Get ready for hell: Hell is Us developers reveal details of complexity and "souls-like" mechanics

Get ready for a real challenge, as the developers from Rogue Factor have not only released a PC demo of their upcoming game Hell is Us, but also revealed details about the difficulty settings.

Here's What We Know

From the very beginning, you have three settings for combat: "Lenient, Balanced, and Mercyless, which affect enemy health, damage, and aggressiveness. Each of these can be adjusted separately, so if you prefer more aggressive enemies that don't hit as hard or those that deal near-fatal damage and have low health, go for it!

One of the most notable aspects is the Death Penalty. If you turn it on, Hell is Us turns into a Souls-like game. After death, all killed enemies and experience (XP) gained since the last save are reset.

Hell is Us comes out on 4 September (2025) on Xbox Series X/S, PlayStation 5, and PC.

Source: Steam