HIVESWAP: ACT 1 is a Adventure, RPG game from What Pumpkin Games, Inc. with a 92% positive Steam review signal. Indie Lantern indexes it for players browsing by weird, single-player.
Game snapshot
- Developer
- What Pumpkin Games, Inc.
- Release year
- 2017
- Playtime
- Varies by player
- Price
- $1.19
- Review signal
- 92% positive
Screenshots
System requirements
PC
- Minimum
- OS *: Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 10 Processor: Dual core 2.2GHz+ Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 1 GB VRAM Storage: 6 GB available space
- Recommended
- OS *: Windows XP/Vista/Windows 7/Windows 8/Windows 10 Processor: Dual core 3.0GHz+ Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 2 GB VRAM Storage: 6 GB available space
macOS
- Minimum
- OS: Mac OS X Lion (10.7) or later Processor: Dual core 2.2GHz+ Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 1 GB VRAM Storage: 6 GB available space
- Recommended
- OS: Mac OS X Lion (10.7) or later Processor: Dual core 3.0GHz+ Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 2 GB VRAM Storage: 6 GB available space
Linux
- Minimum
- Processor: Dual core 2.2GHz+ Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 1 GB VRAM Storage: 6 GB available space
- Recommended
- Processor: Dual core 3.0GHz+ Memory: 4 GB RAM Graphics: 2 GB VRAM Storage: 6 GB available space
From Steam reviews
Review notes
HIVESWAP: ACT 1 is worth a closer look if you want exploration, chaotic fun, strong atmosphere, and short game.
Best for players who want chaotic fun, strong atmosphere, hand-drawn, and exploration.
Check more carefully if you dislike unclear onboarding.
exploration
Play styleThe draw is moving through spaces, discovering details, and learning the world.
chaotic-fun
ToneThe appeal is messy, funny, and unpredictable rather than polished calm.
strong-atmosphere
ToneThe mood, place, and presentation carry a lot of the experience.
short-game
PacingIt is better understood as a compact experience than a long hobby game.
hand-drawn
SettingThe look is closer to illustration than generic 3D assets.
confusing-onboarding
FrictionThe first hours can be unclear without patience or outside help.
Steam review snapshots
The music is fantastic, the art is very solid with highly detailed, beautiful painted environments.Some people argue that it's too short but this is only the first act in a series and if you take the…Overall, HIVESWAP: ACT 1 succeeds as a charming and thoughtfully crafted adventure that prioritizes story, atmosphere, and character over mechanical depth.I was not a fan of the interface, I actually found it quite confusing and unintuitive.Why it fits
Check it if you want adventure, rpg filtered by weird, single-player.
Who might skip it
Research further on Steam if you need verified accessibility details, exact playtime, or current system requirements.