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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows10 Processeur : Intel® Core ™ i7-10750H 2.60GHz-5.00GHz Mémoire vive : 16 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 1660 Ti with Max-Q design DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Windows Compatible Audio Device

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows10 Processeur : 13th Gen Intel® Core ™ i5-13400F 2.50 GHz Mémoire vive : 32 GB de mémoire Graphiques : NVIDIA® GeForce® RTX 3060 Ti DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 2 GB d'espace disque disponible Carte son : Windows Compatible Audio Device

HOLE

Niche cult favorite
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Released November 28, 2024
sample: 452 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
92/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 94 % · 3,832 reviews (« Very Positive »)
4,99€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

Players sink deep into HOLE with 121 positive mentions out of 121 in the 10-25 hour bracket alone, driving a 94 percent overall positive rating across 3832 reviews. Action enthusiasts find themselves instantly hooked by the tight loop, though post-launch reception sits steadily at 93 percent positive from 452 sampled reviews.

What it's about: Casual & Hard FPS. Be careful with jam.

In-game

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« Jeu incroyable ! Ultra simple à comprendre, mais assez difficile et angoissant honnêtement. Il manque juste un workshop en vrai :) »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 8 h played1
« Excellent, je recommande vivement. »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2025 · 6 h played1
« Potentially my all-time favourite FPS. Super tense and unforgiving. Deeply unsettling environments. Commitment to realism. I only wish I could experience it for the first time again! »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 13 h played1
« nobody's gonna read this anyways... so... i'm gay... »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 10 h played111
« game is nice, and it would be better if it was allowed to run at higher frame rates »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 3 h played1
« Absolute W of a game. It's like budget Tarkov, but solo and lower graphics. Gives me the same thrill, but less pain and suffering. Definitely worth the price of the two cans of Monster that I'm gonna slam tomorrow morning. »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 23 h played1
« Devs refuse to fix issues with integrated graphics making most levels completely unplayable, making the game itself unplayable beyond the first level »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 2 h played1
« Enemies see you before you even spawn and immediately shoot in your direction. If this shooter was meant to be challenging, it turned out to be more tedious and broken instead. I thought it was a hidden gem, but it’s just a hidden mess. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 0 h played1
« Needs third party software to work with dual monitors. »
👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 0 h played1
« Very badly optimized. I can see the potential but don't bother with it until they fix it »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 0 h played
« Fun little solo extraction shooter game with promising vibe, let down by poor performance and sever lack of content. Fine for a few hours, which the game is honest about, but still hard to genuinely recommend. »
👎 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 7 h played
« Outstanding, brilliant and super enjoyable, what's more to love in a gun FPS ? Jump in and learn by experience. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 16 h played1

In players' words

« Jeu incroyable ! Ultra simple à comprendre, mais assez difficile et angoissant honnêtement. Il manque juste un workshop en vrai :) »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 8 h played1
« Devs refuse to fix issues with integrated graphics making most levels completely unplayable, making the game itself unplayable beyond the first level »
👎 anonymous review · Jun 2026 · 2 h played1
« Excellent, je recommande vivement. »
👍 anonymous review · Apr 2025 · 6 h played1
« Enemies see you before you even spawn and immediately shoot in your direction. If this shooter was meant to be challenging, it turned out to be more tedious and broken instead. I thought it was a hidden gem, but it’s just a hidden mess. »
👎 anonymous review · Jul 2026 · 0 h played1
« Potentially my all-time favourite FPS. Super tense and unforgiving. Deeply unsettling environments. Commitment to realism. I only wish I could experience it for the first time again! »
👍 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 13 h played1
« Needs third party software to work with dual monitors. »
👎 anonymous review · May 2026 · 0 h played1
« nobody's gonna read this anyways... so... i'm gay... »
👍 anonymous review · May 2026 · 10 h played111
« Very badly optimized. I can see the potential but don't bother with it until they fix it »
👎 anonymous review · Aug 2025 · 0 h played
« game is nice, and it would be better if it was allowed to run at higher frame rates »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 3 h played1
« Fun little solo extraction shooter game with promising vibe, let down by poor performance and sever lack of content. Fine for a few hours, which the game is honest about, but still hard to genuinely recommend. »
👎 anonymous review · Nov 2025 · 7 h played
« Absolute W of a game. It's like budget Tarkov, but solo and lower graphics. Gives me the same thrill, but less pain and suffering. Definitely worth the price of the two cans of Monster that I'm gonna slam tomorrow morning. »
👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 23 h played1
« Outstanding, brilliant and super enjoyable, what's more to love in a gun FPS ? Jump in and learn by experience. »
👍 anonymous review · Sep 2025 · 16 h played1

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

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
91 % pos · n=154
Value for money
98 % pos · n=65
Content / longevity
30 % pos · n=46
Graphics / art
75 % pos · n=16
Performance
0 % pos · n=15
Stability / bugs
11 % pos · n=9
Audio / music
83 % pos · n=6
Story / writing
50 % pos · n=4
Multiplayer
25 % pos · n=4
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay154140410
Value for money656401
Content / longevity4614248
Graphics / art161213
Performance150213
Stability / bugs9126
Audio / music6501
Story / writing4211
Multiplayer4103

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 7.8 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.8 h.

🪤 54 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
59 % (n=46)
2-10h
96 % (n=269)
10-25h
99 % (n=121)
>25h
94 % (n=16)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Sep 2025 : 100% positive100SepNov 2025 : 87% positive87NovApr 2026 : 95% positive95AprMay 2026 : 87% positive87MayJun 2026 : 95% positive95JunJul 2026 : 93% positive93JulAug 2026 : 96% positive96Aug

% of positive reviews per month (months with ≥ 15 sample reviews).

💶 Price history

€3.99€4.36€4.74€5.11€5.49€4.49

Steam price tracked automatically since Aug 18, 2026 · All-time low: €4.49 (Aug 18, 2026)

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • The core gameplay drives the praise with 140 positive mentions out of 154.
  • Pricing satisfies the community overwhelmingly, shown by 64 positive mentions out of 65.
  • Visuals deliver a solid backdrop with 12 positive mentions out of 16.
  • Audio design earns approval through 5 positive mentions out of 6.

Weaknesses

  • Performance issues drag down the experience, marked by 13 negative mentions out of 15.
  • Technical glitches frustrate players, evidenced by 6 negative mentions out of 9.
  • Content depth draws mixed reactions, with 24 mixed mentions and 8 negative ones out of 46 total.

Who is it for?

Action fans looking for a fast, tactical solo experience who do not mind minor optimization bumps.

Is HOLE worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 94% of 3,832 Steam reviews are positive (player score 92/100). Most-praised strength: The core gameplay drives the praise. Current price: 4,99€.

Verdict

HOLE delivers an addictive, mechanics-driven action rush that easily justifies its cost despite noticeable optimization flaws. With enthusiastic engagement peaking past the ten-hour mark, it stands as a robust indie release for players craving pure tactical action.

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