Hive
Developed by BlueLine Games · Published by BlueLine Games
At a glance
Overview
A casual, indie, strategy game by BlueLine Games, published by BlueLine Games — single-player, multi-player, cross-platform multiplayer.
Steam’s own one-line description: “Officially licensed version of the "Mensa Select" award-winning board game! Hive is a board game with a difference. There is no board! The pieces are added to the playing area thus creating the board.” — 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 Hive.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | Yes |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| Cross-platform multiplayer | Yes |
| Full controller support | Yes |
| Partial controller support | No |
| Steam Cloud saves | No |
| Steam Achievements | Yes |
System requirements (PC)
As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.
Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP or better
- Processor: 1 gHz
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 2.1+ w/ GL_ARB_framebuffer_object
- Storage: 300 MB available space
Recommended
- OS *: Windows XP or better
- Processor: 2 gHz
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 3+
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 300 MB available space
Supported languages (3)
Hive 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 Hive?
Steam classifies Hive as a Casual, Indie, Strategy game, developed by BlueLine Games. Officially licensed version of the "Mensa Select" award-winning board game! Hive is a board game with a difference. There is no board! The pieces are added to the playing area thus creating the board.
How much does Hive cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists Hive at $3.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is Hive single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for Hive: Single-player, Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer. It lists a single-player mode.
Is Hive on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Hive for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Does Hive support cross-platform play?
Steam tags Hive with Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
Is Hive out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Mar 20, 2014.
What platforms is Hive on?
Hive is listed for Windows, macOS, Linux on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.
Is Hive single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, Cross-Platform Multiplayer.
How much does Hive cost?
Steam lists it at $3.49.
Does Hive have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 51 achievements for Hive.
Who made Hive?
Hive is developed by BlueLine Games and published by BlueLine Games.
Where to get Hive
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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