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The Hive

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3.8/5

( 9 Reviews )

3.8

9 Reviews

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The Hive
Description
Game setting The Hive is an RTS RPG single player game where you assume control of insectoid hive mind, and explore the vast underworld on your journey to the surface. The emphasis of the game is in exploration, discovery and story telling via the RTS style game play. Features Assu...
Genre:
Strategy - Real-time - Fantasy
Tags:
Fantasy, Strategy, Real-Time
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3.8/5

( 9 Reviews )

3.8

9 Reviews

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Product details
2016, Skydome Entertainment, ...
System requirements
Windows® 7 / Windows® 8 / Windows® 10, Intel® Core™ 2 Duo or AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 5600+, 2 GB RAM, NVID...
DLCs
The Hive Soundtrack
Time to beat
8 hMain
13 h Main + Sides
-- Completionist
9 h All Styles

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Description

Game setting


The Hive is an RTS RPG single player game where you assume control of insectoid hive mind, and explore the vast underworld on your journey to the surface.

The emphasis of the game is in exploration, discovery and story telling via the RTS style game play.

Features


  • Assume control as the Insectoid Hive mind. Explore a beautiful, vast and ruined underworld riddled with dangers and lost civilizations
  • Build your own underground nest and forces to defeat massive ancient creatures
  • Defeat enemies and dissolve their DNA to unlock new units and abilities
  • Equip your creatures with relics scavenged from the ruins of long lost civilizations



  • Experience an epic story that spans across the vast underworld of New Eden
  • Strategize your way to victory across 10 different levels and an estimated 10-12 hours of gameplay
  • The calming serenity of the blooming springs, the aggressive heat of volcanoes and the ruins holding a story of a sad history make up the world of Hive.

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Contents
Standard Edition
Soundtrack Bundle
Soundtrack (MP3)
Soundtrack (WAV)
System requirements
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Why buy on GOG.COM?
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Safety and satisfaction. Stellar support 24/7 and full refunds up to 30 days.
Time to beat
8 hMain
13 h Main + Sides
-- Completionist
9 h All Styles

Game length provided by HowLongToBeat

Game details
Genre:
Strategy - Real-time - Fantasy
Tags:
Fantasy, Strategy, Real-Time
Works on:
Windows (7, 8, 10, 11), Mac OS X (10.12+)
Release date:
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Company:
Skydome Entertainment / Skydome Entertainment
Size:
1.5 GB
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The Hive Soundtrack
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Overall most helpful review

Posted on: September 11, 2023

VickyHitchgull

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Games: 698 Reviews: 35

Never played it before, TY GoG <3

It is something I did not expect an RTS title to start me out as an ay-lmao collective in underneath a planet's surface. I'm glad I did. it is simple to understand, the animation for the story is unexpected! So far this is reviving the love I have for this genre of when RTS of OG Starcraft and Warcraft 3 was a thing. There could be a bug or 2 in the game, but was not noticeable during my playthrough of the game currently. Only thing is does not have is multiplayer games where I could play with friends, but is great for those that want RTS that focuses on its story. 8/10 Recomended for RTS starting point or veterans alike.

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Posted on: March 22, 2024

CMDREXORCIST

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Games: 545 Reviews: 3

Clunky and Disappointing

The user interface in this game is extremely clunky and difficult to use, even blocking the ability to click certain buttons in certain resolutions. It's a great idea for a game, but it seems poorly optimized and just not fun to play.

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Posted on: August 17, 2025

FatBoy5472

Verified owner

Games: 6 Reviews: 2

Bugs vs everything else, why not

This was a weird game to play, but you don't see enough weird so it was a bit of a win. The story sadly ended riiiight when it was getting good as well could be said for some game play mechanics so a good guess would be they had a bit more planned for this, rushed it out because of lowering budget and tried to push for a sequel that never came, which is always sad to see. But honestly, someone could probably mod this game with the assests there and get it up to scratch without too much trouble and if you played buggos on steam and just wanted to try more bug RTS's then this isn't too bad for the price

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Posted on: December 4, 2024

MadKingJoe

Verified owner

Games: 313 Reviews: 1

Interesting concept, poor execution

The Hive is a very interesting game and the story was very nice, but the game lacks tool tips for important information like, What I can do with the items I pick up? and How to gain DNA to research and upgrade units? This lead to me zerg rushing the game, that while fun annoyed me that critical information was not present during the tutorial stages of the game.

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Posted on: November 12, 2024

herbie025

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Games: 7 Reviews: 1

fun

fun

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