You Have to Win the Game

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About You Have to Win the Game

Originally released in May 2012, You Have to Win the Game has now arrived on Steam with a more difficult remixed campaign and Playable Cat DLC*!!

You Have to Win the Game is a free exploration platformer with a retro 1980s PC aesthetic.

Run, jump, and avoid deadly pitfalls as you explore the ruins of a lost world in search of hidden treasures and rare artifacts!

Experience the thrill of four-color CGA graphics and monotonic PC speaker sounds! Or take a peek at the future of home entertainment with the SIXTEEN-COLOR EGA GRAPHICS option!

Want a tougher challenge? Try YOLO mode! You only live once -- one wrong move and it's back to the start of the game!

Game details

Released

May 6, 2014

Developer

Minor Key Games

Publisher

Minor Key Games

Platforms

Windows, macOS, Linux

Controller support

Full

Steam Deck

Verified

Steam rating

Very Positive (93%)

Age ratings

You Have to Win the Game player count & reviews

93% positive reviews all-time · 6 peak players in the last 30 days.

You Have to Win the Game — frequently asked questions

How many people play You Have to Win the Game?

You Have to Win the Game peaked at 6 concurrent players on Steam in the last 30 days (highest on Jul 7, 2026). The player chart on this page updates daily.

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