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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel Core i3-10100F Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050 Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible

Hay! One Billion!

Mixed reception
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Released October 16, 2026
sample: 149 reviews posted after launch (68 AI-classified)
58/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 65 % · 149 reviews (« Mixed »)
➡️ Stable reception — recent reviews (30d): 64% positive vs 62% overall (153 recent reviews)
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Most players put down controllers just as the mid-game approaches, leaving behind a trail of mixed impressions with a 65 percent positive rating across 149 reviews since launch. The initial hook is undeniable for those sticking around between two and ten hours, but underlying friction ultimately caps the journey.

What it's about: Vous avez fait tomber votre aiguille préférée… dans une grange qui contient exactement un milliard de brins de foin. Fouillez à mains nues et trouvez des pièces pour acheter des outils, accélérer vos recherches et retrouver votre aiguille !

In-game

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« Jeu fun mais assez consommant en batterie et lag parfois à cause de la quantité de paille. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 3 h played
« le jeu était pas ouf a la sortie (pas assez d'améliorations) mais la je le trouve bcp plus optimiser je recommande »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 6 h played
« I had no expectations, but somehow was blown away by the skill tree, nice aesthetic and satisfying gameplay. took me a few hours to understand that this is the best game of the year. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 3 h played
« Definitely top ten most ridiculous, pointless, stupid games I've ever played. Loved every minute of it. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played
« It may be a "rip off" but it still kept me entertained for 5 hours! 9/10 needs more hay »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 5 h played
« I thought 1 Billion is big. Seems not at all. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 3 h played
« I liked the game first 30 min then nothing new at all , you need to add more upgrades and tools !! »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 4 h played
« As many have said this is a knock-of trying to cash in on someone else's marketing. To bad its a short but fun loop that could have made an of game. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 4 h played
« I always want to give these type of games a try but this one is just not there. The progression is so lineal I actually just got bored. Seeing what is coming up next and the lack of gave me no motivation. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 0 h played
« I dont often do reviews but this was horrible. 1/4 into the stack the upgrades stop and you are stuck with a crappy burner for the last 3/4 of the map. Still completed and no new content or upgrades so a 2nd run is not happening. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 6 h played
« dang game dont even start bro. asked for refund »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 0 h played
« Best 63 minutes of my life!!!! »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played

In players' words

« Jeu fun mais assez consommant en batterie et lag parfois à cause de la quantité de paille. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 3 h played
« I liked the game first 30 min then nothing new at all , you need to add more upgrades and tools !! »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 4 h played
« le jeu était pas ouf a la sortie (pas assez d'améliorations) mais la je le trouve bcp plus optimiser je recommande »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 6 h played
« As many have said this is a knock-of trying to cash in on someone else's marketing. To bad its a short but fun loop that could have made an of game. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 4 h played
« I had no expectations, but somehow was blown away by the skill tree, nice aesthetic and satisfying gameplay. took me a few hours to understand that this is the best game of the year. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 3 h played
« I always want to give these type of games a try but this one is just not there. The progression is so lineal I actually just got bored. Seeing what is coming up next and the lack of gave me no motivation. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 0 h played
« Definitely top ten most ridiculous, pointless, stupid games I've ever played. Loved every minute of it. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played
« I dont often do reviews but this was horrible. 1/4 into the stack the upgrades stop and you are stuck with a crappy burner for the last 3/4 of the map. Still completed and no new content or upgrades so a 2nd run is not happening. »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 6 h played
« It may be a "rip off" but it still kept me entertained for 5 hours! 9/10 needs more hay »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 5 h played
« dang game dont even start bro. asked for refund »
👎 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 0 h played
« I thought 1 Billion is big. Seems not at all. »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 3 h played
« Best 63 minutes of my life!!!! »
👍 anonymous review · Oct 2026 · 1 h played

Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
57 % pos · n=60
Content / longevity
40 % pos · n=20
Performance
17 % pos · n=12
Value for money
83 % pos · n=6
Multiplayer
50 % pos · n=6
Stability / bugs
0 % pos · n=2
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=1
Graphics / art
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay6034026
Content / longevity208012
Performance12219
Value for money6501
Multiplayer6303
Stability / bugs2002
Story / writing1100
Graphics / art1100

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 4.5 h on median; those who dislike it: 2.1 h.

🪤 46 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
33 % (n=36)
2-10h
74 % (n=103)
10-25h
90 % (n=10)

💶 Price history

€4.42€4.97€5.53€6.09€6.65€4.92

Steam price tracked automatically since Oct 28, 2026 · All-time low: €4.92 (Oct 28, 2026)

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

10,4 % Moderate

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 30 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 77,1 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Core mechanics hook medium-term players, backed by 74 positive mentions out of 103 in the 2 to 10 hour playtime bracket.
  • Dedicated engagement among veterans is solid, yielding 9 positive mentions out of 10 for those playing between 10 and 25 hours.
  • Pricing sits well with supporters, gathering 5 positive mentions out of 6.
  • Upgrades and progression systems drive the engagement, with 7 and 5 specific keyword citations respectively.

Weaknesses

  • Overall gameplay divides the community significantly, registering 34 positive mentions alongside 26 negative ones out of 60 total remarks.
  • Content depth falls short for a chunk of the audience, showing 8 positive mentions and 12 negative mentions out of 20.
  • Technical issues drag down the experience, resulting in 9 negative mentions out of 12 for performance.
  • Early drop-offs are steep, with very low satisfaction for refunds and quick tests under two hours where only 12 out of 36 reviews are positive.

Who is it for?

Curious indie enthusiasts seeking a short, casual diversion who do not mind rough performance edges.

Is Hay! One Billion! worth it in 2026?

Player opinion is split: 65% of 149 Steam reviews are positive (player score 58/100). Most-praised strength: Core mechanics hook medium-term players, backed by. Current price: 6,15€.

Verdict

Hay! One Billion! delivers brief, amusing bursts of progression before its thin content and technical stumbles become too prominent. With a 65 percent approval rating across 149 post-release reviews, it functions best as a light pastime rather than a deep investment.

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Hay! One Billion!: 58/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

Most frequent keywords

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