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Steam specs (min / recommended)

Minimum: Système d'exploitation *: Windows XP Processeur : 2.5 GHz Dual Core Mémoire vive : 2 GB de mémoire Graphiques : Intel HD 4400 Espace disque : 256 MB d'espace disque disponible

HROT

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Released May 16, 2023
sample: 430 reviews posted after launch (179 AI-classified)
92/100
Player Score — % of positive reviews since launch · Steam history: 97 % · 6,472 reviews (« Overwhelmingly Positive »)
19,50€🛒 Compare on Instant Gamingaffiliate link

HROT delivers a tongue‑in‑cheek, Quake‑inspired shooter that keeps players glued for long sessions, with many logging over 10 hours of play. It holds an Overwhelmingly Positive Steam rating—97 % positive across 6,472 reviews and 92 % positive post‑release—though performance hiccups persist.

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« rock solid level design and the super shotgun is great as shrimple as that I was expecting it to get spookier as the episodes went on not goofier, but that's good too »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« Un excellent jeu à la Quake, même si je trouve la bande-son aussi active que ma vie sexuelle (c'est-à-dire inexistante). »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« J'ai beaucoup aimé ce jeu. Chaque seconde que j'ai passée dans ce jeu était merveilleuse. Cela faisait longtemps que je ne m'étais pas senti aussi diverti. »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played
« Un voyage surprenant en Tchécoslovaquie soviétique ! Quelques zones secrètes sont un peu frustrantes (interrupteurs quasi-invisibles ...) Mais un bon Boomer Shooter ! »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played
« The end off the game is reallly something! »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played
« drink ye grease, and shoot that bear ! »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« DO NOT BUY THIS GAME FOR STEAM DECK. This game is great but it runs like ass if your on steam deck even with fixing I couldn’t get past 10 fps during combat »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Steam deck compatibility doesnt actually match the the experience. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« does not work on linux at all. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Good game but low framerates and bad input lag when playing through proton on Linux. No fix in sight. »
👎 anonymous review · 9 h played
« Enjoyed the game, but they made a difficult achievement out fan in-game console game, which I dislike a lot. It is the most difficult achievement in the game. »
👎 anonymous review · 11 h played
« Soviet Dusk Brown industrial and rural landscapes Good shooting vibes Good level design Good soundtrack Toilets and chickens »
👍 anonymous review · 5 h played

In players' words

« rock solid level design and the super shotgun is great as shrimple as that I was expecting it to get spookier as the episodes went on not goofier, but that's good too »
👍 anonymous review · 8 h played
« DO NOT BUY THIS GAME FOR STEAM DECK. This game is great but it runs like ass if your on steam deck even with fixing I couldn’t get past 10 fps during combat »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Un excellent jeu à la Quake, même si je trouve la bande-son aussi active que ma vie sexuelle (c'est-à-dire inexistante). »
👍 anonymous review · 1 h played
« Steam deck compatibility doesnt actually match the the experience. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« J'ai beaucoup aimé ce jeu. Chaque seconde que j'ai passée dans ce jeu était merveilleuse. Cela faisait longtemps que je ne m'étais pas senti aussi diverti. »
👍 anonymous review · 7 h played
« does not work on linux at all. »
👎 anonymous review · 0 h played
« Un voyage surprenant en Tchécoslovaquie soviétique ! Quelques zones secrètes sont un peu frustrantes (interrupteurs quasi-invisibles ...) Mais un bon Boomer Shooter ! »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played
« Good game but low framerates and bad input lag when playing through proton on Linux. No fix in sight. »
👎 anonymous review · 9 h played
« The end off the game is reallly something! »
👍 anonymous review · 11 h played
« Enjoyed the game, but they made a difficult achievement out fan in-game console game, which I dislike a lot. It is the most difficult achievement in the game. »
👎 anonymous review · 11 h played
« drink ye grease, and shoot that bear ! »
👍 anonymous review · 6 h played
« Soviet Dusk Brown industrial and rural landscapes Good shooting vibes Good level design Good soundtrack Toilets and chickens »
👍 anonymous review · 5 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
87 % pos · n=143
Graphics / art
88 % pos · n=72
Story / writing
91 % pos · n=46
Audio / music
82 % pos · n=22
Performance
26 % pos · n=19
Content / longevity
71 % pos · n=17
Value for money
44 % pos · n=9
Interface / UX
38 % pos · n=8
Stability / bugs
33 % pos · n=3
Multiplayer
0 % pos · n=1
Detailed data (table)
AspectMentionsPositiveMixedNegative
Gameplay143124514
Graphics / art726309
Story / writing464204
Audio / music221804
Performance195113
Content / longevity171214
Value for money9414
Interface / UX8305
Stability / bugs3102
Multiplayer1001

Positive reviews by playtime

🎮 Players who like it have spent 8.8 h on median; those who dislike it: 1.5 h.

🪤 55 % of negative reviews come from players who left in under 2h — the game often disappoints right away.

<2h
38 % (n=29)
2-10h
95 % (n=235)
10-25h
97 % (n=141)
>25h
100 % (n=25)

Fixed or still broken? Sentiment over time

➡️ Stable reception over time
Jan 2026 : 98% positive98JanFeb 2026 : 91% positive91FebMar 2026 : 91% positive91MarApr 2026 : 84% positive84AprMay 2026 : 89% positive89MayJun 2026 : 94% positive94JunJul 2026 : 96% positive96Jul

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

100% completion difficulty ("platinum")

4,4 % Demanding

of players have unlocked the rarest achievement — the upper bound of those who "100%'d" it. 55 achievements in total; the median achievement is unlocked by 15,8 % of players.

What creators say (YouTube)

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This game on Twitch

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Strengths

  • Gameplay: 124 positive mentions out of 143
  • Graphics: 63 positive mentions out of 72
  • Story: 42 positive mentions out of 46
  • Audio: 18 positive mentions out of 22
  • Humour is a recurring theme, appearing in 29 keyword mentions

Weaknesses

  • Performance: 13 negative mentions out of 19
  • User Interface: 5 negative mentions out of 8
  • Price: 4 negative mentions out of 9

Who is it for?

Fans of retro‑style action shooters and players who appreciate a heavy dose of satire will find HROT compelling. Those sensitive to frame‑rate drops or UI quirks should temper expectations.

Is HROT worth it in 2026?

Overall yes, the community is won over: 97% of 6,472 Steam reviews are positive (player score 92/100). Most-praised strength: Gameplay. Current price: 19,50€.

Verdict

The game’s core loop—fast‑paced combat, nostalgic visuals, and witty writing—wins the majority of praise, outweighing its technical shortcomings. While performance and UI issues keep it from being flawless, the overall experience justifies the strong Steam reception. Recommend it for anyone craving a classic‑meets‑indie shooter, provided they can overlook occasional glitches.

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HROT: 92/100 by players — Gamer Reviews

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