Out now

Hide and Shriek

Developed by Funcom · Published by Funcom

ActionFree To Play
StatusOut now ReleaseOct 19, 2017 PriceFree to play Metacritic68/100 Steam reviews609

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesMulti-player, PvP, Online PvP
PriceFree to play
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic68/100
Steam reviews609
Languages11
Achievements20
DLC1

Overview

An action, free to play game by Funcom, published by Funcom — multi-player, pvp, online pvp.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Scare or be scared in this FREE adrenaline-pumping multiplayer game full of hijinks and mischief! Set traps, cast spells, and scare the living hell out of your opponent to win!” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Hide and Shriek.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerNo
MultiplayerYes
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPYes
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesNo
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7 64 Bit/ Windows 8 64 Bit/ Windows 10 64 Bit
  • Processor: Core i5 processor or equivalent
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: Intel Iris HD5200 pro or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 4 GB available space

Recommended

  • Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
  • OS *: Windows 7 64 Bit/ Windows 8 64 Bit/ Windows 10 64 Bit
  • Processor: Core i5 processor or equivalent
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: NVIDIA 760 series 2Gb VRAM or equivalent
  • DirectX: Version 11
  • Network: Broadband Internet connection
  • Storage: 4 GB available space

Supported languages (11)

EnglishFrenchGermanJapaneseKoreanPolishPortuguese - BrazilRussianSimplified ChineseTraditional ChineseSpanish - Spain

Hide and Shriek 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 Hide and Shriek?

Steam classifies Hide and Shriek as a Action, Free To Play game, developed by Funcom. Scare or be scared in this FREE adrenaline-pumping multiplayer game full of hijinks and mischief! Set traps, cast spells, and scare the living hell out of your opponent to win!

Is Hide and Shriek free to play?

Yes — Steam lists Hide and Shriek as Free to Play.

Is Hide and Shriek single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Hide and Shriek: Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP. It’s built around multiplayer — Steam doesn’t list a dedicated single-player mode.

Is Hide and Shriek on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Hide and Shriek for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Hide and Shriek out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Oct 19, 2017.

What platforms is Hide and Shriek on?

Hide and Shriek 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 Hide and Shriek single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Multi-player, PvP, Online PvP.

How much does Hide and Shriek cost?

It's free to play, per Steam.

Does Hide and Shriek have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 20 achievements for Hide and Shriek.

What is Hide and Shriek's Metacritic score?

Hide and Shriek has a Metacritic score of 68/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Hide and Shriek?

Hide and Shriek is developed by Funcom and published by Funcom.

Where to get Hide and Shriek

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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