Full game metadata
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Steam app type | game |
| Steam App ID | 3505940 |
| Live current players | 0 |
| SteamPulse tracked peak | 1 |
| Live count (today's peak floor) | 0 |
| Price | $2.99 |
| Free to play | No |
| Discount | 0% |
| Original price USD | $2.99 |
| Current price USD | $2.99 |
| Release date | Nov 12, 2025 |
| Developer | Ricardo Pratas |
| Publisher | Ricardo Pratas |
| Owners estimated | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate minimum | Not available |
| SteamSpy owner estimate maximum | Not available |
| Review type | Positive |
| Positive review percent | 83% |
| Positive reviews | 10 |
| Negative reviews | 2 |
| Total reviews | 12 |
| Steam recommendations | Not available |
| Achievements | 6 |
| Average playtime forever | Not available |
| Windows support | Yes |
| macOS support | No |
| Linux support | No |
| Parent game | Not available |
| Store URL | https://store.steampowered.com/app/3505940/ |
Short description
The Hatchling is a short experimental horror where time and resource management decide your fate. Locked in a dystopian lab, a strange egg stirs. Control its environment before the system deems you unfit. Every second ⏳ counts. The Overseer 👁 is watching…
About this game
The Hatchling Locked in a dystopian lab, a strange egg stirs. Its temperature, humidity, and nutrients must be maintained with precision. Its integrity is fragile . And you must not fail . The Overseer watches —cold, unwavering, and silent in its judgment . You are but one of many caretakers before you, each evaluated, each replaced. Failure is not an option. A Game of Dread and Precision This low-bit horror simulation demands absolute efficiency : ✔ Regulate temperature, humidity, and nutrients —maintain the egg’s delicate balance . ✔ Acquire and ration lab supplies through the Supply Shaft —resources are limited. ✔ Combat system malfunctions —power surges, failing dispensers, will test you. ✔ Endure the Overseer’s relentless judgment —its criteria are unknown, its patience is not infinite. ✔ Uncover the hidden purpose of the lab —and your own existence. A Test Hard to Pass As you carry out your task, something deeper stirs within the facility . The unseen presence behind the Overseer grows aware of you. A voice—distorted, ancient—seeps into the system. Is it watching through the Overseer? Or has it always been there? With a relentless, suffocating atmosphere , The Hatchling is a test of your efficiency, endurance, and obedience. You were built for this. But will you prove yourself worthy? 👉 Wishlist now before the Overseer decides your fate.
Supported languages
English * * languages with full audio support