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Minimum: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires Système d'exploitation : Windows 10 Processeur : Intel® Core™ i5-2500K / AMD FX-6300 Mémoire vive : 8 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Nvidia GeForce GTX 960 2GB / AMD Radeon R9 280 3GB DirectX : Version 12 Espace disque : 5 GB d'espace disque disponible Notes supplémentaires : Cleared Hot is currently in development, and minimum specifications may change prior to release.

Recommended: Système d'exploitation et processeur 64 bits nécessaires

Cleared Hot

Niche cult favorite
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Released November 20, 2025
ActionIndieEarly Access
sample: 400 reviews posted after launch (180 AI-classified)
93/100
Player Score — positive reviews weighted by volume · Steam history: 97 % · 3,736 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
📉 Softening — recent reviews (30d): 91% positive vs 96% overall (114 recent reviews)
14,79€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

A pixel‑perfect retro shooter that captures the charm of 80s arcade cabinets. Players are rapt, with a 97 % overall positive rating and a 94 % post‑release score, while the core gameplay boasts 159 positive mentions out of 163.

What it's about: CLEARED HOT est un jeu de tir d'hélicoptère nostalgique qui propose une physique satisfaisante et de légers éléments tactiques. Tirez, esquivez, déplacez votre escouade sur le champ de bataille et ramassez pratiquement tout avec votre corde et votre aimant.

In-game

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« Um, YES 10 minutes was all I needed to know this game is exactly like the Urban/Desert/Jungle/Nuclear/Soviet Strike games of the past and that's exactly what I wanted! »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played1111
« This is how games were back in 90's. Pure fun, cheesy lines, damn good music. Great game. More missons please! Buy it. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played2211
« Hits that spot for Desert/Jungle/Urban Strike memberberries. Lots of fun. »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played2111
« Brings back some great memories from the old desert/soviet/nuclear strike days. I look forward to the rest of it! »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played111
« So much yes. Very much the same feel as the original Desert/Jungle/Urban Strike games and it is awesome. If you played those you are gonna love this. Can't wait for more. »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played41
« this brings me back to the good old SNES days »
👍 anonymous review · 34 h played1
« Bof... Graphismes trés cartoon Ultra répétitif Je pensais retrouver le plaisir de Desert strike mais on est à des années lumières COBRA STRIKE s'annonce nettement plus prometteur ! »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« I was disapointed by the game. I hoped the gameplay would bring a bit more diversity. I quickly found myself doing the same thing over and over again. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Cher pour le contenu proposé pour le moment, a voir l'évolution par la suite »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Game is cool but destruction and explosions feels so cheap... that's not spectacular at all. »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« I wouldn't buy it until it's done. Right now it's in an incredible incomplete state. 10 levels you'll finish in an hour. Paying them up front doesn't give them any incentive to finish. »
👎 anonymous review · 9 h played
« it a good game and reminds me of a simpler time when taco bell wasn't mid and baja blast was just a drink. »
👍 anonymous review · 22 h played2111

In players' words

« Um, YES 10 minutes was all I needed to know this game is exactly like the Urban/Desert/Jungle/Nuclear/Soviet Strike games of the past and that's exactly what I wanted! »
👍 anonymous review · 3 h played1111
« Bof... Graphismes trés cartoon Ultra répétitif Je pensais retrouver le plaisir de Desert strike mais on est à des années lumières COBRA STRIKE s'annonce nettement plus prometteur ! »
👎 anonymous review · 4 h played
« This is how games were back in 90's. Pure fun, cheesy lines, damn good music. Great game. More missons please! Buy it. »
👍 anonymous review · 2 h played2211
« I was disapointed by the game. I hoped the gameplay would bring a bit more diversity. I quickly found myself doing the same thing over and over again. »
👎 anonymous review · 2 h played
« Hits that spot for Desert/Jungle/Urban Strike memberberries. Lots of fun. »
👍 anonymous review · 12 h played2111
« Cher pour le contenu proposé pour le moment, a voir l'évolution par la suite »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« Brings back some great memories from the old desert/soviet/nuclear strike days. I look forward to the rest of it! »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played111
« Game is cool but destruction and explosions feels so cheap... that's not spectacular at all. »
👎 anonymous review · 3 h played
« So much yes. Very much the same feel as the original Desert/Jungle/Urban Strike games and it is awesome. If you played those you are gonna love this. Can't wait for more. »
👍 anonymous review · 9 h played41
« I wouldn't buy it until it's done. Right now it's in an incredible incomplete state. 10 levels you'll finish in an hour. Paying them up front doesn't give them any incentive to finish. »
👎 anonymous review · 9 h played
« this brings me back to the good old SNES days »
👍 anonymous review · 34 h played1
« it a good game and reminds me of a simpler time when taco bell wasn't mid and baja blast was just a drink. »
👍 anonymous review · 22 h played2111

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

What players say, by aspect

Positive Mixed Negative
Gameplay
98 % pos · n=163
Content / longevity
22 % pos · n=65
Story / writing
88 % pos · n=25
Audio / music
89 % pos · n=19
Graphics / art
71 % pos · n=17
Performance
53 % pos · n=15
Interface / UX
23 % pos · n=13
Value for money
55 % pos · n=11
Stability / bugs
33 % pos · n=6
Multiplayer
100 % pos · n=2
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay16315904
Content / longevity65142031
Story / writing252212
Audio / music191711
Graphics / art171214
Performance15816
Interface / UX13346
Value for money11623
Stability / bugs6204
Multiplayer2200

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 4.5 h on median; those who dislike it: 3.3 h.

<2h
81 % (n=43)
2-10h
95 % (n=312)
10-25h
97 % (n=35)
>25h
100 % (n=10)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Nov 2025 : 99% positive99NovDec 2025 : 96% positive96DecJan 2026 : 94% positive94JanMar 2026 : 88% positive88MarApr 2026 : 93% positive93AprMay 2026 : 95% positive95MayJun 2026 : 93% positive93JunJul 2026 : 92% positive92Jul

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

💶 Price history

€11.10€12.20€13.31€14.41€15.522026€11.83

Steam price tracked automatically since Nov 20, 2025 · All-time low: €11.83 (Mar 17, 2026)

What creators say (YouTube)

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Strengths

  • Gameplay: 159 positive mentions out of 163
  • Story: 22 positive mentions out of 25
  • Audio: 17 positive mentions out of 19
  • Graphics: 12 positive mentions out of 17
  • Performance: 8 positive mentions out of 15

Weaknesses

  • Content: 14 positive mentions out of 65, with 31 negative and 20 mixed
  • UI: 3 positive mentions out of 13, 6 negative and 4 mixed
  • Bugs: 2 positive mentions out of 6, 4 negative
  • Performance: 6 negative mentions out of 15

Who is it for?

Fans of nostalgic, fast‑paced arcade shooters who relish tight controls and a punchy soundtrack will find this title especially compelling.

Is Cleared Hot worth it in 2026?

Yes — player reception is very positive: 97% of 3,736 Steam reviews are positive (player score 93/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay. Current price: 14,79€.

Verdict

Cleared Hot excels at delivering a slick, nostalgic experience with high praise for its gameplay, story, and audio, all wrapped in a retro aesthetic. However, its content depth, UI polish, and occasional bugsორწ leave room for improvement. Overall, it offers a satisfying blast from the past for enthusiasts willing to overlook the minor shortcomings.

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Cleared Hot: 93/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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