I Hate Running Backwards overview

Overview

I Hate Running Backwards comes from Binx Games, Croteam Incubator, Croteam and is published by Devolver Digital. It arrived on Steam on May 22, 2018, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Steam Achievements, and Full controller support. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows, Linux, Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

I Hate Running Backwards's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 0 players at 22 September 2026 - 13:33:00 UTC, with a tracked peak near 2. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 74% positive across 242 reviews.

Language and system requirements

I Hate Running Backwards is available in 10 languages including:

1 regional rating boards including usk

Sales, recommendations, and streams

I Hate Running Backwards has sold up to 2,382 units and has 188 Steam recommendations. The estimated VGI revenue is $22,597. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

I Hate Running Backwards overview details

I Hate Running Backwards combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

UPDATE 1.1.1 - HIGH STAKES New Features - Added all the assault rifle, pistol, shotgun and knife type tier 3 weapons bringing the primary weapon count to 67 up from 50 - Achievements have been added to NETRICSA - The score is now visible throughout the game - The combo counter was added to the HUD - Reworked the models and animations for Rocketeers, Kamikazes, Bombers, and Firecrackers Tweaks and adjustments - Bull won't spawn while near shortcuts - The boat is now more agile, also, fewer mines ;) - Loading screen now requires player's input to start the game (so you guys can read the tips in peace) - Arrows near the lockers now stay visible - Fixed the error which would appear on taking a shortcut when the tutorial is active - Fixed a bug where the helicopter would not be visible if it was destroyed in the first loop - Collider height around the helicopter area was raised to make jumping off the platform with the broken jetpack impossible - Added tier stars to weapons to make it easier to identify what rank all the weapons are - Gunslinger perk now affects BonePistol weapon and Colt45 weapon - Final Assault no longer works with BonePistol and Colt45 as they are now categorized as pistol weapons - CrossBone weapon now consumes the amount of ammo it fires - Rocket launcher tier 3 ammo increased to 15 up from 12 - Increased tier 2 and tier 3 Omicron laser damage to 12 up from 8 About the Game I Hate Running Backwards is a hardcore adrenaline packed shoot'em down that puts the emphasis on destruction and fighting never-ending waves of enemies! Pick your character and blast…

SteamPulse editorial summary

I Hate Running Backwards is listed as a game with $14.99. It supports Windows and Linux, belongs to Single-player, Multi-player, PvP, Shared/Split Screen PvP, Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Steam Achievements, and Full controller support, and is associated with Action and Indie. SteamPulse's latest observation records 0 players at 22 September 2026 - 13:33:00 UTC, a tracked peak of 2, and 74% positive reviews.

Overview tags

Action RoguelikeActionIndieRogue-liteLocal Co-OpDifficultShoot 'Em UpRunnerDestructionSingleplayerRogue-likeProcedural GenerationCo-opVoxelBullet Hell

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