A staggering 197 players with over 25 hours logged award this non-Euclidean journey a flawless 100 percent approval rating, cementing its status as a mathematical oddity that grips you long-term. Backed by 384 positive reviews out of the 400 sampled post-launch, this brain-bender turns hyperbolic geometry into an endlessly addictive quest.
What it's about: Time moves when you move in a truly non-Euclidean world
In-game
« No self-respecting exotic topology enthusiast doesn't own HyperRogue. You wouldn't be here, reading this, unless you're as deep in as I am anyway. So what are you waiting for? Buy the game already! »👍 anonymous review · Apr 2021 · 3 h played21« short review, but this is the best rogue-like indie game out there which I have played so far. »👍 anonymous review · Mar 2020 · 111 h played2111« This is a special hidden gem, I keep coming back to it. »👍 anonymous review · Jun 2019 · 4 h played« Easy to learn, insanely hard to master. HyperRouge is the procedurally generated puzzle/chess/dungeoncrawl mashup I never knew I wanted until someone gifted me a copy, I played 25.6 hours in the first two days. »👍 anonymous review · Dec 2017 · 86 h played« One of the best roguelike games. Probably the only game with non-euclid space that is actually fun while still utilising the unusual features of the space. »👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 18 h played« This game is actually a pretty accurate representation of what I do to my enemies. »👍 anonymous review · Jun 2021 · 23 h played
« c'est nul, le jeu plante sans arrêt, on se demande pourquoi autant de notes positives.... »👎 anonymous review · Feb 2017 · 4 h played« [h1] Nice idea. Makes good use of 3D like plane in 2D environment but still gameplay is pretty shallow. [/h1] »👎 anonymous review · May 2025 · 1 h played« A rather cheap motion-sickness simulator. If you need to spew on a budget, fire up this baby. »👎 anonymous review · Jun 2016 · 0 h played« This is not VR Supported. Dev told me it would be in 2020. That never happened, and it is still shown and sold as VR Supported. Very deceiving. Does not work in VR for HTC Vive. »👎 anonymous review · Jan 2021 · 0 h played« The game just seems a little pointless, i walk around collecting crystals and the like but have no idea why. A tutorial or intro would have been helpful »👎 anonymous review · May 2016 · 1 h played« If you want to understand what hyperbolic geometry is, play this game, and you'll get to enjoy a cool roguelike game too. If you want an original roguelike, play this game, and you'll learn about hyperbolic geometry in the process! »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2019 · 96 h played
In players' words
« No self-respecting exotic topology enthusiast doesn't own HyperRogue. You wouldn't be here, reading this, unless you're as deep in as I am anyway. So what are you waiting for? Buy the game already! »👍 anonymous review · Apr 2021 · 3 h played21« c'est nul, le jeu plante sans arrêt, on se demande pourquoi autant de notes positives.... »👎 anonymous review · Feb 2017 · 4 h played« short review, but this is the best rogue-like indie game out there which I have played so far. »👍 anonymous review · Mar 2020 · 111 h played2111« [h1] Nice idea. Makes good use of 3D like plane in 2D environment but still gameplay is pretty shallow. [/h1] »👎 anonymous review · May 2025 · 1 h played« This is a special hidden gem, I keep coming back to it. »👍 anonymous review · Jun 2019 · 4 h played« A rather cheap motion-sickness simulator. If you need to spew on a budget, fire up this baby. »👎 anonymous review · Jun 2016 · 0 h played« Easy to learn, insanely hard to master. HyperRouge is the procedurally generated puzzle/chess/dungeoncrawl mashup I never knew I wanted until someone gifted me a copy, I played 25.6 hours in the first two days. »👍 anonymous review · Dec 2017 · 86 h played« This is not VR Supported. Dev told me it would be in 2020. That never happened, and it is still shown and sold as VR Supported. Very deceiving. Does not work in VR for HTC Vive. »👎 anonymous review · Jan 2021 · 0 h played« One of the best roguelike games. Probably the only game with non-euclid space that is actually fun while still utilising the unusual features of the space. »👍 anonymous review · Dec 2025 · 18 h played« The game just seems a little pointless, i walk around collecting crystals and the like but have no idea why. A tutorial or intro would have been helpful »👎 anonymous review · May 2016 · 1 h played« This game is actually a pretty accurate representation of what I do to my enemies. »👍 anonymous review · Jun 2021 · 23 h played« If you want to understand what hyperbolic geometry is, play this game, and you'll get to enjoy a cool roguelike game too. If you want an original roguelike, play this game, and you'll learn about hyperbolic geometry in the process! »👍 anonymous review · Nov 2019 · 96 h played
Anonymized excerpts from public Steam reviews — picked among those most voted "helpful" by the community.
What players say, by aspect
PositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay
95 % pos · n=152
Content / longevity
96 % pos · n=54
Graphics / art
80 % pos · n=15
Value for money
100 % pos · n=8
Interface / UX
0 % pos · n=6
Stability / bugs
20 % pos · n=5
Audio / music
50 % pos · n=4
Performance
0 % pos · n=1
Story / writing
100 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
Aspect
Mentions
Positive
Mixed
Negative
Gameplay
152
144
6
2
Content / longevity
54
52
0
2
Graphics / art
15
12
0
3
Value for money
8
8
0
0
Interface / UX
6
0
2
4
Stability / bugs
5
1
1
3
Audio / music
4
2
0
2
Performance
1
0
0
1
Story / writing
1
1
0
0
Positive reviews by playtime
🎮 Players who like it have spent 27 h on median; those who dislike it: 48 min.
🪤 67 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.
<2h
68 % (n=31)
2-10h
96 % (n=109)
10-25h
98 % (n=63)
>25h
100 % (n=197)
100% completion difficulty ("platinum")
0,2 %Hardcore
of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 308 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 3,1 % of players.
Core mechanics drive the obsession, with 144 positive mentions out of 152 focused on the brilliant gameplay.
Endless variety keeps veterans hooked, shown through 52 positive mentions out of 54 regarding total content.
Tactical depth rewards patience, earning 18 positive mentions out of 18 for its original approach to exploration.
Financial value satisfies completely, supported by 8 positive mentions out of 8 praising the price point.
Weaknesses
Interface hurdles frustrate newcomers, with 4 negative mentions out of 6 pointing directly at clumsy UI design.
Occasional software instability surfaces, highlighted by 3 negative mentions out of 5 concerning bugs.
Who is it for?
Tactical thinkers and puzzle enthusiasts looking for a profound spatial challenge will find hundreds of hours of mind-bending entertainment here.
Is HyperRogue worth it in 2026?
Yes — player reception is very positive: 96% of 497 Steam reviews are positive (player score 94/100). Most-praised strength: Core mechanics drive the obsession. Current price: 4,87€ (50% off).
Verdict
HyperRogue succeeds wildly by turning complex math into pure puzzle-solving joy, holding an impressive 96 percent post-release approval across 400 sampled reviews. Despite minor interface stumbles, its brilliant geometry makes it an unforgettable expedition.
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