
Superhot
Sign in to saveSuperhot is an independent first-person shooter video game developed and published by Superhot Team. Though the game follows traditional first-person shooter gameplay mechanics, with the player attempting to take out enemy targets using guns and other weapons, time within the game progresses at normal speed only when the player moves; this creates the opportunity for the player to assess their situation in slow motion and respond appropriately, making the gameplay similar to strategy video games. The game is presented in a minimalist art style, with enemies in red and weapons in black, in cont
Game data
Metacritic 82- Released
- 2016-02-24
- User rating
- 4.19 / 5
- Genres
- Shooter, Indie, Action
- Platforms
- PC, PlayStation 4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, macOS, Linux, Web
- ESRB
- Teen
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Game details · IGDB
Superhot is an independent first-person shooter built around a single core mechanic: time only moves when the player moves. Without health regeneration or ammo drops, players must navigate through enemies using improvised tactics, grabbing weapons from fallen opponents, and carefully planning movements through slow-motion bullet trajectories. The game features a minimalist visual style using only white, black, and red to highlight interactive elements and threats. It originated from a 2013 game jam prototype that was later expanded through a successful Kickstarter campaign. Modes include a …
- Released
- 2016
- Genres
- Shooter, Puzzle, Tactical, Indie
- Platforms
- Google Stadia, PlayStation 4, Linux, PC (Microsoft Windows), Mac, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch
- Game modes
- Single player
- Engine
- Unity
- Developer
- SUPERHOT Team
- Publisher
- SUPERHOT Team, IMGN.PRO
Key facts
- Video game.title
- Superhot
- Video game.image
- Superhot logo.svg
- Video game.developer
- Superhot Team
- Video game.publisher
- Superhot Team
- Video game.director
- Piotr Iwanicki
- Video game.writer
- Cezary Skorupka
- Video game.composer
- Karl Flodin
- Video game.engine
- Unity
- Video game.genre
- First-person shooter
- Video game.modes
- Single-player
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Wikidata facts
- Official website
- superhotgame.com
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- Commons category
- Superhot
- publication date
- 2016-02-25
- review score
- 80/100
- announcement date
- 2013-08-18
- itch.io URL
- superhot.itch.io/superhot
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Article
15 sectionsContents
- Gameplay
- ''Superhot VR''
- ''Superhot: Mind Control Delete''
- ''Superhot JP''
- Plot
- Development
- ''Superhot VR''
- Card game
- Reception
- Accolades
- Sales
- Legacy
- See also
- References
- External links
Superhot is an independent first-person shooter video game developed and published by Superhot Team. Though the game follows traditional first-person shooter gameplay mechanics, with the player attempting to take out enemy targets using guns and other weapons, time within the game progresses at normal speed only when the player moves; this creates the opportunity for the player to assess their situation in slow motion and respond appropriately, making the gameplay similar to strategy video games. The game is presented in a minimalist art style, with enemies in red and weapons in black, in contrast to the otherwise white and grey environment.
The game originated as an entry in the 2013 7 Day FPS Challenge, which Superhot Team expanded into a browser-based demonstration that September. Widespread attention from the demonstration prompted the team to develop the full game, using Kickstarter to secure funding to complete the title. Superhot was released for Microsoft Windows, OS X, and Linux in February 2016. Versions for the Xbox One, PlayStation 4, and Nintendo Switch were released in May 2016, July 2017, and August 2019, respectively. A rebuilt version of the game to better support virtual reality, Superhot VR, was released for the Oculus Rift, HTC Vive, and PlayStation VR headset devices. A sequel, Superhot: Mind Control Delete, which utilizes roguelike elements such as procedural generation and permadeath, was released in 2020.