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You Have to Win the Game Stats & OverviewStore page details, rankings, sales estimates, and platform support

You Have to Win the Game
You Have to Win the Game is a free exploration platformer with a retro 1980s PC aesthetic.
Platforms
Steam
Product Type
Game
Franchise
Minor Key Games
Release Date
06-05-2014
Developers
Publishers
Recent Reviews
5
All Reviews
Very Positive (5.98k)
User Rating
92.71%
Current Average Daily CCU
2
Wishlists
19.30k
Followers
8.05k
Languages
Top Sellers-- (ATH:5)
Recently, it has not been on the daily ranking list.
Best: 5 on 10-07-2014, daily ranking
Most Played-- (ATH:368)
Recently, it has not been on the daily ranking list.
Best: 368 on 12-07-2015, daily ranking
Original Price
Free
Current Price
-
Gross Revenue
$116.14k
Units Sold
599.83k
Player Modes
Controller Support
Achievements
First of ManyTreasure HunterCartographerRouge-likeKind of Blue

You Have to Win the Game Revenue & Sales EstimatesRegional sales, revenue, reviews and player trends over time

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2014-05-06ReleasedThe game is officially released
2026-09-16

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Is You Have to Win the Game Worth It? Player Reviews AnalyzedAI-powered summary, highlights, dimensional insights and SWOT analysis

"The predominant pros include a smooth gameplay experience on specific hardware, a rich and diverse gameplay depth that encourages exploration and replayability, and an engaging pixel art style, while the significant cons highlight the need for substantial improvements for stable launches across various devices, a desire for more varied endings and better multiplayer options to enhance replayability, and criticisms regarding repetitive sound effects and the necessity for improved voice acting quality, reflecting the mixed feedback from players who express differing experiences regarding stability, overwhelming difficulty levels, and the balance between engaging graphics and challenging gameplay."

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You Have to Win the Game Steam Rank HistoryGame ranking by indicators and genres among all Steam games

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What Else Do You Have to Win the Game Players Also Play?Based on real player follow and wishlist data

By Followers

Total: 9
1/2
NamePlayer OverlapUser RatingReview CountOriginal PriceGross RevenueUnits SoldFranchise
10%90%719.27k$4.99$88.49m23.06mPAYDAY
9%82%449.05k$19.99$132.63m21.77mFallout
7%97%395.94k$8.99$167.10m16.73mCoffee Stain Publishing
8%98%1.09m$165.00k$245.77m32.70m--
9%95%152.33k$19.5$21.58m5.65m--

* Based on players who follow this game, showing the games they also follow most. Higher player overlap means the two games share a more similar audience.

By Wishlists

Total: 10
1/2
NamePlayer OverlapUser RatingReview CountOriginal PriceGross RevenueUnits SoldFranchise
11%96%235.85k$19.99$82.81m10.22m--
9%98%254.31k$34.99$189.18m13.21m--
10%93%19.88k$14.99$13.47m2.07m--
11%95%17.65k$39.99$4.60m721.86kShovel Knight
10%83%432.30k$23.99$418.71m30.48m--

* Based on players who have wishlisted this game, showing the games they also wishlist most. Higher player overlap means the two games share a more similar audience.

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