StrategyFit check
Is Hive worth it for you?
We tell you who should skip it, too.
Play it if you…
Good fit- Board-game players who want an abstract strategy game without a fixed board
- Solo players seeking computer opponents with selectable difficulty
- Remote opponents who prefer matches that can continue asynchronously
Skip it if you…
Saves you a refund- Players looking for a conventional board with fixed spaces rather than a field built during play
- Players who prefer campaign progression, character development, or action-focused encounters over repeated tactical matches
- Players seeking a broad collection of unrelated game modes instead of one board-game ruleset
Our take on Hive
Hive departs from the usual board-game layout by having the pieces create the play area as the match develops. Its central structure replaces fixed spaces with an expanding arrangement, while the goal remains focused on surrounding the opposing Queen Bee.
What is Hive?
Hive is a digital board game in which players create the playing area by placing insect pieces rather than moving on a fixed board.
The objective is to surround the opposing Queen Bee. Matches can be played locally, online, against computer-controlled opponents across five difficulty levels, or in hot-seat mode with shared controls. Asynchronous play allows a match to continue while an opponent is offline. The game includes mouse and keyboard, gamepad, camera-controlled 3D presentation, and Steam statistics and achievements. Three tabletop expansions—the Pillbug, Ladybug, and Mosquito—are available as downloadable content and can be enabled or disabled for individual games.
How Hive plays
- 01Dynamic Playing Area
- Placed pieces gradually form the field used for the rest of the match.
- 02Five AI Levels
- Computer opponents are available across five difficulty settings.
- 03Asynchronous Matches
- Games can continue while an opponent is offline.
- 04Expansion Controls
- The Pillbug, Ladybug, and Mosquito add-ons can be switched on or off for each game.
- 05Shared Local Controls
- Hot-seat play supports two players sharing a mouse, keyboard, or gamepad.
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Hive: platforms & release
Is Hive worth it?
It is worth it if: board-game players who want an abstract strategy game without a fixed board. Skip it if: players looking for a conventional board with fixed spaces rather than a field built during play.
Where can I download Hive?
Use the Download Now button on this page: it opens Hive's store page, where you can choose how to get it.
What platforms is Hive on?
Windows, macOS and Linux.
