Hotline Miami

Hotline Miami

Dennaton Games · October 23, 2012 · Great Soundtrack, Violent, Action, Indie, Pixel Graphics

Buy Hotline Miami from GOG at $1.99 — the cheapest of 15 stores we compare. The cheapest Hotline Miami key from a keyshop is $1.99 at Loaded.

PC
Overwhelmingly Positive97% · 128,50585Metacritic201playing now
Best price 52 Good deal
$1.99-80%
$9.99lowest tracked $0.75
GOG Buy at GOG

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Where to buy Hotline Miami — official stores

GOG
GOG
Standard Edition · DRM-Free
-80%
$1.99
$9.99
Buy
Nuuvem
Nuuvem
Standard Edition · Steam
-80%
$1.99
$9.99
Buy
Steam
Steam
Standard Edition · Steam
$9.99
Buy
Newegg
Newegg
Standard Edition · Steam
$9.99
Buy
Humble Store
Humble Store
Standard Edition · Steam
$9.99
Buy
Microsoft Store
Microsoft Store
Standard Edition · Microsoft Store
$9.99
Buy
Gamesplanet
Standard Edition · Steam
$9.99
Buy

Cheapest Hotline Miami keys — keyshops

Keyshops are third-party marketplaces — keys are resold and can be region-locked or a different edition. Check the listing's region & edition before buying.

YUPLAY
Standard Edition · Steam
-77%
$2.18
$9.52
Buy
Driffle INC
Standard Edition · Steam
$2.23
Buy
Loaded
Standard Edition · Steam
-79%
$1.99
$9.39
Buy
Gameseal
Standard Edition · Steam
$2.17
Buy
Eneba
Standard Edition · Steam
$2.29
Buy
Kinguin
Standard Edition · Steam
$2.31
Buy
Keycense
Standard Edition · Steam
-75%
$2.57
$10.17
Buy
CJS CD Keys
CJS CD Keys
Standard Edition · Steam
$3.27
Buy

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Hotline Miami price by region

Hotline Miami costs £1.62 in the United Kingdom, €1.79 in Europe (EUR), $1.99 in the United States, $1.99 in Georgia (USD), CA$2.59 in Canada, A$2.86 in Australia, NZ$2.95 in New Zealand, R$6.59 in Brazil and zł7.83 in Poland right now.

Cheapest Hotline Miami offer in each region, in local currency
RegionBest priceOfficial storeKey shopStores
United Kingdom £1.62 −80% £1.69 £1.62 10
Europe (EUR) €1.79 −80% €1.95 €1.79 12
United Statesyour region $1.99 −80% $1.99 $1.99 15
Georgia (USD) $1.99 −80% $1.99 $1.99 15
Canada CA$2.59 −80% CA$2.59 CA$3.03 11
Australia A$2.86 −80% A$2.86 — 9
New Zealand NZ$2.95 −80% NZ$2.95 — 8
Brazil R$6.59 −80% R$6.59 R$12.11 10
Poland zł7.83 −80% zł7.83 zł8.74 10

Each row is a real price from that region's own stores, not a currency conversion, so the figures are not directly comparable. Switch regions in the header to shop the one you buy in.

Trailers & screenshots

Watch the Hotline Miami trailer →

About Hotline Miami

✦ AI summary

Orchestrate lightning-fast massacres through neon-soaked Miami as a mysterious killer following cryptic answering machine orders, blending brutal gunplay with close-quarters combat in perfectly choreographed chaos. The game's punishing difficulty, haunting atmosphere, and unsettling narrative blur the line between player agency and manipulation, forcing you to question why you're so eager to pull the trigger.

Hotline Miami is a high-octane action game overflowing with raw brutality, hard-boiled gunplay and skull crushing close combat. Set in an alternative 1989 Miami, you will assume the role of a mysterious antihero on a murderous rampage against the shady underworld at the behest of voices on your answering machine. Soon you'll find yourself struggling to get a grip of what is going on and why you are prone to these acts of violence.

Rely on your wits to choreograph your way through seemingly impossible situations as you constantly find yourself outnumbered by vicious enemies. The action is unrelenting and every shot is deadly so each move must be quick and decisive if you hope to survive and unveil the sinister forces driving the bloodshed. Hotline Miami’s unmistakable visual style, a driving soundtrack, and a surreal chain of events will have you question your own thirst for blood while pushing you to the limits with a brutally unforgiving challenge.

Hotline Miami — game info

Platforms
Windows, macOS, Linux / SteamOS
Steam Deck
Verified
Player modes
Single-player
Controller
Full controller support
PC Game Pass
Not included

Hotline Miami in the rankings

What Steam players say

Recent verbatim reviews from Steam — separate from playze.io community reviews below.

✦ AI summary

Players praise Hotline Miami for its tight, well-designed level layouts and addictive scoring system that encourages replayability and mastery, along with its excellent soundtrack and fast-paced action. The main criticism is that the game feels relatively short and somewhat like a prototype compared to its sequel, though most agree the compact nature of the experience works in its favor rather than against it. It's widely recommended as an excellent entry point into the top-down shooter and roguelike genres.

Recommended Oct 2, 2026
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Recommended Oct 2, 2026
SO DAMN COOO
Recommended Oct 1, 2026
<3
Recommended Oct 1, 2026
The pixel art violence, the pounding soundtrack, and that perfect “die and instantly retry” loop make every run feel electric. It’s short, sharp, and leaves a lasting mark. One of the most unique and unforgettable indie games ever made. Answer the phone.
Recommended Oct 1, 2026
Neon frenetic action. Chaotic and amazing.
Recommended Oct 1, 2026
I hope they make a sequel

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