Full game metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Steam app type | game |
| Steam App ID | 4596790 |
| Live current players | 0 |
| SteamPulse tracked peak | 0 |
| Live count (today's peak floor) | 0 |
| Price | $9.99 |
| Free to play | No |
| Discount | 0% |
| Original price USD | $9.99 |
| Current price USD | $9.99 |
| Release date | Jun 10, 2026 |
| Developer | Pooandplay |
| Publisher | Pooandplay |
| Owners estimated | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate minimum | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate maximum | Not available |
| Review type | No user reviews |
| Positive review percent | Not available |
| Positive reviews | 0 |
| Negative reviews | 0 |
| Total reviews | 0 |
| Steam recommendations | Not available |
| Achievements | 15 |
| Average playtime forever | Not available |
| Windows support | Yes |
| macOS support | No |
| Linux support | No |
| Parent game | Not available |
| Store URL | https://store.steampowered.com/app/4596790/ |
Short description
In this hostage simulation, take the mic and negotiate the ransom to free the hostages. With advanced AI and complete freedom of choice, use your charisma, your narrative decisions, and your power of persuasion to manipulate unpredictable situations. Every word matters—and could come at a high cost.
About this game
Eloquence and the Weight of Words: Your Only Arsenal In a setting straight out of an 80s crime film, you’ve been given a mission: you alone possess the gift of persuasion. In Hostage Down , your only tools are your charisma, your persuasive skills, and your composure. Here, you’ll quickly realize that the weight of words is your only reality—every syllable can save a life or trigger total chaos. Facing you? The most unstable, stubborn, and magnificently absurd personalities imaginable. Every line you type (or speak) is a move in a psychological seduction game. Will you be able to defuse the situation and raise the diplomacy meter through a verbal police simulation and an immersive conversation system? A Comedy of Situations—Written by You A spiritual successor to the greatest dialogue duels of adventure games, the game throws you into legendary face-offs. Your mission? Bring extraordinary hostage-takers back to their senses—with style—and handle the most bizarre crises: Live Trip Tour : An influencer willing to do anything to grab “available brain time.” The Green Pirate : An eco-conscious assault led at full speed aboard a hijacked supertanker. Pink Justice : A court of flamingos where etiquette is a matter of life and death. Rebellious Smart Home : A smart fridge that has taken your kitchen hostage. The Anti-Capitalist Santa Claus : The grand finale against the most furious unionist of December 25th. And many more: feathered ambassadors, paranoid survivalists, and a high-speed train of absolute silence. Hostage Down: The Art of Negotiation Powered by AI Thanks to a cutting-edge language model (LLM), the game interprets the real intent behind your words in real time. Your success depends on your creativity, your humor, and your ability to charm—and manipulate—your counterpart. The AI responds with surgical precision to your arguments, allowing you to fully improvise your dialogue to defuse conflicts. 🚀 Key Features Open Dialogue System : Say or type anything. The AI reacts to the strength of your arguments, your narrative choices, and your sense of manipulation. Comedy & Satire : Darkly humorous scenarios designed to test your patience against…
Supported languages
English * , French * , Italian * , German * , Spanish - Spain * , Simplified Chinese * , Portuguese - Brazil * , Portuguese - Portugal * * languages with full audio support