Cleared Hot (2025)

Developer: Not Knowing Corporation
Publisher: MicroProse Software
Platforms: Windows, Linux
Genres: Action, Indie, Early Access
Rating: 4.8 of 5, 3,752 player ratings
Typical playtime: about 3.5 hours
Where to get it: Steam

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How it feels

A fast-paced tactical action game that feels intense and challenging.

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What players say

Players call Cleared Hot a worthy successor to Desert Strike, praising the core arcade combat and standout rope/magnet mechanic. The early access content runs short at 4-5 hours, and the PC version has performance issues that cause low framerates even on capable hardware. Players are split on the difficulty, noting a spike around mission 7-8 and frustrating checkpoint-free missions.

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