Cleared Hot

Cleared Hot

Early access since Nov 2025

CLEARED HOT is a nostalgic helicopter shooter with satisfying physics and light tactical elements. Shoot, dodge, move your squad around the battlefield, and pick up almost anything with your rope and magnet.

96% positive · 4,037 reviews
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In early access, content still planned
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In early access, content still planned
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Content Planned

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Evaluation

Cleared Hot entered Steam Early Access on November 20, 2025, with a published roadmap committing to three campaign chapters released sequentially. Publisher MicroProse signed on in October 2024, bringing additional funding and development support. Since launch, the game has shipped two major updates: Chapter 1a on December 18, 2025 (new helicopter, sandbox improvements) and Chapter 1B on March 17, 2026 (major performance overhaul, Arcade Mode). Development posts in January, February, April, and June 2026 documented active work on the jungle biome for Chapter 2, including new enemy types, water systems, new vehicles, and mission design. The most recent developer communication, on July 24, 2026, is the clearest signal yet: the developer states they are "racing through the final few missions of Chapter 2" and officially announced that Chapter 2 will release in fall 2026. They are also working on new game systems (flares, a utility slot) and planning mod support with a Lua scripting framework. Chapter 3 remains on the roadmap after Chapter 2. The game is actively and visibly in development with significant content still to come before 1.0.
Evidence
Developer confirms Chapter 2 is nearly complete — 'racing through the final few missions of Chapter 2' — and officially announces a fall 2026 release window. Also previews new game systems (flares, utility slot) and confirms Chapter 3 is still planned.
news post · Jul 24, 2026 source content planned
high
Feature patch devlog showing active Chapter 2 development: new Soviet armored vehicle (BTR-80) with a weak point system, jungle mission teasers, and community feedback solicitation for combat design.
news post · Jun 9, 2026 source development ongoing
high

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Details

Publisher
MicroProse Software
Achievements
—
Platform
Windows, Linux
Controller
full support
Steam Deck
Verified
Players
Single-player

About this game

CLEARED HOT is a nostalgic helicopter shooter with satisfying physics and light tactical elements. Shoot, dodge, move your squad around the battlefield, and pick up almost anything with your rope and magnet.

With fully physics-based action, you can get creative and use the environment to your advantage. Send enemies ragdolling through the air with your rockets, or use your rope to throw rocks at the enemy.

Transport your squad to take enemy territory, or position them to defend your own base. Deploy them wisely to complete your objectives, and try not to drop too many along the way.

Haul a**…and just about anything else. Redirect heat seeking missiles. Carry a tank to help you assault an enemy base. Pick up enemies and send them flying to their death. You can pick up anything that's not tied down, so get creative.

  • Physics based movement. Pick up vehicles, enemies, or redirect heat seeking missiles. Discover emergent gameplay.

  • Full single player campaign

  • 8 playable helicopters

  • Customizable loadouts

  • 3 biomes: Desert, Jungle, Arctic

  • Day and night missions

  • Wide range of physics based enemy vehicles: tanks, jeeps, technicals, anti-air turrets, boats, and fighter jets

Last evaluated Aug 14, 2026
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