You Have to Win the Game
83KS
Released May 6, 2014by Minor Key GamesVery Positive(93% of 5.7K Steam reviews)Recent: 96% positive
You Have to Win the Game is a free exploration platformer with a retro 1980s PC aesthetic.
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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!
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
Game details
Released
Developer
Publisher
Controller support
Full
Steam Deck
Verified
Steam rating
Very Positive (93%)
Age ratings
IGRS 13DEJUS 6STEAM_GERMANY 6
Game modes
Languages
You Have to Win the Game player count & reviews
93% positive reviews all-time · 12 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 12 concurrent players on Steam in the last 30 days (highest on Jul 20, 2026). The player chart on this page updates daily.
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System requirements
Minimum
Minimum:
- OS *: Windows XP SP2
- DirectX: Version 9.0c
- Storage: 20 MB available space
- Additional Notes: 32-bit executable
