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Hard Chip
Elorth · in Early Access since Nov 22, 2024 · demo · data updated Oct 24, 2026
by Elorth
Hard Chip is a 3D simulation/puzzle game about building processors focusing on realism. Explore the world of semiconductor chip design and delve into the intricacies of CPU logic, floor planning, and propagation delay.
In Early Access since Nov 22, 2024 · Demo available
Steam figures
| Value | As of | |
|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | Very Positive · 91% positive of 68 Steam reviews | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Followers on Steam | No followers data for this game yet | |
| Regular US price | $14.99 | Oct 19, 2026 |
New Steam reviews per week
| Week | New positive | New negative |
|---|---|---|
| Week of Oct 24, 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| Week of Oct 31, 2025 | 2 | 0 |
| Week of Nov 14, 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| Week of Nov 21, 2025 | 1 | 0 |
| Week of Jan 9, 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| Week of Jan 16, 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| Week of Feb 13, 2026 | 0 | 1 |
| Week of Feb 27, 2026 | 0 | 1 |
| Week of Mar 6, 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| Week of Mar 27, 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| Week of Apr 3, 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| Week of Apr 24, 2026 | 1 | 1 |
| Week of May 8, 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| Week of May 29, 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| Week of Jun 12, 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| Week of Jun 19, 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| Week of Jun 26, 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| Week of Jul 3, 2026 | 0 | 2 |
| Week of Aug 14, 2026 | 2 | 0 |
| Week of Aug 21, 2026 | 1 | 0 |
| Week of Sep 11, 2026 | 2 | 1 |
| Week of Sep 25, 2026 | 1 | 0 |
Sales estimate
| Copies sold on Steam | 1k – 6k | |
|---|---|---|
| Gross revenue on Steam | $16k – $55k before refunds, tax and Steam’s cut | |
| Steam reviews by buyers | 68 | Oct 23, 2026 |
| Copies per review | 15–88 |
Estimates are based on an aggregation of industry-accepted conversion formulas. How this is estimated
Tag DNA
| Tag | Share of Steam games |
|---|---|
| Programming | 1 in 193 games |
| Hacking | 1 in 179 games |
| Science | 1 in 101 games |
| Automation | 1 in 45 games |
| Education | 1 in 39 games |
| Logic | 1 in 20 games |
| Difficult | 1 in 19 games |
| Building | 1 in 18 games |
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