The Hive
Developed by Skydome Entertainment · Published by Skydome Entertainment
At a glance
Overview
An indie, strategy game by Skydome Entertainment, published by Skydome Entertainment — single-player.
Steam’s own one-line description: “The Hive is a strategy game with RPG elements where you assume command as the insectoid hivemind. Build and expand your underground colony, harvest resources, and evolve your swarm using DNA. Will you survive in this hostile yet beautiful underworld?” — 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 The Hive.
| Feature | Supported |
|---|---|
| Single-player | Yes |
| Multiplayer | No |
| Co-op | No |
| Online co-op | No |
| PvP | No |
| 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
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS *: Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 / Windows® 10
- Processor: Intel® Core™ 2 Duo or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 5600+
- Memory: 2 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® 7600 GT or ATI™ Radeon™ HD 2600 XT or Intel® HD Graphics 3000 or better
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 3 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX®-compatible
- Additional Notes: 1024X768 minimum display resolution
Recommended
- Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system
- OS: Windows® 10 64-bit
- Processor: Intel® Core™ i5 or AMD FX Series Processor or better
- Memory: 4 GB RAM
- Graphics: NVIDIA® GeForce® GTX 650 or AMD Radeon™ HD 7790 or better
- DirectX: Version 9.0
- Storage: 3 GB available space
- Sound Card: DirectX®-compatible
- Additional Notes: 1024X768 minimum display resolution
Supported languages (13)
The 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 The Hive?
Steam classifies The Hive as a Indie, Strategy game, developed by Skydome Entertainment. The Hive is a strategy game with RPG elements where you assume command as the insectoid hivemind. Build and expand your underground colony, harvest resources, and evolve your swarm using DNA. Will you survive in this hostile yet beautiful underworld?
How much does The Hive cost?
As of June 2026, Steam lists The Hive at $9.99. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.
Is The Hive single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes for The Hive: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.
Is The Hive on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?
Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists The Hive for Windows, macOS, Linux. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.
Is The Hive out yet?
Yes — Steam lists a release date of Aug 25, 2016.
What platforms is The Hive on?
The 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 The Hive single-player or multiplayer?
Steam lists these modes: Single-player.
How much does The Hive cost?
Steam lists it at $9.99.
Does The Hive have achievements?
Yes — Steam lists 37 achievements for The Hive.
Who made The Hive?
The Hive is developed by Skydome Entertainment and published by Skydome Entertainment.
Where to get The Hive
We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.
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