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Hard Chip

App ID 2844290
App Type Game
Developer
Publisher Elorth
Supported Systems Windows
Technologies XNA Engine
Last Changenumber 30359427
Last Record Update 1 August 2025 – 00:11:23 UTC ()
Release Date 22 November 2024 – 17:01:26 UTC ()

Hard Chip is a 3D simulation/puzzle game about building processors focusing on realism. Explore the world of semiconductor chip design and delve into the intricacies of CPU logic, floor planning, and propagation delay.

Steam price history

Current Price $14.99
Lowest Recorded Price $11.99 at -20% 13 March 2025
Currency Current Price Converted Price Lowest Recorded Price
U.S. Dollar $14.99 $14.99 $11.99 $11.99 at -20%
Russian Ruble 550 ₽ $6.87 -54.14% $5.50 440 ₽ at -20%
South Asia - USD $6.99 $6.99 -53.37% $5.59 $5.59 at -20%
Kazakhstani Tenge 4100₸ $7.55 -49.59% $6.04 3280₸ at -20%
Ukrainian Hryvnia 325₴ $7.77 -48.12% $6.22 260₴ at -20%
Vietnamese Dong 205000₫ $7.81 -47.84% $6.25 164000₫ at -20%
Indian Rupee ₹ 690 $7.90 -47.24% $6.32 ₹ 552 at -20%
LATAM - U.S. Dollar $7.99 $7.99 -46.70% $6.39 $6.39 at -20%
MENA - U.S. Dollar $7.99 $7.99 -46.70% $6.39 $6.39 at -20%
South African Rand R 145.00 $8.00 -46.62% $6.40 R 116.00 at -20%
Indonesian Rupiah Rp 130999 $8.00 -46.61% $6.40 Rp 104799 at -20%
Chinese Yuan ¥ 58 $8.04 -46.35% $6.43 ¥ 46.40 at -20%
Philippine Peso ₱485.00 $8.39 -43.99% $6.71 ₱388.00 at -20%
Brazilian Real R$ 46,99 $8.47 -43.43% $6.78 R$ 37,59 at -20%
CIS - U.S. Dollar $8.49 $8.49 -43.36% $6.79 $6.79 at -20%
Chilean Peso CLP$ 8300 $8.56 -42.88% $6.85 CLP$ 6640 at -20%
Saudi Riyal 32.95 SR $8.78 -41.40% $7.02 26.36 SR at -20%
Malaysian Ringgit RM38.50 $9.00 -39.96% $7.20 RM30.80 at -20%
Taiwan Dollar NT$ 268 $9.02 -39.82% $7.20 NT$ 214 at -20%
Colombian Peso COL$ 37500 $9.09 -39.33% $7.27 COL$ 30000 at -20%
Kuwaiti Dinar 2.80 KD $9.17 -38.81% $7.33 2.24 KD at -20%
Qatari Riyal 33.99 QR $9.33 -37.72% $7.46 27.19 QR at -20%
Peruvian Sol S/.33.50 $9.47 -36.82% $7.57 S/.26.80 at -20%
Mexican Peso Mex$ 178.99 $9.49 -36.67% $7.59 Mex$ 143.19 at -20%
Thai Baht ฿315.00 $9.69 -35.29% $7.75 ฿252.00 at -20%
Singapore Dollar S$14.50 $11.24 -25.01% $8.99 S$11.60 at -20%
Uruguayan Peso $U455 $11.31 -24.52% $9.05 $U364 at -20%
U.A.E. Dirham 42.00 AED $11.43 -23.72% $9.14 33.60 AED at -20%
Japanese Yen ¥ 1700 $11.45 -23.57% $9.16 ¥ 1360 at -20%
South Korean Won ₩ 16500 $11.87 -20.76% $9.50 ₩ 13200 at -20%
Hong Kong Dollar HK$ 95.00 $12.10 -19.26% $9.68 HK$ 76.00 at -20%
Costa Rican Colon ₡6500 $12.86 -14.15% $10.29 ₡5200 at -20%
New Zealand Dollar NZ$ 21.99 $13.01 -13.17% $10.41 NZ$ 17.59 at -20%
Canadian Dollar CDN$ 19.49 $14.12 -5.79% $11.29 CDN$ 15.59 at -20%
Australian Dollar A$ 21.95 $14.19 -5.33% $11.35 A$ 17.56 at -20%
Norwegian Krone 165,00 kr $16.11 +7.52% $12.89 132,00 kr at -20%
Israeli New Shekel ₪55.95 $16.38 +9.31% $13.10 ₪44.76 at -20%
British Pound £12.79 $16.98 +13.33% $13.58 £10.23 at -20%
Euro 14,79€ $17.14 +14.39% $13.71 11,83€ at -20%
Polish Zloty 67,99zł $18.44 +23.04% $14.75 54,39zł at -20%
Swiss Franc CHF 16.79 $20.84 +39.03% $16.66 CHF 13.43 at -20%
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Additional Information

Developer Elorth
community_visible_stats Yes
ReleaseState released
Publisher Elorth
Store Release Date 22 November 2024 – 17:01:29 UTC ()
osarch 64
community_hub_visible Yes
Social Media https://bsky.app/profile/elorth.bsky.social
https://discord.gg/AYsUachQ4T
https://www.reddit.com/r/hardchip/
https://x.com/hardchipgame
https://www.youtube.com/@hardchipgame
Primary Genre Simulation (28)
Store Genres Indie (23), Simulation (28), Early Access (70)
Steam Release Date 22 November 2024 – 17:01:26 UTC ()
Store Asset Modification Time 14 July 2025 – 21:26:10 UTC () (1752528370)
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osextended empty string
review_score 7
review_percentage 97
Detected Technologies (?) XNA Engine
Steam Deck Compatibility
  • Steam Deck:
  • Some functionality is not accessible when using the default controller configuration, requiring use of the touchscreen or virtual keyboard, or a community configuration
  • This game sometimes shows mouse, keyboard, or non-Steam-Deck controller icons
  • Some in-game text is small and may be difficult to read
  • Parts of this game would benefit from using an external keyboard
  • This game's default graphics configuration performs well on Steam Deck
  •  
  • SteamOS:
  • This game runs successfully on SteamOS
  • Note: Some functionality is not accessible when using the default controller configuration, requiring use of the touchscreen or virtual keyboard, or a community configuration
  • Note: Parts of this game would benefit from using an external keyboard
  •  
  • category: Playable
  • steamos_compatibility: Compatible
  • test_timestamp: 25 July 2025 – 00:00:00 UTC
  • tested_build_id: 16656294
  • configuration:
    supported_inputother
    requires_manual_keyboard_invoke0
    requires_non_controller_launcher_nav0
    primary_player_is_controller_slot_00
    non_deck_display_glyphs1
    small_text1
    requires_internet_for_setup0
    requires_internet_for_singleplayer0
    recommended_runtimeproton-9.0-4RC
    requires_h2640
    requires_voice_files0
    gamescope_frame_limiter_not_supported0
    hdr_support0
controllertagwizard Yes
Early Access Release Date 22 November 2024 – 00:00:00 UTC ()
First seen on SteamDB 15 February 2024 – 19:53:04 UTC (), in changelist #22363184

Supported Languages

6 Languages Interface Full Audio Subtitles
English Yes
French Yes
Russian Yes
German Yes
Spanish - Latin America Yes
Italian Yes
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Assets
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timestamp14 July 2025 – 21:28:36 UTC
Trailers
257006324 ↴
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