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You Have to Win the Game

You Have to Win the Game

Shooter, Platform, Adventure, Indie

by Minor Key Games

Score

Ratings

Published

7.0

17

2012

IGDB critic rating

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Information

Consoles

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac

How Long to Beat

Main story2h

Developer

Minor Key Games

Publisher

Minor Key Games

Game Modes

Single player

Release Date

May 6, 2012

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Information

Consoles

Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac

Developer

Minor Key Games

Publisher

Minor Key Games

Game Modes

Single player

Release Date

May 6, 2012

How Long to Beat

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Rushed

2h

Main story

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Completionist

Synopsis:

You Have to Win the Game is an free exploration platformer with a retro 1980s PC aesthetic.

Where to play

Official siteSteamitch.io

Media

Trailer

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