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Hypnospace Outlaw

Point-and-click detective game policing a fictional 1990s internet

Tendershoot, Michael Lasch, ThatWhichIs Media · Published by No More Robots · Released Mar 12, 2019

Simulation

Reviews
Overwhelmingly Positive
96% of 5,202
Recent reviews
Very Positive
84% of 53 in 30 days
Players
32
daily peak, Nov 7, 2026
Steam Deck
Playable
Last update on Steam
2 years ago
Apr 3, 2024
Minimum PC
Integrated should be fine
2 GB RAM · 1 GB disk
Full requirements

Metacritic: 83/100 (critic reviews)

What is Hypnospace Outlaw?

This point-and-click detective game takes place on a fictional 1990s internet. As a Hypnospace Enforcer, you browse websites, check your inbox for assignments, and report violations such as copyright infringement and bullying. You can also download software and customize your desktop while avoiding adware and viruses.

For you if...

  • +you enjoy searching for hidden pages and downloads
  • +you like stories pieced together through personal websites
  • +you appreciate humor and retro computer culture

Not for you if...

  • −you want clear directions for every puzzle
  • −you dislike reading many pages to find clues
  • −you want fast-paced play instead of browsing

What players say

96% of 5,202 reviews are positive · 84% of 53 in the last 30 days

Players praise the recreation of early web culture, the characters, and the music. The most common complaint is that unclear puzzles can turn investigation into tedious page-by-page searching; some players also find the interface clunky.

Players over time

▼ -44% vs a month ago

Players online on Steam, one sample a day.

Highest since Sep 2026: 57 players on Sep 28, 2026.

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How many players finish Hypnospace Outlaw?

34% of Steam players have unlocked «Brassed», the achievement for finishing the main story.

Share of everyone who owns the game on Steam, including those who barely played it. Updated weekly.

Screenshots and trailer

Hypnospace Outlaw screenshot 1

Hypnospace Outlaw system requirements

Minimum: Integrated should be fine, 2 GB RAM, 1 GB of disk space.

As published by the developer.

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Minimum

OS
Windows 10, 11
Processor
1.4GHz processor or faster
Graphics
Integrated graphics should be fine
Memory
2 GB RAM
Storage
1 GB available space
DirectX
Version 10

Recommended

OS
Windows 10, 11
Processor
1.4GHz processor or faster
Graphics
NVIDIA or AMD dedicated graphics with 1GB VRAM
Memory
4 GB RAM
Storage
1 GB available space
DirectX
Version 11

Does Hypnospace Outlaw have co-op or multiplayer?

No: single-player only, no multiplayer modes declared.

Does Hypnospace Outlaw run on Steam Deck?

Playable Playable: it runs on Steam Deck with some adjustments.

  • Default controller config not fully functional
  • Sometimes shows mouse, keyboard or non-Deck controller icons
  • Some text entry requires manually opening the on-screen keyboard
  • 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
Keyboard and mouse
Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux
Achievements
14
Steam features
Cloud saves, Family Sharing, Trading cards
Languages
Full audio: English.

Does Hypnospace Outlaw 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

1 DLC available.

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