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Way of the Hunter

Way of the Hunter overview

Nine Rocks Games | Aug 16, 2022 | game

Released

111players observed · 13 September 2026 - 06:10:54 UTC

AdventureSimulationSportsHuntingShooterSteam Store

  • Latest observed players111 · 13 September 2026 - 06:10:54 UTC
  • SteamPulse tracked peak2,175
  • Units sold (VGI)338,000
  • Revenue (VGI)$8,800,000
  • Review score80% positive

Way of the Hunter dated player observations, monthly player trends, reviews, and game metadata are tracked on SteamPulse.

  • Latest observed players111 · 13 September 2026 - 06:10:54 UTC
  • SteamPulse tracked peak2,175
  • Units sold (VGI)338,000
  • Revenue (VGI)$8,800,000
  • Review score80% positive
  • Total reviews11,282
  • Release dateAug 16, 2022
  • DeveloperNine Rocks Games
  • PublisherTHQ Nordic

Genres: Adventure, Simulation, Sports

Company pages: Developer: Nine Rocks GamesPublisher: THQ Nordic

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Game overview

Overview

Way of the Hunter comes from Nine Rocks Games and is published by THQ Nordic. It arrived on Steam on Aug 16, 2022, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, and Steam Cloud. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows, Steam, Xbox, and PlayStation so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

Way of the Hunter's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 111 players at 13 September 2026 - 06:10:54 UTC, with a tracked peak near 2,175. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 80% positive across 11,282 reviews.

Language and system requirements

Way of the Hunter is available in 16 languages including:

EnglishFrenchItalianGermanSpanish - SpainArabicTraditional ChineseSimplified ChinesePolishRussianCzechTurkishJapaneseHindiIndonesianSlovak languages with full audio support

5 regional rating boards including esrb, pegi, usk, oflc, and dejus

PlatformTypeOSProcessorMemoryGraphicsStorage
WindowsMinimum64bit OS - Windows 10AMD Ryzen 3 3100 / Intel Core i3-81008 GB RAMGeForce GTX 960 / Radeon R9 38019 GB available space
WindowsRecommended64bit OS - Windows 10Intel i7 quad-core16 GB RAMNVidia RTX 2070 Super 8GB19 GB available space

Sales, recommendations, and streams

Way of the Hunter has sold up to 338,000 units and has 8,522 Steam recommendations. The estimated VGI revenue is $8,800,000. On Twitch, 1 streamers are live with around 2 total watchers.

Detailed game overview

Way of the Hunter overview details

Way of the Hunter combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

Way of the Hunter Elite Edition The Elite Edition includes the base game as well as the following extras items: Way of the Hunter - Map Pack 1 Way of the Hunter - Hunter's Pack Way of the Hunter - Aurora Shores Way of the Hunter - Tikamoon Plains About the Game This authentic hunting experience lets you explore and hunt in large open-world environments in the USA and Europe . Discover true to life animals in beautiful natural habitats and handle various detailed and highly realistic weapons. Way of the Hunter provides a highly immersive, completely integrated experience amongst stunning wildlife with true to live animal group behavior. Witness the changing of complex ecosystems that react and adapt to your input. Learn what it means to be a true hunter and put your skills to the test. Face the challenges of ethical hunting, supported by a compelling story, or simply enjoy hunting the rich environments freely. Dozens of strikingly detailed animal species with realistic behavior models for a truly immersive hunting experience Hunt like a pro with features that highlight animal signs, blood splatter analysis, and shot review with the rewindable bullet camera Hunt your way through two unique and rich locations by car or by foot. Both the Pacific Northwest and Transylvania cover a terrain of 144 square km/55 square miles each Use Hunter Sense to highlight important details and info, or disable it and customize your HUD for a hardcore experience Complex Trophy system generates unique antlers and horns based on multiple factors like fitness and age Sophisticated natur…

SteamPulse editorial summary

Way of the Hunter is listed as a game with $29.99. It supports Windows, belongs to Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, and Steam Cloud, and is associated with Adventure, Simulation, and Sports. SteamPulse's latest observation records 111 players at 13 September 2026 - 06:10:54 UTC, a tracked peak of 2,175, and 80% positive reviews.

Overview facts

FieldValue
GameWay of the Hunter
Steam App ID1288320
Typegame
Release dateAug 16, 2022
DeveloperNine Rocks Games
PublisherTHQ Nordic
Price$29.99
PlatformsWindows
GenresAdventure, Simulation, Sports
CategoriesSingle-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op, Steam Achievements, Full controller support, Steam Trading Cards, Steam Cloud, Family Sharing
Supported languagesEnglish * , French, Italian, German, Spanish - Spain, Arabic, Traditional Chinese, Simplified Chinese, Polish, Russian, Czech, Turkish, Japanese, Hindi, Indonesian, Slovak * languages with full audio support
WebsiteOfficial website

Player and review overview

MetricValue
Latest observed players111 · 13 September 2026 - 06:10:54 UTC
SteamPulse tracked peak2,175
Positive reviews9,056
Negative reviews2,226
Total reviews11,282
Positive percent80%
Review typeVery Positive
Recommendations8,522
Average playtime5,333 minutes

SteamPulse record freshness

FieldValue
Steam release dateAug 16, 2022
Official Steam feed update (UTC)23 April 2026 - 13:03:58 UTC
SteamPulse last record update (UTC)13 September 2026 - 06:10:54 UTC
Live player count updated (UTC)13 September 2026 - 06:10:54 UTC
Store metadata updated (UTC)13 September 2026 - 06:10:54 UTC

Content descriptors

It is a realistic hunting game. Animals are shot and killed with rifles, blood splatters are displayed on the ground. Animal anatomy and the hit by the bullet are shown in the shot review. Animals are displayed as taxidermized trophies in the hunting lodge.

Highlighted achievements

AchievementDescription
Sportsman stageNo description
Like the Back of My HandNo description
Every Nook and CrannyNo description
Not Great, Not TerribleNo description
Like Father, Like SonNo description
Top of the PyramidNo description
Go Big or Go HomeNo description
Ahoooooooooy!No description
To filter or not, that’s the questionNo description
Nice to Meet YouNo description

Support and legal notes

FieldValue
Support email[email protected]
Support URLNot available
Legal noticeWay of the Hunter © 2023 THQ Nordic AB, Sweden. Developed by Nine Rocks Games, published by THQ Nordic GmbH, Austria. All other brands, product names and logos are trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners. All rights reserved.

References

Official and third-party reference links for checking this Steam app outside SteamPulse.

ReferenceLink
SteamPulse canonicalhttps://steampulse.org/game/1288320
Steam Storehttps://store.steampowered.com/app/1288320/
Steam Communityhttps://steamcommunity.com/app/1288320
PCGamingWiki search
IGDB searchSearch IGDB for Way of the Hunter

Game FAQ

Real questions answered from SteamPulse data, including live players, monthly momentum, review sentiment, regional audience signals, Twitch activity, and current Steam pricing.

What is the latest observed Steam activity for Way of the Hunter?

Way of the Hunter's latest SteamPulse observation records 111 players at 13 September 2026 - 06:10:54 UTC, with a tracked peak of 2,175 concurrent players in the available SteamPulse record. SteamPulse also records about 89 hours of average lifetime playtime.

Is Way of the Hunter growing or declining recently?

September 2026 is still in progress. The month-to-date average is 157 players; the highest observed daily value is 330 players. Available values are provisional and will continue changing until the UTC month closes. The completed comparison month is August 2026.

What country-level audience data is available for Way of the Hunter?

In the observed sample of public reviewer profiles with a visible country, the leading shares are United States (32.8%), Canada (12.1%), Romania (5.2%). The separate directional player-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (29.7%), Canada (10.2%), China (4.1%). The directional follower-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (38.8%), Canada (11%), China (4.1%). The directional wishlist-region model assigns its leading shares to United States (26.8%), Canada (8.9%), China (6.3%). Only the reviewer view is based on observed public profile countries; the other percentages are modeled relative weights, not verified account locations or country-level user counts.

What does the Steam review footprint look like for Way of the Hunter?

Way of the Hunter currently sits at 80% positive across 11,282 Steam reviews tracked by SteamPulse, including 9,056 positive reviews and 2,226 negative reviews. Steam labels the current review summary as Very Positive.

How much follower and Twitch attention does Way of the Hunter have?

Way of the Hunter currently has about 40K tracked Steam followers as of 27 January 2026 - 00:00:00 UTC. On Twitch, SteamPulse is matching roughly 2 live viewers across 1 active streams for the game's category.

What is the current Steam price for Way of the Hunter?

Way of the Hunter is currently listed at $29.99 on Steam. SteamPulse uses the current store snapshot and historical price records to show whether the page is at full price or in a discounted window. Steam recommendations currently stand near 8,522, which helps add market context around that price.

Reviews, pricing, and metadata

Review summary

Very Positive

80% positive, 9,056 positive, 2,226 negative

Price and discount

$29.99

Platforms

Windows

Categories

Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Online Co-op, Steam Achievements, Full controller support

Achievements

42

Platform releases
  • Steam 16 August 2022
  • Xbox 16 August 2022
  • PlayStation 16 August 2022

DLC and packages

Steam bundles

Way of the HunterBundle #71531 - Complete set$31.48Way of the Hunter Ultimate EditionBundle #41769 - 17% off$38.53
Way of the Hunter - Elkcrest IslandThis isolated and sparsely populated hunting ground is also inhabited by a recent addition, Merriam’s wild turkeys, and a shy predator that debuts in Way of the Hunter: the North American cougar.dlc #4234310FreeWay of the Hunter - Strasser PackExperience two high end hunting rifles from Austria with the Strasser Pack. A 7mm PRC and .308 Win Caliber with the characteristic straight pull repeater.dlc #4071730$2.99Way of the Hunter - Christensen Arms PackWay of the Hunter has partnered with Christensen Arms to bring you two iconic hunting riflesdlc #4071720$2.99Way of the Hunter SoundtrackImmerse yourself in the world of Way of the Hunter and enjoy 11 tracks of original music from the game and its four major expansions.music #3325360FreeWay of the Hunter - Map Pack 2The Way of the Hunter Map Pack 2 includes the Outfits Pack and two new region DLC's, each new map is 64 square kilometers / 25 square miles and comes with new animals, story and features.dlc #2793490$19.99Way of the Hunter - Map Pack 1The Way of the Hunter Map Pack 1 includes two new region DLC's, each new region is 64 square kilometers / 25 square miles and comes with new animals and weapons. + The Way of the Hunter Hunter's Packdlc #2012180$19.99Way of the Hunter - Hunter's Advantage PackEnhance your hunting experience with the Hunter’s Advantage Pack, featuring three specialized rifles and a versatile electronic caller. Designed for all types of wildlife, this DLC delivers precision, power, and adaptability in every shot.dlc #2922230$4.99Way of the Hunter - Night Hunting PackHunt through the night with a complete set of modern optics designed for low-light conditions, including advanced scopes, collimator, and binoculars.dlc #3760210$4.99Way of the Hunter - Bear Archery PackWay of the Hunter has partnered with Bear Archery to bring you an even greater selection of bows and crossbows, also introducing the first traditional bow to the game.dlc #3091580$4.99Way of the Hunter - Kawasaki UTV PackGetting to remote hunting grounds can be difficult by car and take forever on foot. The brand new Kawasaki UTVs are perfect with their ability to traverse steep slopes and rugged terrain.dlc #2922210$6.99Way of the Hunter - Remington Firearms PackWay of the Hunter has partnered with Remington Firearms to bring you an even greater selection and additional calibers. It includes 2 rifles, a shotgun and a slug shooting combination.dlc #2922220$4.99Way of the Hunter - Steyr Arms PackThe Steyr Arms pack includes 4 new hunting rifles: Steyr SSG-M1, intended for mid-size big game. Steyr Mannlicher CL II Fullstock. Steyr Monobloc ARMAD, made from high-grade ARMAD steel. Steyr-Gams, the ideal rifle for high alpine hunting, based on the proven Ultra-Light rifle.dlc #2584760$4.99Steam App 2211610Steam Store metadata is being prepared for this DLC app.DLC #2211610Price unavailableSteam App 3091570Steam Store metadata is being prepared for this DLC app.DLC #3091570Price unavailableSteam App 2922200Steam Store metadata is being prepared for this DLC app.DLC #2922200Price unavailableSteam App 2698430Steam Store metadata is being prepared for this DLC app.DLC #2698430Price unavailableSteam App 2054471Steam Store metadata is being prepared for this DLC app.DLC #2054471Price unavailableSteam App 2054470Steam Store metadata is being prepared for this DLC app.DLC #2054470Price unavailableSteam App 2014490Steam Store metadata is being prepared for this DLC app.DLC #2014490Price unavailable
Way of the HunterBuy Way of the Hunter #449243$29.99Way of the Hunter Elite EditionBuy Way of the Hunter #733497$44.99

System requirements

Minimum requirements

Minimum: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: 64bit OS - Windows 10 Processor: AMD Ryzen 3 3100 / Intel Core i3-8100 Memory: 8 GB RAM Graphics: GeForce GTX 960 / Radeon R9 380 DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 19 GB available space

Recommended requirements

Recommended: Requires a 64-bit processor and operating system OS: 64bit OS - Windows 10 Processor: Intel i7 quad-core Memory: 16 GB RAM Graphics: NVidia RTX 2070 Super 8GB DirectX: Version 11 Storage: 19 GB available space

Live Twitch streams

StreamerTitleViewersLanguage
oougiiNonii. Käydäänpä hiipimässä. (Matariki Park)2fi

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