Gates of Hades

In spring of 2023, we first heard of Pragmatic Play’s intention to release a Greek slot called Gates of Hades. It was supposed to continue the legacy of Gates of Olympus, a very unique and popular Greek slot from 2021. However, two years passed, we forgot about the game, and then in spring of 2025, we set out to rate a review a Greek-themed game called – you guessed it – Gates of Olympus. What follows is our comprehensive guide and review of the Gates of Hades online slot from 2025.

Pragmatic Play continues their Gates of slot campaign with the Gates of Hades slot. This time, they are focusing on Hades, the infamous god of the Underworld. This hellish slot experience is filled with mystical gems and artifacts of the realm of the dead in symbol form. The payouts are triggered by a cluster pay system rather than traditional paylines or scatter pays that the Gates of Olympus slot uses.

The game setup is a 6×6 grid with a highly volatile math model bolstered by 96.52% RTP. Players can win up to 10,000x – which is double the payout from 2023 and 2021 – using $0.20-$240 bets.

Some of the main features in the game are cluster wins, tumbles or cascading wins, Wild Multipliers, and Free Spins. There’s also the Feature Buy bonus.  Let us dive further into this Gates of Hades slot review for more details.

The gates of the underworld have been opened for the umpteenth time. However, this time, we are joining Hades in a quest to find mystical underworld artifacts. The game is visually stunning both in terms of the background and the symbol designs. As for the gameplay, players will be trying to land at least 8 identical symbols in adjacent positions to form winning clusters that deliver potent payouts.

There are 6 reels in total with 6 rows. The 6×6 grid hosts game icons that resemble those from the Gates of Olympus slot: gemstones and ancient artefacts. The symbols pay when found in clusters on the screen, and the more symbols you land, the higher your payout. The maximum payout is unlocked when you land at least 12 identical symbols. There are 9 of them in total with the 5 low-wins looking like gems and the 4 high-wins looking like ancient artifacts.

The overall gameplay feel reminds us a lot of Pragmatic Play’s previous release Mochimon. Albeit, Mochimon had a much lighter visual aesthetic and cluster pays. However, the structure of the gameplay loop is similar.

As for betting options, the player has access to a wagering range anywhere from $0.20 to $240. This bet ceiling is something we have come to expect from Pragmatic Play. Furthermore, you can customize the coin value in detail. The maximum you can win playing Gates of Hades is 10,000x the bet. But bear in mind that the slot comes with a 96.52% RTP value which is a decent slightly above-average number. Note that the volatility is set to high so expect high variance in payouts.

When it comes to regular paying symbols, the most common payouts will come from low paying symbols. The maximum you can win for the low-win symbols is 1.50x your bet. This is the highest payout for landing 12 gemstones (there are five types of gems on the reels). On the other hand, for the high-wins, the most you can win is 150x your bet for landing at least 12 crown symbols. That said, these wins are boosted by the fact that there are cascading wins in the game so let us look at those.

One final note is that players also have a betting option to Buy the bonus feature for 100x their bet.

The Gates of Hades slot by Pragmatic Play does not have many extra features and instead focuses on quality. The tumbling wins and wild multipliers are quite strong when they combine together and they appear both in the base game and free spins. Let us take a look at how they work.

Tumbles

This is the cascading wins feature that triggers after you score a cluster. Winning symbols will disappear and new ones will take their place for more potential wins. The tumble will continue until there are no more possible win combinations. All tumble wins are combined at the end for a final payout.

Wild Multipliers

Multiplier Wild symbols appear anywhere on the reels and can hit randomly during spins and tumbles. Their values can range from 1x to 100x. However, all Multiplier values that land on the grid are collected by the reel that they landed on. Moreover, if there is a winning cluster, the Multiplier atop the reels will apply to the win, increasing it to form a potentially very big win. Once the round is finished, the Multipliers are cleared from their position.

Free Spins

Land at least 3 scatter symbols to trigger 10 free spins. If you get 4, 5, or even 6, you will unlock more Spins, from 12, to 15 or 20, respectively.

With 6+ Scatters, you unlock the Super Spins, which are regular Spins but they come with a minimum Multiplier on Wilds of 10x.

During free spins, whenever multiplier symbols appear and the spin is a win, the multiplier value is collected. On the left, you can see the total value of all collected multipliers. For the entire free spins feature this total multiplier value will boost each win. The Multipliers do not reset between spins in Free Spins.  Furthermore, you can retrigger Free Spins. Landing 3, 4, 5, or 6+ or more scatters during the spins adds 5,7, 10, 12 new spins, too.

Feature Buy

If you want to speed up the process, you can buy Spins for 100x the stake.

You can play Gates of Hades on any device you want – mobile phone, tablet, laptop, PC, or whatever. If you opt for the mobile experience, there are two ways to access the game on mobile: browser-based playtime or a downloadable casino app.

If you choose the former, you can visit any casino that offers the game, log in/sign up and play directly from the browser. The good news is that there is no need to use any special browser, as any will do – Safari, Chrome, Opera, etc.

If you opt for an app, make sure you have enough storage. If you don’t, you won’t be able to download the app or have the app update itself later on.

Our recommendation is the browser-based method as it is the same as playing on desktop and requires no hassle from you. Apps, on the other hand, are great because everything is right there on the homepage with one simple tap.

But, ultimately it’s your personal preference.

Theme, Visuals & Sound

It’s a Greek slot, so the theme is Greek mythology. However, the game is far from being a simple Greek slot. Thematically, it’s a bit darker since it’s set in the Underground, with fire and lava being the main piece of décor.

Cerberus, demons, and Hades are present too, as they surround the reels. The grid is a 6×6 grid setup carved in stone that light up depending on the game features triggered.

All in all, a very fitting image for a game of its caliber.

Game symbols include a set of gems and ornaments, many of which you will recognize from Gates of Olympus. However, the new game design is far better than in the OG game, which is to be expected since there have been 4 years between the two releases.

Our Experience Playing Gates of Hades

We have to admit, we were a bit surprised to see that Gates of Hades took 2 years to reach the casinos. It is clear that Pragmatic Play changed many things in the game, probably to avoid players saying that it’s too much like its predecessor.

With the new changes, the game is far from being a Gates of Olympus copy, it’s more a game in its own right whose clear connection to the OG game adds a layer of charm, rather than annoyance.

All in all, it’s a decent game. It’s not as inventive as Gates of Olympus, but it’s a great addition to the ‘Gates of’ game series.

How we Rate Games

One of the main things we consider when rating games is innovation. Safety and fairness are right there as well, as responsible gaming is a key priority.

The idea we follow is to make sure the game is both safe and visually stimulating, offering a full package that lets players immerse in the experience without worrying about losing money or getting scammed.

It all comes down to this:

• Gameplay
• Innovation
• Mobile performance
• Fairness and security

Since slots are mass-produced today, it’s not that easy to ensure innovation like it was possible a couple years of ago. Pragmatic Play, as one of the leaders in slot-making, is a great example of that. They release up to 4 games per month, which is an incredible volume in itself, but their games are often amalgamations of other games and not creative enough.

Gates of Hades is, for all intents and purposes, a unique game that is not a copy of any other release. It’s clearly inspired by Gates of Olympus, but it’s not a copy – the two games possess completely different features and mechanics.

The innovative mechanics affect gameplay, which is ultimately very pleasant and enjoyable. Gates of Hades is also a marvel on mobile devices, deliver potent gameplay on screens of all sizes. It’s a well-rounded product that embodies everything Pragmatic Play stands for and does that excellently.