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Hive

Boardless strategy game where insect tiles surround the opposing queen

BlueLine Games · Released Mar 20, 2014

CasualIndieStrategy

Reviews
Very Positive
84% of 312
Recent reviews
Not enough recent
Players
0
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Verified
Last update on Steam
9 years ago
Mar 30, 2017
Minimum PC
OpenGL 2.1+ w
0.5 GB RAM · 0.3 GB disk
Full requirements

What is Hive?

Hive is a 3D adaptation of a turn-based board game. Players place and move insect tiles to build the playing area and try to surround the opposing Queen Bee. Matches can be played against the computer, on a shared device, or online, including asynchronous turns.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy abstract strategy without a fixed board
  • +you want to play local matches on a shared device
  • +you like taking turns while opponents are offline

Not for you if...

  • −you want action based on timing and reflexes
  • −you prefer a guided story to standalone matches

What players say

84% of 312 reviews are positive

Players praise the quick matches, straightforward rules, and strategic depth. They often find the computer opponent too easy. Recent players say online matches work but may require leaving and rejoining at the start; older reviews report failed connections and crashes.

Screenshots and trailer

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Hive system requirements

Minimum: OpenGL 2.1+ w, 0.5 GB RAM, 0.3 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows XP or better
Processor
1 gHz
Graphics
OpenGL 2.1+ w/ GL_ARB_framebuffer_object
Memory
512 MB RAM
Storage
300 MB available space

Recommended

OS
Windows XP or better
Processor
2 gHz
Graphics
OpenGL 3+
Memory
1 GB RAM
Storage
300 MB available space

Does Hive have co-op or multiplayer?

Yes: multiplayer (mode not specified). It also has a single-player mode. Crossplay with other platforms is declared.

Does Hive run on Steam Deck?

Verified Yes, Verified by Valve: it works on Steam Deck out of the box.

  • All functionality is accessible with the default controller configuration
  • Shows Steam Deck controller icons
  • In-game text is legible on Steam Deck
  • Default graphics settings perform well on Steam Deck

PC version details

DRM
None declared on Steam
Controller
Full controller support
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
51
Steam features
Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Text only: English, Spanish - Spain, Polish.

Does Hive use AI-generated content?

No AI-generated content is disclosed on the game's Steam page.

Self-reported by the developer under Steam rules: it covers AI content that ships in the game, not tools used to make it. Steam page checked on Oct 25, 2026. How to filter AI games on Steam

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Recent updates

3 DLC available.

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