You Have to Win the Game
MetroidvaniaFree to PlayRetroPlatformerIndie2DPixel GraphicsDifficult

You Have to Win the Game

You Have to Win the Game is a free exploration platformer with a retro 1980s PC aesthetic.

Developer
Minor Key Games
Publisher
Minor Key Games
Release date
May 6, 2014
Platforms
Windows · macOS · Linux
AppID
286100

Is anyone still playing You Have to Win the Game?

Are people playing it now?

Barely: only 7 players right now. 75% above its 7-day average.

Observed 2026-11-11 06:02 UTC

Which languages?

Available in 1 languages.

What do players say?

92% of 5,730 reviews are positive. Steam rating: Very Positive.

How much is it in the United States store?

Free to play.

Playing now
7
24h peak
7
Reviews
Very Positive · 92% · 5,730 reviews
Price
Free to play

Recent news

No news in the last 30 days.

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Language support

English

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