8-Bit Hordes
Developed by Petroglyph · Published by Petroglyph
At a glance
Overview
An indie, simulation, strategy game by Petroglyph, published by Petroglyph — single-player, multi-player, pvp, online pvp.
Steam’s own one-line description: “From the team that brought you 8-Bit Armies comes a new fantasy RTS as fast-paced and friendly as the original! 8-BIT HORDES is a colorful strategy-arcade game that is easy to learn for players of all skill levels. Collect resources, build up and defend your base, amass your army of orcs or humans and ultimately crush your opponents!” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.
Reception & community
Review sentiment, ownership and peak-concurrent estimates via SteamSpy; tags are player-voted on Steam. Estimates change over time.
Features & modes
Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for 8-Bit Hordes.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | Yes |
| Online co-op | Yes |
| PvP | Yes |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | No |
| Full controller support | No |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | Yes |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows Vista SP2
- Processor: 2.6 GHz Dual Core Processor
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia Geforce GTS 250 or ATI Radeon HD 3870
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Recommended
- OS *: Windows 7
- Processor: 2.6 GHz+ Quad Core Processor
- Memory: 6 GB RAM
- Graphics: Nvidia GeForce 550 Ti or AMD Radeon HD 6800 Series
- DirectX: Version 11
- Storage: 2 GB available space
Supported languages (14)
8-Bit Hordes FAQ
Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.
What kind of game is 8-Bit Hordes?
Steam classifies 8-Bit Hordes as a Indie, Simulation, Strategy game, developed by Petroglyph. From the team that brought you 8-Bit Armies comes a new fantasy RTS as fast-paced and friendly as the original! 8-BIT HORDES is a colorful strategy-arcade game that is easy to learn for players of all skill levels. Collect resources, build up and defend your base, amass your army of orcs or humans and ultimately crush your opponents!
How much does 8-Bit Hordes cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists 8-Bit Hordes at $7.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is 8-Bit Hordes single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for 8-Bit Hordes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op. It supports both solo and multiplayer.
Is 8-Bit Hordes on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists 8-Bit Hordes for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is 8-Bit Hordes out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Aug 12, 2016.
What platforms is 8-Bit Hordes on?
8-Bit Hordes is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is 8-Bit Hordes single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Co-op, Online Co-op.
How much does 8-Bit Hordes cost?
Steam lists it at $7.49.
Does 8-Bit Hordes have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 25 achievements for 8-Bit Hordes.
Who made 8-Bit Hordes?
8-Bit Hordes is developed by Petroglyph and published by Petroglyph.
Where to get 8-Bit Hordes
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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