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over the hill Platforms: Where You Can Play It

over the hill is a Steam-first release on October 14, 2026, Windows only. Console ports for PS5, Xbox Series X|S and Nintendo Switch 2 follow in 2027. Mac is not planned, there is no native Linux build, Steam Deck support comes through Proton, and Game Pass has never been mentioned by the developers.

Last updated & fact-checked: 2026-09-19Official sources

Day one is Steam, and Steam only. Funselektor Labs publishes over the hill itself on October 14, 2026 for Windows, and every other platform has its own, separate answer: three consoles in 2027, no Mac at launch, no native Linux ever (Proton instead), and mobile "too early to confirm". This page is the complete matrix, with the exact official wording behind each cell.

Platform matrix

PlatformStatusWhenOfficial wording
Steam (Windows)Launch platformOct 14, 2026"launching on October 14th, 2026, on Steam"
PS5Confirmed port2027"The console ports for PlayStation 5... will also follow in 2027"
**Xbox Series X\S**Confirmed port2027Same announcement as PS5
Nintendo Switch 2Confirmed port2027"...and Nintendo Switch 2 will also follow in 2027"
PS4 / Xbox One / original SwitchNot mentionedNeverNo official statement exists for last-gen
MacNot planned at launchMaybe later"Mac support is not planned for the initial release, but we may consider it in the future"
LinuxNo native buildNever"A native Linux version is not planned"
Steam DeckSupported via ProtonAt launch"committed to making sure over the hill will run smoothly on the Steam Deck via Proton"
GOG / EpicUnder considerationUnknown"we're considering GOG and Epic"
Mobile (Android / iOS)Too earlyUnknown"It's too early to confirm mobile"
Game PassNo statementUnknownThe developers have never addressed it

Read this before buying a console version

Three things the official FAQ makes clear that headlines tend to blur:

  1. It is Switch 2, not Switch. The announcement names "Nintendo Switch 2" specifically. Nothing has been said about the original Switch, and last-gen consoles are absent from every official statement.
  2. "2027" has no month in it. No quarter, no season. When a store page or article prints a specific console date, it is a placeholder, not a fact.
  3. Cross-play is confirmed, generally. Asked "Will there be cross-play?", the official FAQ answers "Yes." Read together with the 2027 console timeline, that points to PC and console players eventually driving together, but the developers have not spelled out which platform pairs are included.

System requirements (PC)

The published minimum is mid-range 2017 hardware: a Core i5-7400 or Ryzen 5 2600, 8 GB of RAM and a GTX 1070 or Vega-56 on Windows 10, with 4 GB of storage and DirectX 11, tested at FullHD. There is no recommended tier yet. The line-by-line breakdown, why the GTX 1070 floor is higher than the art style suggests, and the Steam Deck via Proton commitment all live on the system requirements page.

Controllers, wheels and cloud

Full controller support is in, with gamepad explicitly recommended (DualSense and DualShock are listed on the store page). Steering wheels with force feedback are not planned for the initial release; keyboard and gamepad come first. A GeForce Now thread exists on the Steam forums with an official answer marked solved; we have not verified its content yet and will update this page when we do.

If you were hoping to play before October 14, the situation is on the demo page: the Next Fest demo ended June 29 and a limited Discord playtest is the only early access route. Pricing for every platform that has one is on the price page, and the overall timeline is on the release date page.

FAQ

Is over the hill on PS5 or PS4?

PS5: yes, in 2027. PS4: no version has ever been mentioned.

Is over the hill on Xbox?

Yes, Xbox Series X|S in 2027. Xbox One is not mentioned in any official statement.

Is over the hill on Switch or Switch 2?

On Switch 2 in 2027. The original Switch has not been announced.

Is over the hill on Game Pass?

No statement either way has ever been made. Treat any Game Pass claim as speculation.

Does over the hill run on Mac or Linux?

Not natively. Mac may be considered after launch; there is no native Linux build, but Steam Deck play through Proton is an official commitment.

Will PC and console players be able to play together?

The official FAQ confirms cross-play with a plain "Yes." The exact platform pairings have not been detailed.

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