Hive - The Pillbug - Steam Charts & Historical Stats
Hive - The Pillbug is an expansion piece for the core Hive game. Explore historical player activity and pricing for Hive - The Pillbug. Player-count data was last observed May 2, 2026.
Price
$0.01
Genre
Casual
Developer
BlueLine Games
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Buy Verdict
Watch — $1.04.
Decent deal at 65% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
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~70 days until next sale
Value Score
Great Value — 100th percentile.
Price-to-player ratio ranks in the 100th percentile.
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Market pricing tier
Genre Benchmarks
Value Ratio
Top 0%
Player count
Price History
Lowest Price
$0.01
Feb 2026 across all regions
Current Price
$0.01
US region
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Price history across regions (last 30 days)
System Requirements
Platform Support
Windows
macOS
Linux
Windows Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
- OS *: Windows XP or better
- Processor: 1 gHz
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 2.1+ w/ GL_ARB_framebuffer_object
- Storage: 300 MB available space
Recommended:
Recommended:
- OS *: Windows XP or better
- Processor: 2 gHz
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 3+
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 300 MB available space
macOS Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
- OS: Snow Leopard 10.6.8
- Processor: 1 gHz
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 2.1+ w/ GL_ARB_framebuffer_object
- Storage: 300 MB available space
Recommended:
Recommended:
- OS: Mavericks 10.9.2
- Processor: 2 gHz
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 3+
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 300 MB available space
Linux Requirements
Minimum:
Minimum:
- Processor: 1 gHz
- Memory: 512 MB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 2.1+ w/ GL_ARB_framebuffer_object
- Storage: 300 MB available space
Recommended:
Recommended:
- Processor: 2 gHz
- Memory: 1 GB RAM
- Graphics: OpenGL 3+
- Network: Broadband Internet connection
- Storage: 300 MB available space
Controller Support
full
Pricing
Paid Game
CDN$ 3.89 (CAD)
Additional Information
Categories
Single-player
Multi-player
Cross-Platform Multiplayer
Downloadable Content
Steam Achievements
Full controller support
Stats
Family Sharing
Supported Languages
English
Official Website
http://bluelinegamestudios.com/hive/
Current Pricing
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CDN$ 3.89
Regular Price
Historical low: $0.01
(Feb 2026)
Additional Information
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Support
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Purchase Options
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About This Game
Hive - The Pillbug is an expansion piece for the core Hive game. The Pillbug adds a lot of depth and new strategies to traditional Hive. While the Pillbug itself moves slowly just like the Queen (ie. one space at at time), it does have its own special abliity: It is able to pick up its neighboring pieces and move them regardless if they...
Detailed Description
Hive - The Pillbug is an expansion piece for the core Hive game.
The Pillbug adds a lot of depth and new strategies to traditional Hive. While the Pillbug itself moves slowly just like the Queen (ie. one space at at time), it does have its own special abliity: It is able to pick up its neighboring pieces and move them regardless if they are a friends or foe! The Pillbug adds a whole new level of defensive and offensive strategy to the game!
You can use the Pillbug in all of the game modes available in the core Hive game, including online, local, and games against the computer. You can also earn new achievements that can only be granted using the Pillbug's special abilities!
The Pillbug adds a lot of depth and new strategies to traditional Hive. While the Pillbug itself moves slowly just like the Queen (ie. one space at at time), it does have its own special abliity: It is able to pick up its neighboring pieces and move them regardless if they are a friends or foe! The Pillbug adds a whole new level of defensive and offensive strategy to the game!
You can use the Pillbug in all of the game modes available in the core Hive game, including online, local, and games against the computer. You can also earn new achievements that can only be granted using the Pillbug's special abilities!
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Hive - The Pillbug worth buying right now?
Watch — $1.04. Decent deal at 65% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
When does Hive - The Pillbug go on sale?
Decent deal at 65% off, but might drop further. Watch for better opportunities.
Is Hive - The Pillbug free to play?
Hive - The Pillbug costs $0.01 on Steam.
What genre is Hive - The Pillbug?
Hive - The Pillbug is a Casual, Indie, Strategy game.
Who developed Hive - The Pillbug?
Hive - The Pillbug was developed by BlueLine Games and published by BlueLine Games.
What platforms does Hive - The Pillbug support?
Available on Steam for Windows, macOS, Linux.