.
There is no final goal. Play at your own pace, experiment freely, and see how massive and broken your city can become. Perfect for relaxed play or pushing absurd builds.
Will you rise above the chaos and forge a legacy in the flames of damnation? Or will the relentless tide of souls and the dark allure of sin overwhelm you?

So many souls, the imminent threat of a Titan and a taboo.
The HELL welcomes your soul.
" You Only Live Twice " - Hell Governor #13580
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While i enjoy this game it dives head first in the game with small tutorial but if you still don't know really what happening things can get out of hand really quickly and buildings will stop producing one thing another thing will stop producing or you can build certain buildings. and there alot of stopping and starting due to events. Having seen this at pax i enjoyed the vibe and look of it but it will take some time to get handle of the game
The HELL was a fascinating experience—it’s my first time managing Hell itself in a city-building game. It demands careful attention and strategic thinking to balance the population and manage all kinds of resources needed to expand and strengthen your domain.
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Languages: English*, Simplified Chinese, Japanese, Russian, Traditional Chinese, German, Polish*languages with full audio support
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Game is pretty fun. Indeed challenging and brutal when you make mistakes. I do love the design and the aesthetic you got going on and the city building is pretty fun, I don't however like how fast it goes to episode 1 where you have to manage EVERYTHING Gotta tribute to the heavens or lose sinners Earthquake happens, tombs and buildings destroyed. Plus, the blood paths Can only do 24 resources, after you upgrade to level 2. Can now do 30, but can't upgrade it again to go up. Then you start sacrificing to the titan to calm it down, at the same time. Stuff gets destroyed, tribute kills your sinners. It absolutely makes you pay attention and focus. But it can also just be frustrating at times. Was a fun game, I appreciate the key I was given and I made a video on it. It ain't for me. But I know some people would like the challenging aspect of it!
Bought it on impulse because of the trailer, stayed because I actually wanted to prove I could survive in Hell. The soundtrack gives me chills, and the sense of accomplishment after hours of chaos is real. Not perfect, but absolutely memorable.
Overall the game is still pretty early in the stages, have some flaws, but still fun! If I were to give my honest opinion, I think the narrative element gives the game more depth and purpose behind actions, which is pretty neat. I was indeed enticed to continue as the story progresses, each choices made did majorly affect what happens in the next part! The graphics is nostalgic, reminds me of those old PS games, simplistic yet defined. For a city building sim, it can be a little fast paced, but I personally still enjoyed it! That being said, issues definitely still exist (after all, it is still in early access so I look forward to see iterations soon!). One of the biggest flaw for me is the inability to disable the tutorial phase completely. Why would I want that? I played through 3 runs, each getting better but always being handicapped at certain parts of the game. This means certain functions (such as the upgrade system for buildings) could not happen unless I finish the previous step. This meant I couldn't have the freedom of managing the buildings and was forced to go through the tutorial again and again. The second thing i noticed that was initially a nuisance but eventually becoming an issue is the inability to remove / destroy the already broken buildings. This meant those areas are no longer available to be repurposed for other usage. (IF this is suppose to be a thing, then to me it doesn't feel fluid as a city building sim, but it is my personal opinion) All in all, would recommend to play but if you are a person who prefers slower paced building OR prefer to play when certain features are implemented in the future, then I suggest you wait for more updates! Looking forward to see what's to come~
WOW. this game is so interesting especially the endless mode. is actually criminal that this game is under my radar so for long. A true city builder .... going oplay more to see more of this TITAN boss
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It's very rare that I leave a review because, to be honest, I only ever read the first one or two top rated reviews and that's enough for me to decide on a game, so I don't think anyone will read my musings. However, The HELL deserves one of my rare rambling reviews. This game has the perfect mix of city builder, story growth, plus carnage to throw you off track and keep you entertained. Yes, the instant karma and destruction of your hard-earned hellscape because you made one mistake several moves ago drives you crazy. Yes, the fact that you can't do a proper save and have to start each level again when you screw up is irritating. But it's the good kind of irritating and annoyance. It's the kind that makes you scream at the screen in sheer agony, and then click start again. Graphics are okay to incredible (depending on element), sound I can't comment on because I turn sound off or on low on most games, movement around the screen can be a bit clunky (I wish I could rotate the map. Am I missing something or is this really not possible?) overall though, who cares? The actual game, the challenge and the storyline are gripping. Oh the emotions when you finally achieve a level! Bliss! You know you've got there through skill and commitment. There are 7 levels, I am only on level 2 after 13 hours of play. I have screamed "I blew up hell again!" over and over again in those 13 hours. It's worth every penny and the updates keep coming, so it's only getting better and better. I can honestly say, this is in my top 5 games of all time. I love every second playing it, even the frustration and the countless times I have blown up hell thanks to one misplaced choice at the start. Bloody love it. 5/5
My first review, ever, since I joined Steam back in 2009. I brought the game on a whim and I have to say, even in the current state, it's one of the best City Builders I've ever played! Whilst the game throws you into the deep end, and things will go wrong, quickly, I actually enjoyed being defeated and having to restart and rethink my strategy. The soundtrack and atmosphere is amazing and I really loved the Art style. A few things to polish but I have high hopes
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