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You Have to Win the Game
Minor Key Games · released May 6, 2014 · free · data updated Oct 24, 2026
You Have to Win the Game is a free exploration platformer with a retro 1980s PC aesthetic.
Released May 6, 2014 · Free to play
Steam figures
| Value | As of | |
|---|---|---|
| Steam reviews | Very Positive · 93% positive of 5,729 Steam reviews | Oct 24, 2026 |
| Followers on Steam | No followers data for this game yet | |
| Regular US price | Free | Oct 20, 2026 |
New Steam reviews per month
| Month | New positive | New negative |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 6 | 1 |
| Dec 2025 | 7 | 1 |
| Jan 2026 | 7 | 1 |
| Feb 2026 | 8 | 1 |
| Mar 2026 | 3 | 0 |
| Apr 2026 | 9 | 1 |
| May 2026 | 11 | 0 |
| Jun 2026 | 8 | 1 |
| Jul 2026 | 6 | 0 |
| Aug 2026 | 7 | 0 |
| Sep 2026 | 3 | 1 |
Tag DNA
| Tag | Share of Steam games |
|---|---|
| Metroidvania | 1 in 60 games |
| Precision Platformer | 1 in 40 games |
| Old School | 1 in 21 games |
| Difficult | 1 in 19 games |
| Free to Play | 1 in 12 games |
| Platformer | 1 in 11 games |
| Retro | 1 in 10 games |
| Pixel Graphics | 1 in 6 games |
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