Underplayed Gems

hate.net (2025)

hate.net cover
Developer
bonitāka
Platforms
Windows
Genres
Action, Indie
Rating
4.8 of 5, 115 player ratings
Typical playtime
about 1.6 hours
Where to get it
Steam

More by bonitāka

The 3D catalog: game boxes on wooden shelves, with the cat sitting at the counter next to its greeting.

The catalog in 3D

The same catalog has a room you can walk around in. The cat behind the counter is the AI Catbot, and they pick real games from it when you tell them what you feel like playing. Nothing is for sale, here or in there. Go in from here and this game is already out on the counter, with more like it waiting on the shelf next to it.

More games like thisWatch the trailer

or watch the trailer on YouTube

How it feels

A frantic, minimalist first-person shooter set in a desolate arena where endless bot battles create a sense of meaningless, timeless conflict.

fast-pacedminimalistchaoticatmosphericlonelyendlessarcade-like

What players say

Players praise the atmosphere and controls but find the game very short with only one level and one boss fight. The lack of story and convoluted platforming with an unreliable double-jump frustrate some, while others consider it a worthwhile budget arena shooter.

Screenshots

hate.net screenshot 1hate.net screenshot 2hate.net screenshot 3hate.net screenshot 4hate.net screenshot 5

More games like this

More by bonitāka

This page is from Underplayed Gems, a catalog of older and overlooked games. Not quite it? You can browse by platform and genre, or take this one into the 3D catalog and ask the Catbot for something closer.