Hexbound is a single-player action RPG with free bundled realms and local AI creation for realms, gear and skills. Creation uses the game's supported asset library and systems, with a preview before you keep a design.
Supergiant describes Hades as an action roguelike built around escaping the Underworld, with its own authored world and combat progression.
Hexbound's creation workflow is the meaningful distinction. Pick Hades if its authored setting and combat appeal to you; pick Hexbound if shaping a local world is part of what you want from a game. This is a workflow comparison, not a performance benchmark.
Comparison based on current official descriptions, not hands-on testing of the competing product. Prices, subscription eligibility and feature availability can change.