Action · February 25, 2016
SUPERHOT (2016)
Blurring the lines between cautious strategy and unbridled mayhem, SUPERHOT is the smash-hit FPS in which time moves only when you move. No regenerating health bars. No conveniently placed ammo drops. It's you, alone, outnumbered and outgunned. Snatch weapons from fallen enemies to shoot, slice and dodge through a truly cinematic hurricane of slow-motion bullets Do you crave meaning? Acceptance? Decrypt a deep and multi-layered narrative. Find the answers you seek. Mind is software. Let the System set you free. SUPERHOT Features: Innovation - a truly original hybrid puzzle-shooter title like no other. Time only moves when you do. No need to hurry, take your time. Story & Lore - in a way you have never experienced before. Many Extras – delve deeper into SUPERHOT with mini-games, challenges, ASCII art, and [redacted]. Challenge Mode – replay SUPERHOT with no restarts, speed runs, and more. Endless Mode – how long can you last against unyielding waves of enemies? With its unique, stylized graphics SUPERHOT adds something new and disruptive to the FPS genre. SUPERHOT’s polished, minimalist visual language helps you focus on what's most important – the fluid gameplay and the cinematic beauty of the fight. Thirty months in the making. Thousands of hours put into development and design. From its humble origins in the 7 Day FPS game jam, through a hugely successful Kickstarter campaign to a plethora of awards and nominations from industry experts, SUPERHOT is a labor of love by its independent, dedicated team and thousands of backers from all around the globe.
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168 Action titles launched in 2016 — top 6 by review volume.
Localization Coverage
Interface / Subtitles (12)
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Full audio (12)
- English
- French
- Italian
- German
- Spanish - Spain
- Czech
- Polish
- Portuguese - Brazil
- Russian
- Japanese
- Simplified Chinese
- Traditional Chinese
Position in Action
| Metric | This title | Genre position |
|---|---|---|
| Review volume | 38.8k Steam reviews | Top 15% in Action |
| Positive rating | 91% positive | Genre average: 83% — this title sits in top 32% |
| Metacritic | 82/100 | Genre average 77 — top 31% of Action titles |
| Engagement hours | 5 h average | Top 73% for session depth among Action |
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Community Tag Signals
Tag weights reflect how many Steam users voted each descriptor — larger pills = stronger consensus.
- Action · 642
- FPS · 602
- Bullet Time · 526
- Time Manipulation · 511
- Indie · 466
- Singleplayer · 460
- First-Person · 459
- Shooter · 348
- Puzzle · 290
- Minimalist · 265
- Short · 225
- Difficult · 221
- Cyberpunk · 155
- Kickstarter · 110
- Fast-Paced · 91
Reception Metrics
Steam community
91%Very Positive · 38.8k reviews
35.3k positive · 3.5k negative
Metacritic
82/100 critic aggregate
Metacritic user score
7.2/10
Curator recommendations
26.9k
Features & Capabilities
Community
- Steam Achievements
- Steam Trading Cards
- Steam Cloud
- Remote Play on Phone
- Remote Play on Tablet
- Remote Play on TV
Input & Comfort
- Full controller support
Other
- Single-player
- Family Sharing
Press Quotes
“Unlike anything else I've played.” 9/10 – Polygon “A hallmark of excellence.” 9/10 – Destructoid “The most innovative shooter I’ve played in years.” 9.5/10 – Washington Post
Engagement Profile
All-time avg
5h
short (5–15 hours)
Median
3h
Typical completion time
2-week avg
0h
Current engagement
Achievements
26
Steam unlocks available
Release & Availability
| Release date | Feb 25, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Developer | SUPERHOT Team |
| Base price | $7.49 -70% |
| Platforms | Windows, macOS, Linux |
| Estimated owners | 1M–10M |
| External links | Official site · Metacritic page · Support · [email protected] |
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