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HyperParasite

Developed by Troglobytes Games · Published by Nicalis, Inc., Hound Picked Games

ActionAdventureIndie
StatusOut now ReleaseApr 3, 2020 Price$1.79 Metacritic71/100

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player, Multi-player, Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen
Price$1.79
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic71/100
Languages12
Achievements62
DLC1

Overview

An action, adventure, indie game by Troglobytes Games, published by Nicalis, Inc. — single-player, multi-player, co-op, lan co-op.

Steam’s own one-line description: “A rogue-lite twin-stick shooter/brawler that never plays the same twice. Collect and control 60 different characters as the body-snatching alien Parasite with a grudge against humanity. Fight to the top of the food chain: possess the President, push the Big Red Button and one-up the human race.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Reception & community

Steam reviewsVery Positive — 82% positive of 146
Owners (est.)50000 – 100000
Player-voted tags:Twin Stick ShooterDungeon CrawlerRogue-liteShooterPerma DeathProcedural GenerationDifficultFunnyTop-DownRogue-likeActionSci-fi

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 HyperParasite.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerYes
Co-opYes
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportNo
Partial controller supportYes
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

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

Minimum

  • OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10 x64
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-760 (4 * 2800) or equivalent / AMD Athlon II X4 645 AM3 (4 * 3100) or equivalent
  • Memory: 4 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 460 (1024 MB) / Radeon HD 6850 (1024 MB)
  • Storage: 3 GB available space

Recommended

  • OS *: Windows 7/8.1/10 x64
  • Processor: Intel Core i5-4670K (4 * 3400) or equivalent / AMD FX-6350 (6 * 3900) or equivalent
  • Memory: 6 GB RAM
  • Graphics: GeForce GTX 660 (2048 MB) / Radeon HD 7970 (3072 MB)
  • Storage: 3 GB available space

Supported languages (12)

EnglishItalianGermanPolishPortuguese - PortugalPortuguese - BrazilRussianFrenchSpanish - SpainJapaneseTraditional ChineseSimplified Chinese

HyperParasite 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 HyperParasite?

Steam classifies HyperParasite as a Action, Adventure, Indie game, developed by Troglobytes Games. A rogue-lite twin-stick shooter/brawler that never plays the same twice. Collect and control 60 different characters as the body-snatching alien Parasite with a grudge against humanity. Fight to the top of the food chain: possess the President, push the Big Red Button and one-up the human race.

How much does HyperParasite cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists HyperParasite at $1.79. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is HyperParasite single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for HyperParasite: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen. It supports both solo and multiplayer.

Is HyperParasite on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

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

Is HyperParasite out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Apr 3, 2020.

What platforms is HyperParasite on?

HyperParasite 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 HyperParasite single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, LAN Co-op, Shared/Split Screen.

How much does HyperParasite cost?

Steam lists it at $1.79.

Does HyperParasite have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 62 achievements for HyperParasite.

What is HyperParasite's Metacritic score?

HyperParasite has a Metacritic score of 71/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made HyperParasite?

HyperParasite is developed by Troglobytes Games and published by Nicalis, Inc., Hound Picked Games.

Where to get HyperParasite

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

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