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
Hive system requirements
As published by the developer.
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
PC version details
DRM, required accounts, controller support and Steam features.
- DRM
- None declared on Steam
- Controller
- Full controller support
- Platforms
- Windows, macOS, Linux
- Achievements
- 51
- Steam features
- Family Sharing, Trading cards
Steam Deck: Verified
- 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
Multiplayer and co-op
Languages
Text only: English, Spanish - Spain, Polish.
Tags
- Asynchronous Multiplayer
- Turn-Based Strategy
- Hex Grid
- Board Game
- Strategy
- Tabletop
- Abstract
- Multiplayer
- Singleplayer
- Turn-Based
- Local Multiplayer
- Family Friendly
- Female Protagonist
- Puzzle
- Indie
- Logic
Recent updates
- Mar 30, 2017 · Online bug fixed! (still on sale)
- Nov 17, 2016 · Hive Updates, Translations, Sales on all our games!, Free game bonus!!
- Jun 20, 2016 · Months of updates!
- Dec 15, 2015 · Ton of updates
- Sep 19, 2015 · Recent Updates - plus FREE GAME :)
3 DLC available.
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