SUPERHOT (2016): runs on Windows 11, Mac, Linux, Steam Deck?

Gamicality score 85 / 100

Playability today ★★★★★ 5

Runs today5 / 5
Design today4.5 / 5
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Steam user reviews Very Positive

38,776 reviews91% positive
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Released: 2016
Developer: SUPERHOT Team
Genre: Action, Indie
Runs on: Windows, macOS, Linux, Steam Deck
Last checked: October 31, 2026

Does SUPERHOT run on Windows 11, Apple Silicon Macs, Linux and Steam Deck?

Windows 11	Expected to work. It is sold for Windows today and no problem is on record. SourceNo player reports yet
Mac (Apple Silicon)	Steam sells a Mac version. Not yet confirmed on Apple Silicon. SourceNo player reports yet
Linux	Yes, there is a native Linux version. SourceNo player reports yet
Steam Deck	Verified by Valve: it works great on Steam Deck. SourceNo player reports yet

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Synopsis

A first-person shooter in which time moves only when you move, turning each short level into a slow-motion puzzle of dodging bullets, grabbing weapons and taking out red crystal enemies. A strange framing story about a hacked computer program ties the levels together, and extra challenge and endless modes open after the campaign.

What people say

Critics in 2016 praised the clever time mechanic, the tense, film-like firefights and the stark white-and-red look, along with quick restarts that keep you trying again. The main criticism was that style can outweigh substance: the campaign is short, the ideas are not developed much further, and the story struck some as tedious and intrusive. Players today still find it simple, smooth and addictive and say it runs well on Steam Deck, though many consider it too short for its full price and some report controller problems or launch issues.

Playability today

Playability runs from 1 to 5. It is the average of two parts. Each part starts at 1 and climbs to 5 as more of its checks pass. Read the method.

Runs today: 5 / 5

✓Sold today from an official store
✓Runs on Windows 11 without fan patches
–Single-player works without an internet connection
–All of its content still works (servers, DLC, unlocks)
–Supports modern resolutions and widescreen
✓Full controller support or remappable controls
✓Steam Deck Verified or Playable
✓No intrusive DRM or required third-party launcher account
✓No pay-to-win or pushy microtransactions
–No known game-breaking bugs in the current version

Filled in from the Steam store and Valve’s Steam Deck rating. Checks marked – are unknown and do not count until someone checks them.

Design today: 4.5 / 5

✓Controls feel natural on a modern controller or mouse and keyboardWith mouse and keyboard the shooting feels smooth and immediate, though controller support is incomplete and some players report problems with it. Source: vaporlens.app, pcgamingwiki.com.
✓Menus, text and interface are clear on today's screensThe minimal white, red and black style is praised for making enemies and threats easy to read. Source: vaporlens.app, opencritic.com.
✓Saving is fair: free saves or frequent checkpoints, little lost progressLevels are short and restarts are instant, so a death costs only seconds. Source: opencritic.com.
✓It teaches itself: no guide needed to make progressThe single core rule is shown in the first moments and built on level by level, with no guide needed. Source: opencritic.com, vaporlens.app.
✗Pacing holds up: little grind, filler or forced backtrackingCritics and many players find the story interludes tedious and intrusive, and some challenges feel repetitive. Source: opencritic.com, vaporlens.app.
✓Camera and movement never fight the playerMovement and the first-person view draw no complaints, and the slowed time gives full control of every step; evidence on the camera itself is thin. Source: vaporlens.app.

Judged against games made today, from complaints that recur in recent Steam reviews and discussions, forums, PCGamingWiki and community wikis. Each reason links to where it comes from.