Operation Hardcore overview

Overview

Operation Hardcore comes from Cosmocat and is published by Cosmocat. It arrived on Steam on Dec 28, 2016, and it sits naturally among Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Shared/Split Screen, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards, and Partial Controller Support. SteamPulse tracks it across Windows, macOS, and Steam so readers get a quick useful snapshot, not just a wall of numbers.

Players and reviews

Operation Hardcore's latest SteamPulse observation recorded 0 players at 5 October 2026 - 00:58:08 UTC, with a tracked peak near 2. This peak is the highest value in the available SteamPulse record and may not include activity before tracking began. Player reaction is 87% positive across 30 reviews.

Language and system requirements

Operation Hardcore is available in 1 languages including:

3 regional rating boards including dejus, steam germany, and igrs

Sales, recommendations, and streams

Operation Hardcore has sold up to 825 units and has recommendation data pending. The estimated VGI revenue is $3,541. On Twitch, 0 streamers are live with around 0 total watchers.

Operation Hardcore overview details

Operation Hardcore combines live player counts with reviews, pricing, platform support, Store metadata, dated player history, media, recent news, and related games.

Steam Store description

Dateline: Earth, 1999. An unprovoked alien invasion is underway. You, a total badass, don't really appreciate it. You won't stand for it. You're downright outraged. You pack up some essentials--guns, cigars, whiskey--and head out into the night. Little do you know that tonight you will make history. This is: Operation Hardcore. Operation Hardcore is an action-packed 2D side-scrolling shooter inspired by classic twitchy action games of yesteryear, but with modern touches and conveniences. Fight your way past enemies using a range of weapons Double-jump your way around obstacles and hazards Activate your traditional plasma-based shield to deflect enemy fire Drink some whiskey to slow time and increase damage (...at the expense of mental clarity) Strap on a jetpack and get airborne for some classic forced-scrolling challenges Collect coins to purchase items, weapons and upgrades between levels Meet or beat level par times to earn yourself a brag-worthy Badass Rank(™) Grab a friend for some friendly and/or competitive 2 player local co-op Game Features 12 levels of fiery, bloody, explosive-y alien-blasting mayhem 4 playable badasses Analog controls for precise 360 degree aiming Modern sound design and electronic soundtrack by Snug Intense 2 player local co-op Modern particle/atmospheric and lighting effects Multiple difficulty settings, upgrade paths and secret areas Achievements and unlockables for the overachieving, enterprising badass

SteamPulse editorial summary

Operation Hardcore is listed as a game with $4.99. It supports Windows and macOS, belongs to Single-player, Multi-player, Co-op, Shared/Split Screen Co-op, Shared/Split Screen, Steam Achievements, Steam Trading Cards, and Partial Controller Support, and is associated with Action, Adventure, and Indie. SteamPulse's latest observation records 0 players at 5 October 2026 - 00:58:08 UTC, a tracked peak of 2, and 87% positive reviews.

Overview tags

Side ScrollerShoot 'Em Up2D PlatformerBullet HellDifficultPlatformerShooterTwin Stick ShooterAction-Adventure2DActionPixel GraphicsStylizedColorfulSci-fi

Highlighted achievements

Support and legal notes

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