You Have to Win the Game
- Released May 6, 2012
- Free
- 2 h to beat
- Linux
- Mac
- PC (Microsoft Windows)
93%positive reviews
5,329 positive401 negative
What players say
Pros
Free, tricky retro platformer
Satisfying exploration and secrets
Cons
Retracing steps is tedious
Dead ends and hard-to-reach areas
Mixed
Some call it a fantastic little free game, others say exploration is boring
System requirements
Minimum:
OS *: Windows XP SP2
DirectX: Version 9.0c
Storage: 20 MB available space
Additional Notes: 32-bit executable
You Have to Win the Game is a free exploration platformer with a retro 1980s PC aesthetic.
Ratings
- 70IGDB players17 ratings
- 70Overall17 scores
Time to beat
- 2 hStory and extraswith side content
Languages
| Language | Interface | Full audio | Subtitles |
|---|---|---|---|
| English |
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